Join Creative 360 in Midland for a beginner-friendly stained glass workshop where you’ll create your own Tiffany lampshade. Learn the copper foil method and craft a lasting masterpiece.
Join Creative 360 in Midland for a beginner-friendly stained glass workshop where you’ll create your own Tiffany lampshade. Learn the copper foil method and craft a lasting masterpiece.
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Operated by Creative 360 · Midland, Michigan
Discover the art of stained glass at Creative 360 in Midland, Michigan, with our Beginning Stained Glass workshop. Held every Wednesday, this hands-on experience guides you through the copper foil method, a popular technique that offers greater flexibility and ease compared to traditional leaded glass. Perfect for beginners, this class allows you to create your own stunning Tiffany-style lampshade, blending creativity with skill in a welcoming studio environment. Whether you're seeking a new hobby or a unique gift, this workshop provides all materials and expert instruction to help you complete a beautiful work of art. Along the way, learn safety tips and glass handling techniques that ensure a fun and safe creative process. This private experience is not only relaxing but also deeply rewarding, offering a chance to produce an item that you'll cherish for years. Located in the heart of Midland, Creative 360 offers a vibrant community for artists and makers who want to expand their skills or try something entirely new. Make sure to reserve your spot early, as spaces fill up quickly!
easy.
3–4 hours.
No special physical fitness is required as the workshop is mostly seated and focused on hand skills.
No prior experience is necessary. The workshop is designed for beginners and all materials are provided.
It's a technique that uses thin copper foil to wrap glass pieces before soldering them together, allowing for delicate and lightweight designs.
Yes! The goal is to complete and bring home your own beautiful Tiffany lampshade by the end of the workshop.
Participants should be at least 12 years old due to the tools and materials used.
Yes, Creative 360’s studio is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you properly.
You can book directly through the Creative 360 website or contact them to arrange private or group sessions tailored to your needs.
Midland has a rich industrial and artistic heritage, with Creative 360 promoting local craftsmanship and creativity in the arts.
Creative 360 emphasizes sustainable practices by recycling glass scraps and encouraging responsible studio waste management.
Creative 360 is a community-centered arts organization based in Midland, Michigan, offering a broad calendar of performances, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to accessible arts education, Creative 360 runs inclusive semesters such as Artshop Clay and Artshop Painting Explorations that welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. Small class sizes—typically limited to eight students for specialized hands-on art sessions—ensure personalized attention and skill development. Creative 360 presents recurring public performances including the free Sound Community Music Series held every second Wednesday, featuring classical and jazz artists like Trio Rubaton and electro-acoustic sets. The venue hosts visiting artists and special concerts such as the June performance by Michigan native Sarah Bomber. Seasonal programming includes a Summer Theatre Intensive for ages 11–17 where students audition, rehearse, and perform under a professional director, and short-term workshops like Sewing for Everyone focused on upcycling and practical skills. Community engagement is central to Creative 360’s mission: the organization operates volunteer programs that allow community members to support events and enjoy performances, and coordinates special events such as the inaugural Holiday Art Fair during Midland’s Holiday Arts Weekend. Additional offerings like Tai Chi 360 provide wellness-focused movement classes suitable for all levels. Creative 360 partners with local artists and instructors to maintain a varied, community-rooted schedule of arts experiences in Midland.
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