Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop

Make a stained glass photo frame or a tealight holder you'll love to use <3



5.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       $250

In this small group workshop, you will learn the Tiffany Technique (also known as the copper foil method) to create your own stunning piece of stained glass item of your choice to take home.
You may make either:
  • A photo frame (for 6 x 4 photos) or
  • A house tealight holder
During this workshop, you will learn:
  • Cutting glass to patterns
  • Copper foiling
  • Soldering
  • 3D construction
By the end of the class, you can take home acompleted stained glass photo frame or a house tealight holder made by you!
Note: This workshop includes a 30 min lunch break, and does require some stamina, as you'll be standing the majority of the time.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 3:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 7 Nov 2026 and 7 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-3:30pm
What you'll get
  • All tools, PPE, and materials provided
  • Expert guidance at every step of the process
  • A completed stained glass photo frame or a house tealight holder made by you to take home!
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Knowledge required
Suitable for absolute beginners.
What to bring
Please wear:
  • Closed toe shoes (better be comfortable for standing for a long time)
  • Long sleeve top
  • Full-length pants
  • Long hair tied back
  • Eye glasses if needed
Bring a water bottle for hydration (water fountains available), as well as some lunch.
Location

Building K, Melbourne Polytechnic Prahran Campus - 36 St John St, Windsor VIC

Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Pretty and Practical Stained Glass Goodies Workshop

  • 5/5 from 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.
  • 5/5 from Domenica Martini, attended Mar 2026: Lena was full of knowledge, enjoyed the class.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Weaver, attended 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 :)
Your teacher
Lena Xiao

Lena Xiao

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Hi, I'm Lena. I'm a glass enthusiast and a budding artist.

My glass journey started with a simple engraving project. I explored glass blowing and lampwork at a casual capacity. My training for leadlighting and copper foiling at Melbourne Polytechnic solidified my passion for cold working glass art.
I've always been drawn to the beauty and versatility of glass, and how it can be transformed by light, heat, and creativity. I hope to share my passion and vision with others through my glass art and teaching.
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Your host

Glaas Inc
Glaas Inc

5.0 (166)
female Women-owned

GLAAS Inc is a not for profit organisation which supports glass artists, makers and students; and promotes the use of designed glass in art and architecture. GLAAS delivers workshops in various glass techniques, including leadlighting, kiln formed glass, copperfoiling, stained glass painting and sandblasting, at Prahran in Melbourne, with experienced teachers and great facilities
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