Explore Stained Glass Classes
One of our collaborators, Stella Tharin, offers beginner-friendly stained glass workshops & courses at Cozy.
6-Week Series
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Stained Glass Suncatchers
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Taught by local artist Stella Tharin, whose work is inspired by the coastal beauty of Wilmington, nature, astrology and more. With several years of experience, Stella blends traditional stained glass techniques with a modern, approachable style to make the craft fun and accessible for everyone!
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Step into the colorful world of stained glass! In this beginner-friendly 6-week course, you'll be guided through each step of the traditional copper foil method—from choosing two designs (one small to start, then your main design) and selecting your glass to scoring, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing your final piece.
All supplies are included, but you'll be asked to get some of your own glass for your main design. By the end of this course, you'll have hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques, a strong understanding of the stained glass process, and the confidence to work with glass safely—plus your own handmade pieces!
Sign up at https://stainedandconfused.com/collections/classes-and-workshops.
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Want to learn the stained glass process in just one day? In this beginner-friendly one-day class, you'll be guided through each step of the traditional copper foil method—from selecting a design and choosing your glass to scoring, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing your piece.
All supplies are included! By the end of the session, you’ll have hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques, a basic understanding of the stained glass process, and your own handmade stained glass piece to take home!
Sign up at https://stainedandconfused.com/collections/classes-and-workshops.
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In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll be guided through the final steps of the traditional copper foil method—wrapping, soldering, and finishing your piece for a pre-determined design.
All supplies are included, and pre-cut glass pieces will be provided. By the end of the session, you’ll have hands-on experience with foiling and soldering, a solid understanding of how stained glass pieces come together, and your own handmade stained glass piece to take home!
If you're over the age of 21, you can enjoy our complimentary wine or BYOB!
Sign up at https://stainedandconfused.com/collections/classes-and-workshops.
Meet Your Instructor, Stella Tharin
“Hi there! I’m Stella Tharin, a stained and fused glass artist based in Wilmington, North Carolina. I create glass art and jewelry in hopes of bringing some extra beauty into your everyday life!
Having grown up in the Wrightsville Beach area, I’ve found myself continuously being inspired by the coast. Minimalism and eco-friendliness are some of my goals in life, which transfer into my art as well. You can find me using recycled bottles, scrap glass, beach finds and more in my creations, re-using packing materials, and making other eco-friendly decisions when it comes to how I run my business.
I love surfing and being in the ocean. The feeling I get from being in the ocean is one I strive to express in my art, as well as my love for plants, astrology, and traveling!
Stained glass has been in my life ever since I can remember. My mom has been a stained glass artist for around 30 years and taught me a lot of what I know!
When I start a new creation, almost all of them begin with a sheet of glass and a hand drawn, original pattern. I’m constantly coming up with new ideas inspired by nature, astrology, or my spiritual journey through life!
I currently share a home workshop with my mom, and I've recently started teaching stained glass classes and workshops at The Cozy Bookwyrm here in Wilmington. Check out my " Classes and Workshops" page to see what classes are available!
Make sure to keep checking back to see what’s new. I hope Stained and Confused brings happiness and colorful light into your life!