Beginners Stained Glass Evening Class -
Foiling (aka. Tiffany)
or Leading or 3d Foiling
Learn to design and create stained glass in 8 evenings
"A really well planned and researched class, a great learning experience!" - Cate
Our 8-week evening course is a beginner's introduction to stained glass construction - either foiling, leading, 3d copper foiling or glass mosaic.
The course
will give you technical skills and design concepts to allow you to develop your own ideas and make pieces of stained glass under your own steam.
You can also make some of the pieces made during our 1-day courses if you prefer.
If you've already done some stained glass you can work on a much more advanced project - design and make a window (subject to a size limit), make a wood and glass garden sculpture, make a column lamp or create a number of pieces to broaden your skills in several areas.
This course goes significantly beyond the structure of our one-day beginner's class, adding a design skills session at the start, and time spent finishing and preparing your piece for display in the final session.
With a maximum of 6 students and two tutors you can be sure of plenty of attention and guidance throughout the class.
8 evenings - copper foiling or leading stained glass course for up to 6 people
The first session includes deciding on your first project or designing your main piece, maximum size 500x300mm approx ,with our guidance.
We'll ask you to send us a sketch (or you can call in to the gallery!) of your design in advance.
The subsequent sessions will include all the tuition required to complete your piece(s), learning at your pace.
Throughout the course we'll add in some of the history of glass making and stained glass for your interest.
We have created this course structure to allow for flexibility because we all work at different rates.
Our aim is for you to enjoy the course, learn more about making stained glass than our 1-day class can include and take home one or more beautiful pieces of stained glass of your own design!
Optional - Wood and Glass Garden Sculpture
If you'd like to create a wood and glass sculpture we can provide a suitable piece of wood aroound 1.2 - 1.4m tall for an additional charge, to be arranged in advance.
You can choose to supply your own wood and machine it if you prefer, in which case no additional charge applies.
Course Costs:
- Regular Course (window, lamp, multiple start projects or 3d projects or simpler garden art)
- £399 inc materials
- Wood and Glass Garden Sculpture (including supply of suitable wood which you machine at home)
- £479 inc materials
- Wood and Glass Garden Sculpture (including supply and machining of suitable wood)
- £499
The course cost per person includes:
- All materials and guidance on your design in advance
- Optional wood and glass garden sculpture project for an addditional charge
- Approx 24 hours of studio and tuition time over 8 evenings
- Use of tools and protective gear
- Refreshments during the evening
- 2 tutors, maximum class size 6 people
- Info pack to keep with information on getting started, where to buy glass and tools, plus reminders on techniques - emailed as PDF
- All your work to take home
- Eligibility for our Project Day Programme
- Class runs from 6pm to 9pm at our Northants studio
How to book your place - Stained Glass for Beginners Evening Courses
If you're ready to book, choose the course option you prefer and use the PayPal buttons to make your booking. You can pay by card or PayPal. We can also take bookings in the studio,
Our class bookings terms and conditions are here.
You can pay a £100 deposit today with the balance due 6 weeks before the course or pay the full fee now - select the option via the Paypal button below.
If you have any questions or concerns get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
2026 Evening Beginners Courses
- Winter Course, Tuesdays:
fully booked
- January 27th
- February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
- March 3rd, 10th, 17th
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- Summer Course, Tuesdays:
6 places
- May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
- June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
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More information
- Click for details of our Beginners Foiling Class
- Click for our one-day Leading Garden Panel class
- Click for info on our 5-day course in Northants
- Click for info on our 3-day Stained Glass Lamp Workshop
- Click for our class FAQ
About Vitreus Art
Vitreus Art is Jenny Timms and Mike Caddy - glass artists, course providers, and proprietors of Vitreus Art.
Jenny is an accomplished glass artist who loves to share her passion for all glass art forms with students and visitors to the gallery.
Mike has developed a specialism in traditional leaded stained glass and the creation of 3d glass work.
Together, the pair pride themselves on their friendly and supportive teaching style and in running inspiring courses for all levels.
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What attendees have said about our classes:
"Brilliant, totally enjoyable and easy to follow instruction "
"Great day….extremely satisfied with terrific teachers who were tremendous. Thanks Guys!"
"Really enjoyed the workshop. Tutors were brilliant"
Lara with the lamp she designed and made 
Learn to design your stained glass panel and then create it! 
A complex copper foiled 3d project, beautifully executed! 