Stained Glass: How to Cut Your Glass

Instructor: Caroline Teal

Day & Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $70.00

Ages: 18 and Up

This hands-on class focuses on one of the most essential skills in stained glass: cutting glass with confidence and control. Whether you're a brand-new beginner or a returning student looking to strengthen your technique, this workshop offers a solid foundation for future stained-glass projects.

You’ll learn how to score, break, and shape glass safely and accurately, explore the tools used in the cutting process, and practice on a variety of shapes and patterns. With supportive, step-by-step guidance, you’ll build skill and ease at the cutting table.

By the end of class, you’ll complete a small stained-glass piece of your choice using your newly learned cutting techniques. All materials are provided, making this a perfect first step into the world of stained glass.

Experience needed: All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Location: This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus. Please arrive at the DX Ross Jewelry Studio the day of the workshop to check in. It is number 18 on the  Campus Map

Students Please Bring:

• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $50.00. 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. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops, please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more 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.