SANTA FE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Making Light: Craft a Tiffany‑style Suncatcher on Historic Route 66 in Santa Fe
A hands‑on, two‑hour workshop in Santa Fe where participants age 12 and up shape and bind art glass into a finished suncatcher you can take home.
Making Light: Craft a Tiffany‑style Suncatcher on Historic Route 66 in Santa Fe.
Set in Santa Fe, the Route 66 Stained Glass Workshop invites participants to work with vibrant art glass and century‑old techniques to craft a small, sunlit ornament—an intimate studio experience that fits easily into a day in town.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Design, cut, and bind your own glass suncatcher
Under instructor guidance you choose a design and pick from dozens of types of art glass, then learn to break, shape, and bind the pieces into a finished suncatcher ornament you can take home the same day.
Historic Tiffany‑era methods applied to contemporary pieces
The workshop teaches century‑old techniques developed by Tiffany and others for cutting and binding colored glass into decorative objects.
A finished ornament that travels with you
Participants complete a polished suncatcher to bring home the same day; the finished ornament is permitted on flights, so there are no flying restrictions on your work.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour workshop feels like
In a focused two‑hour session, you move from choosing a pattern and glass to cutting, shaping, and finally assembling and binding the pieces into a small suncatcher—an intense, hands‑on craft lesson that emphasizes technique and finishes with a take‑home ornament.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for approximately 2 hours.
No special gear is required; you choose from the studio’s selection of art glass and complete a finished ornament during the session.
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Finished suncatchers may be taken on flights—there are no flying restrictions for the finished ornament.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Route 66 Stained Glass Workshop?
The workshop lasts 2 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Will I finish something to take home?
Yes—you complete a finished glass suncatcher ornament that you can take home the same day.
Do I need to bring my own glass or tools?
No special gear is required; the workshop provides access to dozens of types of art glass for your project.
Can I bring my suncatcher on an airplane?
Yes—the finished ornament is permitted on flights; there are no flying restrictions.