OSHAWA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Songs in Glass: Craft a Stained-Glass Suncatcher in an Intimate Oshawa Workshop
A three-hour, hands-on studio session teaching foiling, soldering and finishing so you leave with a personalized stained-glass suncatcher.
Songs in Glass: Craft a Stained-Glass Suncatcher in an Intimate Oshawa Workshop.
Create your own glowing stained-glass suncatcher in a hands-on workshop designed for novices and makers alike. Instructors guide participants through choosing from a variety of pre-cut colours and textures, then teach foiling, soldering and finishing with patina and polish so each person departs with a finished piece that captures their creativity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner-friendly stained-glass making
No prior experience is required; instructors demonstrate foiling and soldering and provide a range of pre-cut glass colours and textures so participants can focus on design and technique.
Adult-only with health restrictions
Participants must be 18 or older, and the workshop is not suitable for persons who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Safe studio practices
For safety, food and beverages are not permitted within the workshop area; water may be kept in a designated area away from soldering stations.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
Over three hours you move from selection to a finished object: choosing pre-cut glass, learning to foil and solder at dedicated stations, then completing your piece with patina and polish. The pace is hands-on and communal—lots of instruction, shared workspace moments, and a tangible take-away at the end.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should opt out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No food or beverages are permitted in 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
Do I need previous stained-glass experience?
No—no experience is necessary; the workshop teaches foiling, soldering and finishing techniques.
Who leads the workshop?
The session is presented by Emilie Shipman-Wight of Feather and Fibres and Meghan Murphy of Meghan’s Glass Creations.
How long does the workshop last?
The workshop runs for three hours.
Are there age or health restrictions?
Participants must be 18 or older; the workshop is not suitable for persons who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Can I bring food or drinks 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.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
Participants meet at the Carriage House.