Registration Closes on January 6, 2027
Wednesday Evening, Intermediate Stained Glass Class
Did you get the glass bug during stained glass for beginners? Here's where you can continue building on the skills you learned in a new, 8-week class format.
You’ll get more time to work on several projects or one larger piece, and explore more advanced techniques. The class, as a group, will select specific learning opportunities to learn during the 8-weeks!
Learn How to:
- Select or design patterns that make strong stained glass pieces
- Use a cricut machine to create patterns in vinyl
- Use a ring saw to make ‘impossible’ cuts
- Incorporate special materials like shells, rocks, ceramics, or mirror
- Make 3D forms
- Add decorative wire work or solder details
- Finish your projects with hobby came or edge beading
Students can either come to the first class with a pattern selected to jump in right away, or use the first class to discuss their project with the instructor. Because the needs of these self-directed projects are entirely unique, students will be responsible for providing the own copper foil, solder, and any faming material, hangers, wire, or chain as needed.
This course has a pre-requisite of Stained Glass for Beginners.
Required to Bring:
- $20 supply fee
- Safety glasses, if you have a pair that you prefer. Otherwise safety glasses will be provided.
- 2 copies of your pattern(s)
- Glass*
- Adhesive back copper foil**
- 60/40 solder**
- Framing material, hangers, decorative wire, or hanging chain as needed**
Supply Fee Includes:
- Sharpie
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Pistol grip glass cutter
- Pliers: running, breaking & grozing pliers
- Straight edge & square ruler
- Cutting platform
- Homasote board
- Brackets / layout blocks
- Push pins
- Burnisher & ceramic tile
- Soldering iron with stand
- Solder iron brush & flux brush
- Chemicals: flux, flux neutralizer, patina
- Finishing wax
- Sponges, & towels
- Cleaning supplies
* Glass may be purchased from our online store. Orders are filled on Tuesday evenings only, please have your order submitted by Sunday evening to ensure it goes through. Your purchases will be ready for you to pick up at the beginning of the first class.
** You can purchase copper foil, 60/40 solder, zinc channels, and hanging chain locally or online.
What to Wear:
- Closed toe shoes
- Long pantska
Class Clean-up Session:
We ask that all students participate in the Studio Maintenance and Class Clean-up that is held between semesters. The date will be announced soon after class begins, or you can check ourGlass Compatibility
Please do not bring outside scrap glass to class, we only use COE 96 glass and cannot guarantee the glass you purchased elsewhere is the right coefficient for our firing schedule. COE 90 or non-fusing glass will contaminate our work space and cause problems if it gets into our scrap glass.
About the Instructor:
Rachel Dlugos got her start in glass in the Glass Fusion Collective studio, and quickly fell in love with stained glass, glass fusing, and mosaics (really anything that involves breaking glass). With a degree in Fine Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a background in product design and user research, she brings a uniquely analytical eye to the studio. She has quickly become known for her technical skill and craftsmanship, and her teaching style reflects that same commitment to doing things well and understanding why they work.
Location:
Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96817
(Turn Left onto Jack Lane from Pali Hwy., and make your first left into the parking lot).
Note: Please do not bring outside scrap glass to class, we only use COE 96 glass and cannot guarantee the glass you purchased elsewhere is the right coefficient for our firing schedule. COE 90 or non-fusing glass will contaminate our work space and cause problems if it gets into our scrap glass that is for sale.
GFC TERMS OF USE & CANCELLATION POLICY (PDF)
GFC GENERAL LIABILITY & WAIVER (PDF)
