Stained Glass classes with Master Repurposers!
Jump right in to creating custom stained glass in our stained glass class series, offered at Maker Playground in partnership with Master Repurposers. Instructor Marc Rotman of Master Repurposers will give instruction and guidance through this small classes.
All sessions will take place in the Maker Playground at 8100 E. 106th Street in Fishers, located inside the Hub&Spoke art and design building.
Upcoming Classes + Registration
Stained Glass for Beginners
Maker Playground | Ages 12+ | $105 per person
During this fun and informative class, you will get your hands on glass and learn the process of creating stained glass from start to finish. You don’t need any experience, just enthusiasm, and a willingness to try something new. We supply everything you will need to create your holiday ornament, and a selection of colored glass will be provided. We will teach you how to “cut” glass, apply the copper foil, and solder your piece together. By the end of the 3 hour class, you will have your very own creation completed and ready to take home with you.
Classes are available at the following dates and times:
- April 7 (6 to 9 p.m.)
- April 8 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- April 9 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- April 9 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
- April 10 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
- April 10 (6 to 9 p.m.)
- April 11 (6 to 9 p.m.)
- April 12 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Intermediate Stained Glass
Maker Playground | Ages 16+ | $175 per person
*This class is a 2-day workshop, running from 6 to 9 p.m. each day, April 8 and 9.
The Part 2 to “Stained Glass for Beginners” this 2-part intermediate class will cover several new topics to expand your knowledge base as you create a larger project than in the beginner class. During the construction of your piece, we will talk about how to design a pattern and prepare your templates from that pattern, how to use stained glass patina to “color” your solder joints after the project is soldered, and the different methods available to you to frame your piece. While you’re working on your project, there will be plenty of time for general questions as well. Hand tools will be available for use during class, and supplies are included in the class cost. But, if you’re ready to get started on your own, there will be starter kits and tools available for purchase at a discounted rate. Please contact the instructor, (Marc), at masterrepurposers@gmail.com for more details and pricing, and he’ll have your equipment ready for you at the beginning of the class. Cost covers registration for both days.
Intro to Leaded Stained Glass
Maker Playground | Ages 16+ | $195 per person
*This class is a 2-day workshop, running from 9 a.m. to noon each day, April 10 and 11.
Now that you’ve mastered the copper-foil method of stained glass by taking Stained Glass for Beginners and Intermediate Stained Glass, it’s time to learn about the age-old method of lead came stained glass. In this introductory class, you will work along with the instructor to build a small leaded, glass panel, learning the process along the way. You will be able to select art glass of your choice for your project, but everyone in class will be using the same design to build along with the instructor. We will cover lead stretching, cutting and forming, as well as soldering of lead joints and framing with lead. The instructor will demonstrate the cementing and cleaning process, and, if time allows, you will complete this process in class. If not, the instructor will send you home with your project and a batch of stained glass cement to complete at home (because of the curing time needed for the cement, it may not possible to complete that activity during class). All materials provided.
*Please advise the instructor if you are pregnant, nursing, or have respiratory concerns and the class will be slightly adjusted to provide an increased level of comfort and safety.