OSHAWA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Make a Sunrise Suncatcher: A Hands‑On Stained Glass Workshop at Parkwood
Create your own stained glass suncatcher while learning foil, solder and finishing techniques in a guided three‑hour workshop — this guide distills what to expect and what to bring.
Make a Sunrise Suncatcher: A Hands‑On Stained Glass Workshop at Parkwood.
Create your own glowing stained glass suncatcher in a hands‑on workshop at Parkwood National Historic Site. Participants work with a variety of pre‑cut colours and textures, learn foil and solder techniques, and finish pieces with patina and polish, sharing stories and laughs along the way before taking home a personalized keepsake.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Design and assemble your own stained glass suncatcher
Choose from a variety of pre‑cut colours and textures and assemble a personalized suncatcher during an instructor‑led, hands‑on session.
Learn foil, soldering and finishing
Instructors teach foil and solder methods and how to finish pieces with patina and polish so your work will shine when you take it home.
A social, creative afternoon
The workshop blends instruction with conversation and camaraderie — expect laughs, shared stories and a finished piece to keep.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
Over a guided session you’ll move from material selection to assembly, learning foil and solder techniques and completing your suncatcher with patina and polish; the format is hands‑on and social, focused on teaching practical skills and producing a finished, take‑home piece.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should opt out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Food and beverages are not permitted within the workshop area for safety reasons. Water may be kept in a designated area away from soldering stations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and for how long is this workshop?
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, running three hours.
Is this workshop available to book?
This offering is listed as SOLD OUT.
Who is presenting the workshop?
The stained glass workshop is presented by Emilie Shipman‑Wight of Feather and Fibres and Meghan Murphy of Meghan’s Glass Creations.
Where do participants meet before the workshop?
Participants meet at the Carriage House at Parkwood National Historic Site.
Can I bring food or drink into the workshop area?
Food and beverages are not permitted within the workshop area for safety reasons; water may be kept in a designated area away from soldering stations.
Are there health or safety restrictions?
Workshops are not suitable for persons who are pregnant or breastfeeding.