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I had a truly wonderful time. Fiona is a wonderful teacher and I’m amazed that we managed to learn and make a beautiful piece in the timeframe.

Emily Petrie • Attended Aug 2026

I really enjoyed the class; it was both more simple and more complex than I expected. I think for a small, one off, evening class I learned a lot and it was nice to have something at the end to keep.

Rose Rye • Attended Aug 2026

Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Class: Diamond Suncatcher

My friend Ruby and I had the best time at the Leadlight Panel workshop. Lesley was such an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, creating a space where we felt completely safe to experiment and make mistakes -which you inevitably will when trying something new!

The class was well structured, clearly explained and easy to follow, while still giving us plenty of freedom to express ourselves by choosing our own glass, colours, text and textures. By the end, everyone had created a beautiful leadlight panel, and every single piece looked outstanding!

I absolutely loved the experience, and it has definitely given me the bug to make more!

Mia Mats • Attended Aug 2026

Fantastic class. I had so much fun, l am hooked. Thank you to my teacher Lena, l am leant many new tasks. Highly recommend.

Jhermaine Capistrano • Attended Aug 2026

The class with Fiona is fantastic. You learn so many new skills and it's very hands on. The time just flies by, in a way it is very meditative and we are all enjoying the pieces we made.

Mia Mats • Attended Jul 2026

Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Class: Diamond Suncatcher

Fantastic class, l had so much fun creating coloured glass into a piece of art that l will treasure. Thank you for the experience, the class is very rewarding.

Beth Frieling • Attended Jul 2026

My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Lena making a stained glass sun catcher. Lena was very helpful and guided us through each step patiently.

It was so rewarding coming away with a beautiful sun catcher at the end of the night. Thanks, Lena, for a fun night!

Madeleine Male • Attended Jul 2026

Great class and teacher!

Kate • Attended Jul 2026

Lesley was such a great teacher and we had an excellent time in her workshop. She kept all of us newbies on track with excellent technical advice and help, and we all walked away with our own panels. She warned us in advance that making with glass is addictive - and I suspect her workshops are contributing... Highly recommend!

Kylie Simioni • Attended Jul 2026

Fiona was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge and passion for glass art wholeheartedly. Fiona was very patient and explained things clearly.

Helen Roberts • Attended Jul 2026

Fiona was a wonderful, patient and knowledgeable teacher.

Rosie Obrien • Attended Jul 2026

The Teacher was really helpful, I enjoyed

the workshop very much

Doug Whattam • Attended Jul 2026

Fiona is an amazing teacher with a genuine passion for stained glass, and it really shows. She was always patient, encouraging, and quick to help anyone who needed it, while making sure we all developed the right skills and confidence. I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend her classes.

Amanda Langley • Attended Jul 2026

Sandra was so knowledgeable and helpful with how I could complete my project. I learnt so much. Plenty of tools, glass and lead in a spacious room built for purpose. Progression of steps lead to excellent results. I'm addicted already!

Mia Mats • Attended Jul 2026

Fantastic class Sandra the teacher is very knowledgeable and passionate about glass. I enjoyed the class and l have booked more classes to learn more. Thank you for the great experience.

Elissa Booth • Attended Jul 2026

Sandra was an excellent instructor, and the class was amazing. She took us through every step of the process and made it easy. And we all created lead light panels that looked better than I imagined.

Carolyn Foley • Attended Jul 2026

Susi is an excellent teacher with a wealth of experience and knowledge!

Great teacher & a fun class!

Cuinn Herrick • Attended Jul 2026

Five Week Leadlight Stained Glass Course

Lots of fun and a great skill

Tariq Suleman • Attended May 2026

Highly recommended!! From the very first class i was addicted. Real hands-on practical skills. Fiona knowledge and support during the process was second to none.

Emma Gosney • Attended Jun 2026

Stained Glass Taster Workshop: Curious Cat

Such an enjoyable class! Lena was very patient and helpful, and explained the process clearly from start to finish. I reckon I’ve found a new hobby and will definitely go back for more learning in future!

Desmond J Holmes • Attended Jun 2026

A terrific traditional stained glass painting class with Susi, a very knowledable and patient teacher. The class is suitable for interested people of all abilities, in a friendly environment.

Amanda Langley • Attended Jun 2026

I learnt so much from Suzi about painting on glass such as stains, brushes, design details, wh&s. I would have loved to learn more about the firing process. Suzi has excellent knowledge and was so kind in sharing so much knowledge in our limited time.

Dannica Shaw • Attended Jun 2026

Amazing class with incredibly knowledgeable teach. I learned the basics of stainglass painting, so much fun I want to go more classes with teacher Susi. Would happily recommend to anyone interested in learning more about glass art.

Charley Woodcock • Attended Jun 2026

This was Charley's second time doing this class

Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop

My third time doing this class and it seriously does not get better than this. Lesley is an absolute legend, exceptionally knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the workshop.

The panels are absolutely gorgeous and there are many designs to choose from. It’s always such a wonderful atmosphere and I absolutely cannot recommend this class enough!

James Flood • Attended Jun 2026

Fun, interesting and challenging enough to feel a great sense of accomplishment when complete, this class was wonderful.

Lena was endlessly knowledgeable, encouraging and most of all patient, even when my design choices turned out to be wildly beyond my capabilities! From glass cutting to copper foiling, through soldering and polishing, she helped my wife and I complete our work and wind up with beautiful handmade pieces we’ll use for years to come.

Fae Noor • Attended Jun 2026

I’ve always been fascinated by stained glass art.

The glass cutting, the soldering, the way light passes through coloured glass—there’s something incredibly soothing about it. So while I was in Melbourne, I signed up for a 4-hour stained glass workshop through ClassBento.

And my god, it was amazing.

What looks effortless from afar is actually quite challenging. We learned how to cut glass, grind the edges smooth, wrap each piece in copper foil, burnish it, apply flux, solder everything together, then clean and finish the piece. Every step required patience and precision.

My teacher, Fiona, was wonderful. Passionate, knowledgeable, chatty, and genuinely excited about sharing her craft. The kind of teacher who makes you feel comfortable trying, making mistakes, and learning along the way.

Somewhere during the soldering process, I accidentally created a decorative solder line and decided it was a feature, not a mistake

The diamond design was actually the standard template given to all beginners, so I can’t take credit for choosing it. Halfway through, though, I realised it looked suspiciously like a berry danish. Which means there’s a very real possibility this ends up hanging at OFFSET Café as stained glass pastry art.

I left with a piece I made with my own hands and a much deeper appreciation for the skill, patience, and artistry behind every stained glass work. Seeing my finished piece catch the light for the first time was incredibly rewarding—a small reminder of how satisfying it is to create something beautiful from scratch.

Ellie Mulligan • Attended May 2026

Awesome class, very well guided and supported

Zahra Mackenzie • Attended Apr 2026

I’ve had such a lovely time these past four weeks expanding my copper foiling skills. Fiona is such a thoughtful and supportive teacher, and her passion for this artform is infectious. This course is a great place to start if you’ve always loved glass!

Renee Rowick • Attended May 2026

The class was an absolute delight, I had no experience and a lot of apprehension but Fiona’s love of the craft made her an amazing teacher and mentor through the day. It’s a huge amount to learn in a day and I will be thinking about it every time I look at my piece! Can’t wait to try another class soon

Gil Benjamin • Attended May 2026

Lesley is a wonderful teacher. The class is great fun. Surprisingly meditative once you find your glass-cutting groove. Highly recommend!

Tom Veale • Attended May 2026

Lesley was an excellent teacher. Great class with an excellent leadlight to take home at the end :)

Alyce L Stampa • Attended May 2026

I loved it. Great teacher and workshop. Only just enough time.

Elke Kerr • Attended Apr 2026

great class. Fiona is a fab teacher! recommend!

Lucy Weber • Attended May 2026

Really fun, relaxed class. Andy was great!

Barry Orhan • Attended Apr 2026

Fiona did a fantastic job intructing this class! The hands on guidance was much appreciated and it was easy to quickly start making stained glass pieces. Despite it being just my first class, I was able to complete a little piece of stained glass art to take home. Thank you Fiona, I look forward to joining future workshops!

Mary van Gils • Attended Apr 2026

Our group of 4 had an amazing time learning the basics about copper foil stained glass. Fiona was an excellent teacher with a very calm, patient energy, and her explanations of every step of the process were really easy to understand. We learned to cut glass, grind the edges, apply copper foil, solder and polish (and how to be safe while working with glass).

We loved rummaging through the glass boxes to pick the colours/patterns to use on our suncatchers!

Fiona was super encouraging and supportive of everyone's artistic choices.

The workshop space was also super well organised and tidy!

Such a cool experience and I am so in love with my little sun catcher.

Arysha Khan • Attended Apr 2026

We had the most incredible time at this leadlight workshop! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of creativity. It was such a unique experience to step away from the usual routine and try something completely hands-on and artistic together.

The instructor was absolutely fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the craft. They guided us through each step with just the right balance of support and encouragement, making the process feel both achievable and rewarding (even for complete beginners like us!).

Working side by side with my partner made it even more special. There was something really meaningful about creating something from scratch together—choosing our designs, learning new skills, and seeing our pieces come to life. It felt like a perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and connection.

We left not only with beautiful leadlight pieces we’re so proud of, but also with such a memorable shared experience. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a creative date idea or just wanting to try something new—you won’t regret it!

Merrin Ballantine • Attended Apr 2026

The Art of Painting on Glass Workshop

I had a wonderful experience at the beginner copper foiling class.

Fiona was fantastic, she guided us clearly through every step and stage of the process, making it easy to to follow.

There was a great selection of designs to choose from, catering to different skill levels. I decided to challenge myself with one of the more advanced options, and Fiona was incredibly supportive, offering guidance at each stage and stepping in to help whenever needed.

It was a fun, creative, and very rewarding class. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying copper foiling.

Copper Foil Stained Glass Class for Beginners review by Merrin Ballantine - Melbourne

Meabh Mc Elduff • Attended Apr 2026

Had the best time! I’ve always been curious about the stained glass process but i didn’t expect to love it this much.

Our tutor Suzi was amazing, so patience, so encouraging and couldn’t be more helpful. 10/10!

Edwige Kozinski • Attended Apr 2026

I just did a one-day stained glass workshop with Sandra, and it was awesome! She explained everything really clearly and made sure everyone got the help they needed. The workspace was safe and comfortable, and it was so satisfying to finish my own stained glass piece by the end of the day.

Sandra’s patience and enthusiasm made the whole experience fun and rewarding. If you’re thinking about trying stained glass, this workshop is a must—you’ll love it!

Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel review by Edwige Kozinski - Melbourne

Zahra Mackenzie • Attended Mar 2026

I had such a lovely experience joining Fiona’s copper foil class. Fiona was patient and friendly - giving thorough instructions and one-on-one help when we got to the tricker stages. The other class attendees were incredibly open and great to talk with. Highly recommend to those interested in stained glass!!

Adrian Horton • Attended Mar 2026

This was Adrian's third time doing this class

Fiona is a great teacher. She has given me many pointers and tips to help in learning better skills with copper foiling.

She was teaching me to improve my soldering techniques and to make the project stronger.

I learned about using tin plated copper wire to reinforce the edges and junctions of the projects that we are working on

I would never have started and continue doing copper foiling if it wasn’t for the encouragement and learning of all the basic skills that Fiona has taught.

Many thanks

Adrian

Michelle Stevens • Attended Mar 2026

Fantastic class, Leslie was an excellent teacher - knowledgeable, patient, inspiring and expert at shepherding us through all the new skills including whittling down to just the right unique combination of coloured glass. It was a great day!

Evelyn • Attended Mar 2026

Lesley was a fantastic and patient instructor. The workshop she ran was very supportive, and she provided very thorough and helpful instructions. I learned a lot of new skills and really enjoyed attending the workshop. Highly recommend this workshop!

Anna Carlstrom • Attended Mar 2026

Fiona was lovely, attentive and vlear in her instructions. Highly recommend this class.

Karen Guo • Attended Mar 2026

Lesley was a wonderful teacher and the workshop was a lot of fun. There were many colours and textures to choose from and it was great to see how beautiful everyone's panels turned out. We learnt a lot and the 6 hours really flew by!

Jenny Chan • Attended Mar 2026

Great Copper Foil Stained glass class with our informative teacher, Fiona. She guided us with excellent practical skills and she was readily available to offer help to each person. There were several designs to choose from and a nice range of coloured glass. It was a busy day with ample time to finish our take home pieces. If you want to try something different, this class is definitely worth your time.

Amy Lambalk • Attended Mar 2026

Really great workshop. Fiona was very knowledgeable about all things stained glass, as well as helpful and patient while guiding us in completing glass pieces worthy of display. Class size was perfect; enough space, equipment, resources and time for help. Thank you!

Angela Chung • Attended Mar 2026