Stained Glass Suncatchers: Exploring Bevels

Instructor: Caroline Teal

Day & Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuition: $70.00

Ages: 18 and Up

Perfect for beginners and returning students alike, this class introduces you to the essential techniques of foiling and soldering while exploring the beauty and light-catching qualities of glass bevels. You’ll get hands-on experience with the tools and materials used in stained glass work and follow clear, step-by-step guidance designed with first-timers in mind.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll go home with a finished suncatcher featuring bevel accents, along with the foundational skills to continue your stained-glass journey. All materials are provided.

The instructor will offer a selection of pre-cut stained-glass and bevel kits. Beginners can expect to complete one suncatcher; experienced students may choose to make a second and can purchase an additional kit on the day of class. 

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

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 $40.00. 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.