A cozy, creative space to learn stained glass in one weekend.
Create Your First Leadlight Panel in a Weekend
Imagine spending two days surrounded by vibrant glass, the soft hum of the studio, Katrina's dog's coming in to say a warm "hello" and the satisfaction of building something timeless with your own hands. Our workshops are designed to be a gentle, rewarding introduction to this ancient craft.
- Small group, hands-on teaching
- All tools and glass supplied
- Take home a finished piece you’re proud of
Over one creative weekend, you’ll discover the magic of leadlight. I’ll walk you through every step—from scoring your first piece of glass to soldering and polishing—ensuring you feel calm, safe, and truly proud of your creation.
Limited to small groups of 3 for a more personal, beginner-friendly attention.
Before you book your weekend workshop...
The Leadlight weekend is a deep dive into the heritage of stained glass. You'll spend two days learning to score glass to a pattern, assemble it within traditional lead cames, and master the art of structural soldering. It is a slow, methodical, and incredibly rewarding process that turns raw materials into a permanent piece of architectural art.
Is this workshop right for me?
If you enjoy working with your hands and have a bit of patience, you'll love leadlighting. While it requires a steady hand for scoring and soldering, I provide a very reassuring environment where no question is too small or too big. I work in tiny groups, maxiumin 3 for individual attention and I can be right by your side, ensuring you feel confident with every tool. If you can hold a pen and follow a line, you can create a leadlight panel.
What you need to be wearing & bring...
- Footwear: Strictly closed-toe shoes only with a non-slip sole (no sandals, crocs or flip-flops) for safety.
- Clothing: Must be wearing long pants/jeans, please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty
- Safety: I provide safety glasses & cotton gloves , but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
- Supplies: All glass, lead, and tools are provided. You just need to bring your curiosity!
- All drink containers must be capped for safety
- Lunch: Bring a packed lunch and refreshments to enjoy during our midday break. (please bring lunchbox/esky, no kettle or microwave provided).
- Glasses: If you use reading glasses, please bring them as the work involves fine detail.
- Open Mind: Just bring your curiosity—all glass, lead, and tools are waiting for you!
Your Experience
Spend a relaxed weekend in a small group, learning each step of traditional leadlighting. You’ll score glass & cut lead and solder your own design, with plenty of one‑on‑one help along the way. By Sunday afternoon, you’ll head home with a finished stained glass panel and the confidence to keep creating.
- Learn each step of traditional leadlighting
- Plenty of one‑on‑one help in a small group
- All tools and glass supplied in the studio
- Take home your finished stained glass panel
Ready to join us?
Lead or Copperfoil
What's the difference?
The tradional method for making stained glass uses lead came, long strips of lead shaped into aan H or U (for outside borders). The edges of the glass pieces fit into the channels in the lead, and the joints between the the strips of lead came are soldered together. The copperfoil technique was developed as an alternative to lead came to allow the construction of three-dimensional glass objects like lampshades & suncatchers, but can also be used in windows. for the more intricate designs with small pieces. You don't have the edges of the lead overlapping the glass as much. Copperfoil is also best for irregularly shaped pieces, wheras geometric shapes are better suited for lead. And I will just say "copperfoiling is a little more forgiving".
Do one workshop with me and get $50 off the other workshop.
Choose Leadlight if you want:
- Bold, traditional window-style panels
- Stronger, more rigid pieces with lead came
- A classic stained glass look for doors or windows
Not sure which style to start with? Here’s a simple guide to help you choose.
Choose Copperfoil if you want:
- Finer lines and more detailed designs
- Smaller pieces like sun catchers, lamps or jewellery
- A lighter, more delicate look with copper and solder
Still not sure? You don’t have to decide alone.
Love both styles? When you complete one workshop with me (Leadlight or Copperfoil), you’ll receive $50 off the other workshop as a thank‑you for coming back to explore more stained glass.
Have a quick chat about your ideas, or jump straight into booking the workshop that feels right for you.
Ready to explore Leadlight?
Curious about Copperfoil?