James Flood • 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.

Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop review by James Flood - Melbourne

Fae Noor • 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.

Stained Glass Workshop review by Fae Noor - Melbourne

Ellie Mulligan • May 2026



Awesome class, very well guided and supported

Zahra Mackenzie • May 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!

Evening Copper Foil Stained Glass Course review by Zahra Mackenzie - Melbourne

Renee Rowick • 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 • 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 • May 2026



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

Alyce L Stampa • May 2026



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

Introduction to Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop review by Alyce L Stampa - Melbourne

Elke Kerr • May 2026



great class. Fiona is a fab teacher! recommend!

Evening Copper Foil Stained Glass Course review by Elke Kerr - Melbourne

Lucy Weber • May 2026



Really fun, relaxed class. Andy was great!

Barry Orhan • May 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 • 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.

Introduction to Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop review by Mary van Gils - Melbourne

Arysha Khan • 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 • Apr 2026



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 • 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!

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Edwige Kozinski • 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 • 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!!

Copper Foil Stained Glass Class for Beginners review by Zahra Mackenzie - Melbourne

Adrian Horton • 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

Evening Copper Foil Stained Glass Course review by Adrian Horton - Melbourne

Michelle Stevens • 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 • 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 • Mar 2026



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

Karen Guo • 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!

Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel review by Karen Guo - Melbourne

Jenny Chan • 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 • 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 • Mar 2026



Fiona is a great teacher! She's knowledgeable, patient, inspiring and full of passion for glass art!

Chloe Weaver • Mar 2026



Lena was very kind and helpful, demonstrating each step clearly for us and talking us through what she did. She was very hands on and always ready to answer any question, check what you had made or give advice for improvement.
We started with just a clear piece of glass to try using the different tools and get a feel for it all before starting on our own piece. There was many different textures and colours for us to pick for our piece.
When my original class had to be changed she was very accomodating in helping me to still make a tealight holder instead of a picture frame.
I would love to do another workshop with Lena in the future :)

Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop review by Chloe Weaver - Melbourne

Simone Theos • Mar 2026



We attended the stained glass workshop yesterday and had such a fantastic experience! Sandra, our instructor, was excellent. She was warm, personable, and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow, which made the whole process enjoyable even for beginners.
The workshop was well organised and it was so satisfying to create our own stained glass piece to take home. Overall it was a fabulous experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying something creative and hands-on. Thank you, Sandra, for such a wonderful day!

Domenica Martini • Mar 2026



Lena was full of knowledge, enjoyed the class.

Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop review by Domenica Martini - Melbourne

Scott Johnson • Mar 2026



This class was brilliant, every step was well explained and it leaves you with the skills to go away and do the the stained glass elsewhere as well. Very satisfying, well taught and a lot of fun

Greg Miller • Mar 2026



A really enjoyable day class. Lesley was really accommodating and patient. We were provided with clear safety tips and equipment. Demonstrations were instructive and hands on assistance provided throughout. Every step of the project provided new skills and produced a lovely stained glass panel.

Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel review by Greg Miller - Melbourne

Lucah Dyer • Feb 2026



Fiona was warm, clear in her instruction and helped us if we had any snags along the way. She was keen to help us gain an understanding of the craft, we're keen to try more with glass in the future. I really appreciate that she allowed us to run a little over time to finish our work. Absolutely would recommend!

Mia Della Valentina • Feb 2026



Teacher was wonderful, explained things in a very clear way, the class was fun and our stained glass panels turned out great!!

Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel review by Mia Della Valentina - Melbourne

Camille Cheuk Kwan Ling • Feb 2026



Fiona was a great instructor who's very patient and encouraging throughout the class! The workshop covers a lot of the fundamental glass techniques and provides lots of materials for you to build your skills.

Shaune Perret • Feb 2026



I absolutely loved it and learnt so much in one day. I’d never done anything like it before and came away with a piece I am very happy with. Fiona was a very knowledgeable, patient and skilled teacher. Highly recommended to any other ‘creatives’ out there.

Sharyn Howard • Feb 2026



Fiona our teacher for the class was excellent.
It was great fun as well as giving us a great start for my new hobby.
Thank You

Helen Morris • Feb 2026



I appreciated that the leadlight glass workshop was designed for us to complete a panel on the same day.
Leslie instructed very clearly and was particularly helpful taking into account my old age.

Evelyn Bardash • Feb 2026



Lena is an amazing teacher, very patient and knowledgeable! I've attended the workshop with my friend and we've never done anything similar before - and while our suncatchers aren't absolutely perfect, they turned out so well!
It's a wholesome activity with a good amount of challenge and a great way to spend an evening with your friends!

Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Class: Diamond Suncatcher review by Evelyn Bardash - Melbourne

Julie Kimber • Jan 2026



A wonderful class. Andy was a fantastic teacher.

Sophie Thorn • Jan 2026



Lesley was a great teacher, clearly experienced at teaching absolute beginners, led us through the class on schedule and gave us plenty of pearls during it. I would definitely go back for another class!

Rebecca Walker • Jan 2026



Always so much fun, great day with some awesome people learning some very cool skills. Fabulous teacher who was endlessly patient... thanks Glaass dor yet another great workshop.

Alison Woollard • Jan 2026



Had an absolutely fabulous time! Lesley was so informative, helpful, friendly with a lot of patience. Met some lovely people and very relaxed with only 6 people allowed in the class which meant no one got left out!

Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel review by Alison Woollard - Melbourne

Jemima Bryant • Jan 2026



This class was so much fun! A very interesting and engaging lesson that left us both with pieces we were proud of. Our teacher Lena helped us through the whole process with ease. Overall very very satisfied!

Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Class: Diamond Suncatcher review by Jemima Bryant - Melbourne

Jess van Ballekom • Jan 2026



Leslie was amazing. The class was well thought out and we had so much fun creating our panels.

Tom Paton • Jan 2026



Friendly, easy to follow class that was all on task and used the time well. Really enjoyed it.

Adrian Horton • Dec 2025

This was Adrian's second time doing this class



It was a life changing course to experience. This is just the thing to take up in my stage of life. Many thanks for your help teaching encouragement appreciation for the art of glass foiling. I would recommend that others experience this.
I enclose phots of tonight and at home with a candle inside the glass work.
Many thanks again
Adrian.

Evening Copper Foil Stained Glass Course review by Adrian Horton - Melbourne

Delphi Kordakis Malapanis • Dec 2025



What an awesome class! It was an absolute treat to learn to Fiona. She has a wealth of knowledge and was extremely kind and helpful throughout the 4 week course. I got to make two beautiful hanging pieces that bring me so much joy and can’t wait to start my own projects at home. Fiona answered any and all questions with great insight and made an interesting subject even more enjoyable. Thank you!

Evening Copper Foil Stained Glass Course review by Delphi Kordakis Malapanis - Melbourne

Tim Carruthers • Dec 2025



We went to this class as a birthday activity and it was great! The teacher Fiona was great and very patient! My partner who bought the class for now has a new hobby!

Kim Sutton • Dec 2025



Fiona was a fantastic teacher, really loved the energy and welcoming space to explore a new activity. The studio is also very comfortable and organised. Highly recommend, and am going to book in for more myself!

Kirsten Wright • Dec 2025



We had a great time at our stained glass christmas ornament workshop. Lena was a fantastic teacher, she explained everything clearly and kept us on track. She was also great at finding alternatives when things didn't quite go to plan, and motivating us all when we didn't really know what we were doing. We definitely recommend this or other workshops run by Lena.

Elke Kerr • Dec 2025



Absolutely loved this class. All hands on learning with a wonderful take home product. Fiona is an excellent teacher. Perfectly paced and so much fun

Copper Foil Stained Glass Class for Beginners review by Elke Kerr - Melbourne
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