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Explore the vibrant craft of stained glass in this hands-on one-day workshop in Denver. Perfect for beginners, create your own stunning piece and take home a new skill in just a few hours.
4 hours
easy
From $225.00
Family Friendly
Explore the vibrant craft of stained glass in this hands-on one-day workshop in Denver. Perfect for beginners, create your own stunning piece and take home a new skill in just a few hours.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for most individuals including teens and adults.
Wildlife
History
Denver’s vibrant craft scene grew alongside its late 19th-century building boom, with stained glass windows adorning many historic homes and churches.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes safe handling and proper disposal of glass scraps, supporting local recycling efforts and environmental responsibility.
D&L Art Glass Supply
Explore the vibrant craft of stained glass in this hands-on one-day workshop in Denver. Perfect for beginners, create your own stunning piece and take home a new skill in just a few hours.
D&L Art Glass Supply is a full-service glass art studio and teaching center dedicated to hands-on education, materials, and studio access for makers at every level. Located within a creative community, D&L offers an extensive schedule of workshops and open-studio sessions led by nationally recognized artists and experienced instructors. Classes cover fused glass, stained glass, mosaics, vitrigraph, kilnforming, cold working, sandblasting, and specialized techniques like reactive glass and advanced pattern making.
Participants can join single-day introductions, intensive multi-day courses, themed artist residencies, and two-hour open studio sessions. Each class supplies studio tools, equipment, and clear firing schedules, while materials are available for purchase on-site or participants may bring their own. D&L emphasizes safety, accessibility, and artistic growth with small class sizes, step-by-step demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance during hands-on projects. Popular offerings include beginner fusing, mosaic workshops, stained-glass painting and lightbox projects, vitrigraph collaboration, and advanced fused-glass pattern forming. Several guest-led workshops are noted as sold out, reflecting consistent demand and instructor reputations. The studio also supports experimentation with test pieces and sample libraries so artists can learn material behaviors before committing to larger works. D&L maintains professional-grade kilns and cold-working stations and enforces best practices for material compatibility and ventilation. With a track record of offering beginner-friendly entry points alongside advanced technical courses, D&L Art Glass Supply serves hobbyists, emerging artists, and professional makers seeking technical skill, creative support, and reliable studio resources. The studio regularly updates its equipment and publishes clear schedules and materials lists online for students annually.
Guest Instructors
Named Artists
Guest-led specialty workshops
Class Duration
1–5 days
Single-day to weeklong intensives
Open Studio
Two-hour Sessions
Drop-in sessions for makers
Disciplines
Fusing • Stained • Mosaic
Wide range of glass techniques
Book early for guest-led intensives or choose flexible two-hour sessions—materials and equipment available on-site.
Arrive Early to Settle In
Plan to arrive a few minutes before class starts to choose your project and get comfortable without feeling rushed.
Wear Close-Toed Shoes
Safety first: protective footwear helps prevent injury while handling glass pieces.
Stay Hydrated
Bring a water bottle to stay refreshed; the studio has a filtered water fountain available.
Be Prepared for Weather
Classes run rain or shine, but check weather advisories especially in winter for any rare cancellations.
Close-Toed Shoes
Protects your feet from glass shards and heavy tools.
Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the 4-hour session.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty or slightly stained.
Apron (Optional)
Useful for protecting clothes but not required, as aprons are often provided.