GLASS CLASSES
Curious about stained glass but not ready to cut glass just yet? This relaxed, 3-hour class is the perfect place to start. You’ll create a small suncatcher using pre-cut and ground glass pieces — just choose your colors and learn how to copper foil and solder your design together.
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Friend of All Studio in Manayunk
126 Leverington Ave, Studio C
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Includes all materials + tools. Class size is limited to 6 students for individual attention.
Ready to take your stained glass journey to the next level? In this full-day workshop, you’ll choose your own custom colors and textures for a stained glass suncatcher. You’ll learn how to cut and grind the glass pieces yourself. Completion of Intro 1 is required, as this class only includes a brief refresher on foiling, soldering, and finishing techniques.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Friend of All Studio in Manayunk
126 Leverington Ave, Studio C
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Includes all materials + tools. Class size is limited to 6 students for individual attention.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Stained Glass 1
In this four-day advanced workshop, you'll design and build a beautiful, architectural-style stained glass panel to display in your home. Working with the copper foil technique, you'll gain experience building at a larger scale while refining your technique, material knowledge, and project planning skills.
This workshop is a rewarding deep dive for advanced students who are ready to take on a more ambitious project with close guidance and creative freedom. Students may choose to work from one of Flannery’s original templates or submit their own panel design. Maximum Panel Size: 12" x 36"
Daily Schedule:
Day 1: Select colors and cut glass
Day 2: Grind and copper foil
Day 3: Solder your panel
Day 4: Add a metal frame, apply patina and polish, and pack your finished piece for safe transport
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Location: Friend of All Studio in Manayunk
126 Leverington Ave, Studio C
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Includes all materials + tools. Class size is limited to 4 students for individual attention.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Stained Glass 2
Next Session: October 17-18 & 23-24
Private Group Classes
Planning a bachelorette party, team building workshop or another group celebration or event?
We can offer private classes for groups of 8-10 people on a Saturday or Sunday, priced at $250/person.
Fill out our form or email friendofallglass@gmail.com for available dates.
FAQs
Location
Friend of All Studio
126 Leverington Avenue, Studio C
Philadelphia, PA 19128
The Friend of All studio is located in the Mill 2 Art Studio Building in the the vibrant neighborhood of Manayunk, Philadelphia.
Time
Intro 1 classes are 10AM - 1PM
Intro 2 classes are 10AM - 4PM
There will be a lunch break for the Intro 2 and Advanced class. Please pack and bring or there are options around the studio to eat out.
Free Parking
We have ample, secured free parking for students on the day of class. You can park for free in the large lot at the main building for The Mill Artist Studios located at 123 Leverington, Philadelphia PA 19127. Then you will just need to walk across the street to the Mill 2 building. You will see my Friend of All sign hanging from the building :)
Dress Code
Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants and have a long sleeve layer to cover your arms when need be. Wear clothes you don't care about, while we offer aprons there is still a chance they could get ruined. Think: clothes you would paint your house in. Some tasks will require a mask, which we have in-house.
Cancellations
Any cancellation within 7 days of class will result in a 50% credit toward a future class, unless we fill your space. Less than 24 hours notice, no credit. $45 cancellation fee applies to all transactions. Classes are not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Classes are designed for adults 18+. If you’d like to attend with someone under 18, please email us to discuss options for a youth-appropriate arrangement.