Beginners Leadlight Workshop

Spend a Sunday making your very own leadlight



5 hours 45 mins Class size 4 to 6 guests    

  $195 (Afterpay available)

Kerry Dobson • Jul 2025


Glen is such a patient and kind teacher, really sensitive to different levels of prior knowledge and very safety conscious. The class was really fun, I love what I made and my friends all made really cool  + more

Alecia Vass • Jun 2025


My friend and I went as her birthday present and had such a fun day! Thanks for all your help, we loved it!
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Join us for an immersive leadlight workshop at Chichi Botanicals in Melbourne!
Set in our enchanting shop, brimming with lush indoor plants and locally crafted giftware, this workshop offers a unique artistic experience for up to six people to join. Over the day, you'll delve into the art of leadlighting, creating your own small leadlight panel to take home.
You will select from an array of designs and a vibrant selection of glass colours and textures to craft a personalised window panel. Under expert guidance, you'll learn essential skills including glass cutting, cutting lead, assembling your panel, soldering and finally, puttying and patina finishing your unique piece.
The class will include a 45-minute lunch break. There are cafes over the road or you can BYO lunch and enjoy it in our garden out the back.
Please note: Due to the hazardous nature of lead, this workshop is not open to minors or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
What you'll get
A completed leadlight window corner.
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Knowledge required
Cutting glass requires pressing down on the glass cutter with about three kg of force, but if you have difficulty with this step, help will be available.
What to bring
  • Wear enclosed shoes.
  • BYO lunch or buy from shops.
Add-on available for this class
  • stained hardwood book end frame ($40)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

Chichi Botanicals - 635 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC

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Step into the world of Chichi Botanicals, where the air is filled with the scents of fresh flowers and lush plants. Wander through a space adorned with oddities, curiosities, and trinkets that capture the imagination. It’s in this enchanting setting that I offer a range of art classes designed to inspire and delight.
I’m Glen (they/them), an artist, business owner, and teacher based in Naarm. My journey in the arts began over a decade ago in the film and TV industry, where I honed my skills in prop making, set construction, and art finishing. In my own art practice, I’ve worked with a diverse range of mediums, including oil paints, leadlight, glass, charcoal, electronics, clay, and concrete.
For three years, I managed a recycled materials art resource center, providing educators with art lessons and materials. It was here that my passion for teaching truly blossomed. I taught a variety of workshops, including hand-building ceramics, carpentry for kids, gardening, and kokedama making. I first discovered my love for leadlighting in high school and have since created windows for exhibitions and gifts. In 2021, I deepened my expertise in leadlighting by working at a leadlight window studio, where I trained on the job.
At Chichi Botanicals, my initial workshop offering will be leadlighting classes, with more options to follow soon.
I’m excited to teach, learn, and create alongside the wonderful community here. As a queer person, I value inclusivity and welcome everyone to join our creative journey. Please get in touch to see if I can accommodate any accessibility requirements you may have. I look forward to helping you create something beautiful.

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