Embellished Stained Glass Suncatcher

Instructor: Caroline Teal

Day & Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $85.00

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Closed-toed shoes.
• Apron or clothes that can get dirty.
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you through the essential techniques of foiling, and soldering glass pieces to craft your own glass ornament. We will also cover working with wire and practice decorative soldering techniques to embellish the design. You'll gain hands-on experience with the tools and materials used in stained glass work, with easy-to-follow instructions tailored to first timers. By the end of the class, you'll leave with your own custom suncatcher and the foundational skills to pursue more stained-glass projects. All materials are provided.

The instructor will provide an assortment of stained glass kits made with pre-cut materials. Beginners can expect to finish one, experienced students may wish to make a second suncatcher and can purchase another kit the day of the workshop.

Instructor will provide an assortment of glass kits made with pre-cut materials. Beginners can expect to finish one, experienced students may wish to make a second suncatcher and can purchase another kit the day of the workshop.

 An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $45.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About Instructor: Caroline Teal is an artist based in Murphy, North Carolina, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas State University in San Marcos, with a focus on photography and printmaking. Now working in stained glass, Caroline explores the intersection of these mediums, seeking ways to blend the tactile, hands-on approach of craft with the conceptual framework of fine art. Her work reflects a deep interest in the stories of craft makers, investigating how their practices contribute to the larger dialogue of art history.