Craft a Copper Foiled Glass Light Catcher

Make a glass light catcher using copper foil



5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $215 - $220 ($220 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $215/guest for 2+ guests)

Learn to Cut Glass

Learn to Cut Glass

After a quick overview of the tools and process involved in making a Glass Light Catcher, you will practice using a glass cutter to cut both straight lines and curves


Choosing Your Pattern & Coloured Glass

Choosing Your Pattern & Coloured Glass

One you have a handle on basic cutting, you will choose your Light Catcher Pattern and the colours and textures of glass you want to use. We have a huge range of glass textures and shapes for you to choose from to make your light catcher your own!


Refining the Shape of Glass with a Grinder

Refining the Shape of Glass with a Grinder

As you work some pieces of glass may need to be refined a little bit to make them fit properly in your pattern, you will be guided in how to use one of our grinders to make sure that every piece fits perfectly!


Copper foiling Your Glass

Copper Foiling Your Glass

Once you have cut all of your glass pieces and made them fit your pattern, you will wrap each piece in copper foil ready to be soldered together


Soldering Your Light Catcher

Soldering Your Light Catcher

You will learn how to use a soldering iron, flux and solder to permanently join your glass together in a strong light catcher


Clean & Display

Clean & Display

Finally you will clean the flux and gunk off so that your brand new light catcher is ready to sparkle in your window at home!


Spend a whole day emersed in the creative process of copper foil in our custom-built art glass studio in Kyneton. Learn the process of creating a two-dimensional copper foil (often known as Tiffany style) glass light catcher!
You will create your own light catcher from start to finish using one of our designs as a guide. After learning about the different types of window glass; transparent, opaque, textured or clear, not to mention a huge range of colours, you will learn to transfer your pattern onto the glass and how to cut it out. You will learn to refine the shapes using our glass tools including the grinder. Once you have laid out your design we will teach you how to securely apply copper foil to each of your glass pieces, then real fun begins!
You will then be guided to tack solder your piece together and then tin your piece in a solder coating and attach your hanging system. You will also be able to add an additional dimension to your piece by adding a bevelled crystal that will ensure that your light catcher will spread a rainbow around any room if you desire. Then you can finish your piece with patinas if you wish!
A delicious lunch will be provided created from all local organic produce and able to cater for any dietary requirements you may have. We also provide you with a divine afternoon treat and tea and coffee facilities are available throughout the course.
The workshop costs include all materials required and all tools will be provided in the studio for use by participants.
Health and Safety Warning
Please be aware that this workshop will place participants in contact with a small amount of lead in the soldering process, participants who are pregnant or have other medical concerns are recommended to seek medical advice.

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Upcoming dates for Glass Light Catcher Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 8:10am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10:30am-3:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10:30am-3:30pm
What you'll get
  • A copper foiled glass light catcher - that you made yourself!
  • A delicious organic lunch from local produce
  • A fantastic day out in regional Victoria
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Knowledge required
Beginners workshop. No experience with glass or soldering necessary.
Ages 16+
What to bring
Everything is provided for you!
What to wear
Covered shoes are required in the studio. Please ensure long hair can be tied back.

FAQ

Can I design my own lightcatcher? / Can I bring my own pattern?
Unfortunately there isn't time to teach you how to design your own design in the class. We have also designed all of the patterns to be able to be completed by beginners in the allotted time, and with pieces that are of different levels of challenge so you learn to cut different curves and types of shapes.
Location

Studio 1 - Leadlight By Ettore - 52-56 Mollison St, Kyneton VIC

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Recent reviews of Glass Light Catcher Workshop

  • 5/5 from Liz Worpel, attended Sep 2026: The class was very relaxed and comfortable with clear instructions from a very knowledgeable and relaxed teacher with a bit of fun to add to a comfortable atmosphere overall Small class of 7 was good with heaps of time for individual help when needed. Great day...learnt heaps...will definitely recommend to others. Thankyou so much.
  • 4/5 from Sarah Bolt, attended Sep 2026: The course was great, however we didn’t get an opportunity or guidance around purchasing to make things in the future, I would of like to buy glass etc and tools however there was no starter packs on offer. Or discussion on what we needed to get starte d from home.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Bootsman, attended Aug 2026: Amazing class, well thought out so beginners can make a gorgeous piece and not feel rushed. Rhain is a wonderful teacher and made sure everyone was feeling comfortable throughout the day, highly recommend giving this class a go.
  • 5/5 from Katie Ball, attended Aug 2026: What an absolutely fantastic day! Rhain is a patient, encouraging, experienced and talented teacher. All students responded positively and worked well under their guidance, to each complete a copper-foiled sun catcher in the allocated time. It was a lovely group of about 10 students. Two of the class participants were best friends, and one had purchased this workshop for her friend as a birthday surprise; the recipient didn’t know what the day entailed until she got to the Kyneton studio! It was a wonderful idea, as I believe it would make a terrific gift for someone who’d like to have a new experience, while working on something creative and tactile that they get to take home at the end of the day! Brilliant! The studio is really well setup for classes and it has a great atmosphere. Everything was provided; all we had to bring was ourselves, wear closed shoes and ensure our hair could be tied back. We had quality tools to work and learn with. The provided lunch was healthy and very tasty. I think I had a smile on my face for most of the day and didn’t necessarily want the joyful time in the studio to end, as I was enjoying it so much! The experience was quite meditative and inspiring. I’d definitely recommend it to others, without hesitation. What a sensational and memorable way to spend a Saturday! Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Anna McEwan, attended Aug 2026: Great experience and completely achievable in the time we had. Could work at our own pace with assistance from the instructor when needed. Learnt enough to have a go at home. Lunch was lovely too.
  • 5/5 from Miriam Balis, attended Aug 2026: It was a fabulous class - enjoyed every minute of it. Would highly recommend to others.
  • 5/5 from Rachelle Warnecke, attended Jul 2026: A fantastic way to spend a Saturday if you love craft and creative projects! The Old Auction House is an incredible venue, Raine is an excellent teacher and it was wonderful to meet like minded crafty people.
  • 5/5 from Sue Gentry, attended Jun 2026: The glass light catcher workshop was fantastic! Rhain is a fabulous teacher, and so supportive throughout the whole process. We loved every part of the day including the delicious lunch. Perfect girls crafty weekend, we will definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Whitton, attended Jun 2026: It was a fantastic class and our instructor was amazing. Lunch was great as well
  • 5/5 from Sue Paeglis, attended May 2026: Fantastic day making my feather sun catcher. Great people, beautiful space & well organised. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Giovanni, attended May 2026: The gift card was really easy to use, teacher was fantastic and easy going. Highly recommend anyone to do it
  • 5/5 from Eleanor Lynch, attended Apr 2026: Nice small class size, and Rhain was a fantastic teacher. Supported to work at your own pace, plenty of time to complete your project. Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alex McCloud, attended Apr 2026: An excellent class Given achievable but lovely options, explained in an easy to understand way. Not rushed at all, and came home with something beautiful. Super fun day out
  • 5/5 from Tasharny Claudius, attended Apr 2026: Great class! Teacher took her time with everyone to make sure we understood and got each piece perfect. Delicious lunch and sweet provided as well, great day out with friends and family to create a beautiful new piece of artwork Definitely recommend and worth it
  • 5/5 from Cindy Pepper, attended Jan 2026: Great fun class. Clear instructions. Highly recommend. Lunch provided was very nice. Looking forward to making more sun catchers.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Hurrell, attended Nov 2025: great teacher, small group meant plenty of time to access the grinders and soldering irons. plenty of time to learn and complete the project, and im very happy with my copper foil chookie. Fabulous venue and easy access too.
  • 5/5 from Narelle White, attended Sep 2025: A highly experienced teacher, a fun new experience & delicious catering, made for a memorable day out! I recommend this workshop!
  • 5/5 from Kate Car, attended Aug 2025: Such fun! Great teacher with plenty of patience and clear instructions plus lots of help as needed. Nice small class (6 participants) so lots of 1 on 1. Lovely light lunch provided. Awesome to take home the finished product on the day. Would definitely do this class again Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Becky Prideaux, attended Jul 2025: This class was amazing! As a complete beginner I was able to still make a sun catcher I was really proud of. It was a very friendly environment to learn in. Raine was a very clear teacher and so helpful in answering any question. I've been wanting to learn stained glass for a long time, and was very happy with my experience. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Janene Dunn, attended Jul 2025: Fab day learning how to make beautiful suncatchers. Everything was very well organised from.stsrt to finish. Lovely lunch provided. Teacher knowledgeable and very helpful. Made it a weekend away for a birthday. Definetly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Maree Matthews, attended Jun 2025: I can’t recommend this workshop highly enough. The instructor was patient and thorough and there was a great variety of Suncatcher templates to choose from. Not only was it fun learning a new craft but also very rewarding to walk away with a finished product.
  • 5/5 from Shona Williamson, attended Jun 2025: We had such a wonderful workshop. Rhein was a fantastic teacher. Thank you! Definitely recommend this workshop!
  • 5/5 from Rosemary Hinton, attended Jun 2025: Had a wonderful time at this class today. Raine is very patient, knowledgeable and helpful as a teacher and we all managed to make items we were proud of! Lunch was yummy and fresh. Coffee excellent! Easy parking in the area. Highly recommend all the stained glass workshops here! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Breeanna Fraser, attended Jun 2025: Had a wonderful time doing something new. Very happy with lunch and instructors. Lots of fun and the shop and gallery were a bonus!
  • 5/5 from Tania Terry, attended Apr 2025: What a wonderful workshop in a beautiful venue with friendly staff and an amazing teacher. The workshop was easy to follow and adjustable to your skill level. At the end of the class you will leave with a beautiful piece of art to hang in your home. Well done guys. 5* from me. Tania
  • 5/5 from Kristi Kotsatos, attended Apr 2025: I had an incredible experience at the workshop! The beautiful workspace set the perfect tone for creativity, and the project offered a fantastic challenge that helped me achieve a true flow state. The delicious lunch and coffee were a wonderful touch, making the day even more enjoyable. I left feeling inspired and excited, especially with a fun light catcher to take home as a keepsake. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to engage their creativity!
  • 5/5 from Lara Kusmanoff, attended Apr 2025: Class was great, Rhain is a natural teacher and has a great presence of letting you have a go and approaching with help in a relaxed way. It really made you feel like you were solving your own problems with a bit of reassurance.
  • 5/5 from Helen Raczynski, attended Mar 2025: The workshop was a gift for Christmas. Had a great day making a sun catcher, learnt lots, easy to follow, great instructor and enjoyed lunch!
  • 5/5 from Colinda Mannix, attended Feb 2025: The glass light catcher class was amazing, clear instruction, and lots of help if you needed it. This class would be great to do with a friend! Thoroughly enjoyed it, and I'll be back for more classes! Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Kerry Andrews, attended Feb 2025: Rhain is a fantastic teacher. Great venue, materials and equipment to use, loved it! Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Freeman, attended Jan 2025: Rhain was amazing at explaining the steps and was so helpful while we were making our lightcatchers, constantly checking on our progress and giving us tips as we went. The format of the class was great and even though Rhain kept an eye out in case we needed help we weren't babied or hovered over like ive experienced in classes elsewhere. This was such a great day and my light catcher turned out so good, I had such a great experience!
  • 5/5 from Cecilia Scerri, attended Jan 2025: This was an amazing class, Glass class catcher. Thanks to our teacher who was very patient Well done
  • 5/5 from Abbie Matthews, attended Oct 2024: I loved this class! It was beautifully paced and the teacher was ready to help whenever needed. I would highly recommend doing it.
  • 5/5 from Mary-Anne Findlay, attended Oct 2024: We had a funtastic day - teacher Ray was very good at her teaching and very patient with us okdies
  • 5/5 from Megan Humphries, attended Oct 2024: It was a great experience! The teacher was patient and attentive to everyone's questions. My partner and I had a great time and look forward to many more classes to come.
  • 4/5 from Rhyl Gould, attended Oct 2024: Teacher was great. Venue is good and everything is provided. Class was good value for money. I was challenged with hand dexterity and slower than other younger group members, but I did it!! The end product is fine!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Cox, attended Aug 2024: Enjoyed scoring and snapping glass, foiling and soldering the piece. Excellent instructions and help always at hand.
  • 5/5 from Gabrielle Hurley, attended Jul 2024: Really glad I did this! The teacher was incredibly helpful and accommodating, everything was provided (even lunch). There's parking nearby too, which is always handy. I'll definitely be back soon!
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Lee, attended Jul 2024: My favourite class by far!! Such a fun experience! I signed up for the term classes while I was there
  • 5/5 from Margaret Sparkes, attended Jul 2024: I loved the class and was really surprised with the result. The teacher was great, encouraged and supported everyone. I had not done anything like this before and felt the teacher shared her many skills to assist me and others to do our best. I would recommend the experience to anyone interested.
  • 5/5 from Alison Briggs-Miller, attended Jun 2024: My Dad and I attended this class and had a great time. Raine was really helpful and was able to support everyone to work at their own pace. We were able to get almost straight into making and wrapped up in good time. Lunch and cuppa from a local cafe was excellent too. Keen to come back for more classes!
  • 5/5 from Traecy Stalker, attended Jun 2024: Great. Appreciated. Thank-you. Great. Appreciated. Thank-you. Great. Appreciated. Thank-you. Great. Appreciated. Thank-you.
  • 5/5 from Bernadette Lyons, attended Jun 2024: Patient teacher and good instructions. Was a well planned day. Lunch was lovely and well planned too
  • 5/5 from Robert Paley, attended May 2024: Rhaine was a fantastic teacher. I highly recommend this class if you're interested in stained glass.
  • 5/5 from Merrin Ballantine, attended Apr 2024: This was such a fantastic course for an introduction to copper foil lead lighting. It was such a great experience and Rhain’s knowledge and patience was fantastic with all the questions we bombarded her with. Amazing workshop I would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Barbara Wallace, attended Apr 2024: The day was excellent. Our teacher, Rhain, was patient, friendly and informative. The venue was great an well spaced, The materials supplied were plentiful and the equipment was accessible and very easy to work with. The colours and texture of the glass supplied was varied with so much to choose from. It was the first time I'd worked with glass and the copper foiling experience was brilliant and rewarding. I felt the class was very good value for money as all materials, use of equipment and lunch was included in the cost. I loved being able to take home my completed light catcher after the day's course. The whole experience was fantastic fun!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Smith, attended Feb 2024: I was gifted a ClassBento voucher and opted for a weekend away in Kyneton to try my hand at soldering as I’ve cut glass before. Rhaine was the most thorough, patient and attentive teacher! She was constantly close by and checking on us to ask any questions. She happily answered everything we threw at her and reacted with enthusiasm as if this was her first ever class she was passing her knowledge on to. I felt so welcome and comfortable learning something new. Tools and materials supplied were neatly prepared and presented and the glass options to choose from were generous. Included lunch was delicious! The venue was a great art and craft space, well organised and run. I loved the shop area so you had the option to buy tools and supplies relevant to your class as well as gain inspiration from works of talented artists for sale. LOVED everything about the day :)
  • 5/5 from Sofie Muceniekas, attended Feb 2024: I had such a fun day doing this workshop. I'm not a particularly crafty person but this was a very accessible class. Being given templates to choose from that a tried and true for beginners was a great idea. Even though I was slower than most I had lots of support and am very happy with the little chicken suncatcher that I made! Thank you for running such an excellent introductory class. I'll definitely be attending more workshops at the Auction House in future. Excellent value for money too and yummy lunch.
  • 5/5 from Catriona Parker, attended Feb 2024: This class was great! Our teacher was fabulous and the space is set up really well. The lunch provided was also lovely. Would definitely do another course here again.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Brown, attended Feb 2024: I thoroughly enjoyed making a glass light catcher and it looks great in my window. Rhain is an excellent instructor - patient, knowledgeable genuinely interested in her students. This is the second workshop I have done with Rhain and I'll be back for more
Your teacher
Leadlight By Ettore

Leadlight By Ettore

5.0 (108)

Leadlight By Ettore has been teaching Glass Arts in the Macedon Ranges for over 40 years. The studio is a multi-generational business with both Ettore and his daughter Rhain running 10-week term classes, weekend workshops, private groups and parties as well as school holiday programs. The studio also produces fused glass, copper-foiled and mosaic pieces as well as repairs and commissions of leadlight panels. Over the sessions, one or both may be in attendance as your teacher.




Your host

The Old Auction House
The Old Auction House

4.9 (1,134)
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The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton, just an hour north of Melbourne. Housed in a historic weatherboard building, which served as the much loved Ferris auction rooms for over 80 years, the precinct opened in April 2017 and is home to a variety of artistic spaces.
The Old Auction House is currently home to a retail shop specialising in quality Australian handmade items, four working artist studios including local glass artists Leadlight By Ettore, a teaching space for visiting artists, and two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions.
The Old Auction House is open 7 days and the entire space has been renovated to be accessible for those with prams, wheelchairs, and mobility issues.
The Old Auction House has a focus on community engagement in the arts. Each studio runs a variety of classes with different artists and materials throughout the year.
Please have a look through our full list of classes to see the range of crafts and skills you can learn with our tutors or get in touch to book a private group session or party.

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