Learn to craft a stunning stained glass nightlight in Brooklyn’s lively arts district. This beginner-friendly workshop offers hands-on instruction and a memorable creative experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, just steady hands and concentration
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History
Brooklyn has a rich history of artisanal crafts, with stained glass art dating back to early 20th-century studios, contributing to its eclectic creative scene.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes eco-friendly practices, using recycled glass and sustainable materials whenever possible to reduce environmental impact.
Craftsman Ave
Learn to craft a stunning stained glass nightlight in Brooklyn’s lively arts district. This beginner-friendly workshop offers hands-on instruction and a memorable creative experience.
Craftsman Ave is a hands-on maker workshop company that runs a wide range of craft and fabrication classes. The business offers workshops in metalworking, woodworking, stained glass, bladesmithing, leatherwork, electronics refurbishment, and cocktail barrel aging. Classes range from brief 3–4 hour beginner sessions to intensive full-day experiences and intermediate blacksmithing, giving students practical, project-based learning.
Instructors at Craftsman Ave focus on safety and skill development, teaching soldering, welding, forging, knife heat-treating, CNC basics, and finishing techniques. Projects listed include stained glass nightlights and art pieces, copper lamp construction, steel planter fabrication, custom side tables and longboards, classic Game Boy refurbishment, and multiple knife-making formats from railroad spike blades to Damascus steel creations. Several offerings mention sessions held in Brooklyn.
Craftsman Ave emphasizes hands-on instruction with small-group workshops that guide participants from tool introduction to finished, personalized projects. The curriculum covers practical techniques—measuring, cutting, soldering, hammer-forging, quenching, polishing, and handle fitting—so participants leave with tangible skills and a completed object.
Bookings are typically organized per-session with explicit project outcomes, materials use, and instructor support. The business presents a diverse set of workshops that combine traditional craft methods and modern fabrication tools to help hobbyists, gift-givers, and aspiring makers create high-quality, customized goods. Safety protocols, instructor oversight, and supplied materials are standard for each session, and many workshops are suitable for group events, corporate team-building, birthday parties, and personalized gift-making. Participants receive step-by-step instruction and take home a finished, usable item that reflects individual design choices and learned techniques and continued support.
Workshops Offered
19 Workshops
Hands-on projects across crafts
Materials
Metal, Wood, Glass, Leather, Electronics
Multiple trades and techniques
Skill Levels
Beginner to Intermediate
Suitable for all experience levels
Book a Craftsman Ave workshop today — create a custom lamp, knife, stained glass piece, or refurbished Game Boy and leave with a finished, usable work.
Use protective gear
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when cutting and soldering glass.
Plan your design ahead
Sketch your design before starting to help streamline the process.
Work in a well-ventilated area
Ensure good airflow during soldering to avoid fumes.
Arrive early to settle in
Getting there early helps you set up and choose your color palette without rush.
Protective safety glasses
Protect your eyes while cutting and soldering glass pieces.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained or soldered upon.
Apron or smock
Prevents clothing from glass dust and solder splashes.
Closed-toe shoes
Ensure safety when moving around sharp tools and materials.
Session Lengths
3–9 Hours
Short to intensive sessions