Copper Foil Stained Glass Window

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. In this class, you will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil, solder your glass, add patina to color the solder, finish the edges with a zinc border, and clean and polish the finished window. Your instructor will also discuss how to frame your window with wood.

All tools and materials will be provided, and each student will take home a small copper foil stained glass panel.

Your instructor will provide the following:

John is partnering with Potekglass in NE Minneapolis to provide a beginners tool kit for use during class. Potekglass has a great selection of glass, zinc, copper foil, solder, and grinders for your future projects. If you would like to purchase a kit after the class, they are sold at the Potekglass store.

Students are asked to bring:

Please bring safety glasses for working with glass and zinc, and wear hard toe shoes and a long-sleeved top. Avoid fleece or sweaters that can catch glass chips as you cut.

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

Skill Level 

No experience required. 

Age Requirement

Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $150

Materials Fee: $40

Total Cost: $190

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.