Classes

In this 3-hour workshop you will create your own Seattle skyline on clear glass. You build the ideal little city around your Seattle Space Needle or Big Wheel using opaque colored glass in black, charcoal, pewter, ivory and mauve. Stringers, noodles, glass frit and pre-cut shapes will help you build your scene. You have the option to leave your art flat for display in a stand (stand not included) or slumped to stand on edge and put a candle behind to make your city glow. If these dates and times don’t work for you, please inquire about private classes.
Class Dates:
Saturday, April 19th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, May 17th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, June 7th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $95 (tuition and supplies)
To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.
No previous experience required.


You will be creating a beautiful fused glass garden stake to add a splash of color to your yard or patio. The wrought iron stand is a perfect way to incorporate your fused art into your garden. Students will learn basic fusing concepts and will have the opportunity to use transparent and/or opalescent colored glass on a clear base along with frit, stringers, and glass nuggets. You’ll be given tips on design and layout to create your own unique garden stake. You’ll be making a 3″ x 24″ fused glass panel to insert into a wrought iron garden stake that stands approximately 43″ high. Glass panels are fired after class. Students will be notified via email when projects are ready for pickup (within 7-10 business days). If these dates and times don’t work for you, please inquire about private classes.
Class Dates:
Saturday, March 29th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, April 26th from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, May 31st from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, June 21st from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $130
To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.
All materials and garden stake included. No experience required.


Stained glass is an art form that magically combines glass with light. The copper foil technique, also known as the Tiffany Method, allows you to create more intricate designs than are possible with the traditional lead method. This introductory class provides a foundation for you to start expressing your creativity through this unique medium. We will cover designing projects for glass, the art of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, finishing, and presentation. Students will select from 3 designs provided to create a copper foil panel. It is important that you not miss any of the 4 class sessions. Each class builds on the previous class. All supplies included.
Class Dates:
Attend all four class dates for a total of 12 hours of instruction.
Class 1.
Saturday, May 31st from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, June 7th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, June 14th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, June 21st from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Class 2.
Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, July 19th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, July 26th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Anita Black
Fee: $250 (tuition and supplies)
To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.
No previous experience required. Please wear closed-toed shoes.


Discover the timeless art of stained glass in our introductory class on building stained glass windows with lead came! In this hands-on workshop, students will create a small, glass panel while learning the foundational skills of this beautiful craft. Explore the art of glass selection, master the techniques of glass cutting, and learn how to use a pattern to bring your design to life. Gain valuable experience working with lead came to fabricate and assemble your piece with expert guidance. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your creative horizons, this class is the perfect starting point for your stained glass journey. It is important that you attend all four class sessions as each class builds on the previous class. All supplies included.
Class Dates:
Attend all three class dates for a total of 9 hours of instruction.
Saturday, April 19th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, April 26th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Carrie Gray
Carrie Grey shows at local galleries, CORE, The Lynn Hanson Gallery, and The Seattle Glassblowing Studio, and is featured in the national publications, Luxe Interiors + Design (July/August 2023) and the Stained-Glass Association of America (SGAA) Quarterly (Winter 2022). She is listed on the Washington State Public Artist Roster (2023-2025), and in the Fall of 2022 and 2023, she opened her studio up to the public as a featured artisan in REFRACT: The Seattle Glass Experience.
Fee: $225 (tuition and supplies)
To register, email registration form to missy@nwartglass.com or call 425-861-9600.
No previous experience required. Please wear closed-toed shoes.
