Suggest a new activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Report a bug

Optional, 1 image up to 5 MB.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Stained Glass Art

Stained Glass Art

Min number of participants 1
Age 16+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 1 h
Cost Medium
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Cut coloured glass sheets, wrap the pieces in copper foil or lead came, and solder them into luminous panels — stained glass art is a craft where light is as much the material as the glass itself, producing works that change appearance through the day.

The Essentials

Steps

  • Choose a simple pattern and trace it onto glass, then cut each piece with a glass cutter and running pliers
  • Grind the edges smooth so pieces fit tightly against each other
  • Wrap each piece's edges in copper foil, then press the foil flat
  • Arrange the foiled pieces on the pattern and tack them together with dots of solder
  • Run a full solder bead along every seam on both sides, then add a hanging loop
  • Clean the finished panel with flux remover and polish the solder lines

Tips

  • Always wear safety glasses when cutting or scoring glass
  • Practice foiling and soldering on scrap glass before starting the real piece
  • Keep the soldering iron tip clean and tinned for smooth, even beads
  • Work in a well-ventilated space, since solder fumes can irritate the lungs
  • Start with a design that has few pieces and gentle curves rather than sharp points

What You Need

Activities

Similar activities (see all)

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Cross-Stitch

Cross-Stitch

Follow a charted grid pattern stitch by stitch, building colourful images or text on evenweave fabric with thread and a blunt needle — a portable, meditative craft perfect for quiet conversation and shared creativity.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Printmaking

Printmaking

Carve a linoblock, screen a stencil, or etch a metal plate and roll ink across it to print multiple original artworks — printmaking is a democratic art form where the matrix can produce an edition of identical images, each one still a handmade original.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Bollywood Dance Class

Bollywood Dance Class

Picking up high-energy Bollywood choreography together, with expressive hand gestures, vibrant footwork, and bright music that makes it impossible not to smile and laugh throughout.