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Join Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for a vibrant spring stained glass workshop. Create your own handcrafted planter stakes and bring fresh color to your garden this season!
2–3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Join Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for a vibrant spring stained glass workshop. Create your own handcrafted planter stakes and bring fresh color to your garden this season!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; primarily sitting and light hand movements.
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History
Boulder has a rich artistic heritage dating back to the early 1900s with a strong focus on crafts and outdoor creativity.
Conservation
Colorado Glass Works uses recycled glass when possible and encourages sustainable crafting practices to minimize environmental impact.
Colorado Glass Works
Join Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for a vibrant spring stained glass workshop. Create your own handcrafted planter stakes and bring fresh color to your garden this season!
Colorado Glass Works teaches hands-on stained glass classes and workshops for beginners and intermediate students in Colorado. The studio offers single-session workshops, multi-week courses, and seasonal specialty classes that cover core skills such as glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, and finishing. Instructors guide students through projects like sun-catchers, night lights, planter stakes, honeycomb date-night pieces, abstract panels, and mouth-blown-sheet sunflower designs with rondels.
Many workshops use pre-cut patterns for stress-free learning, while intermediate sessions emphasize spontaneous design and independent composition. Materials are provided for most classes, including specialty options like dichroic and mouth-blown sheet glass, so participants can experiment with color-shifting and textured effects. One popular offering is a 4-week beginner series that walks students step-by-step from basic cuts to a polished finished piece; shorter evening workshops let guests complete sun-catchers or small decor items in a single session.
The studio emphasizes clear, patient instruction, hands-on practice, and safe use of tools. Classes make thoughtful gift experiences — from Mother's Day workshops to paired date-night sessions — and are suitable for visitors, locals, and small groups. Colorado Glass Works focuses on teaching practical techniques that empower students to continue creating independently after class. Friendly guidance, quality materials, and varied project options combine to make each workshop both educational and memorable.
Many sessions are led by experienced instructor Meggy, who offers patient, practical demonstrations and individualized feedback. Several workshops are traveler-friendly and designed for busy schedules. The emphasis on hands-on learning builds confidence and lasting skills and creative enjoyment, always.
Classes Offered
11+
Wide range of beginner to intermediate
Beginner Friendly
Most Classes
No experience required for many workshops
Specialty Glass
Dichroic & Mouth-Blown
Unique materials taught in classes
Session Length
1.5–4 hrs
Short workshops and full sessions
Book a hands-on stained glass class today — materials included for most workshops; limited seats available.
Wear comfortable clothing
Choose clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty or marked by glass dust during crafting.
Arrive on time
Start your project without rush by arriving a few minutes early to settle in and pick your design.
Follow safety instructions
Handle glass and tools carefully and always wear safety goggles provided during soldering.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the workshop, especially if held in a sunny or warm studio space.
Comfortable layered clothing
Allows you to adjust to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures comfortably.
spring
Safety goggles
Provided by the studio to protect your eyes during glass cutting and soldering.
Reusable water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated during longer sessions in warmer months.
summer
Apron or old shirt
Protects your clothing from glass powders and soldering residues.