Mosaic and Stained Glass Classes
Stained glass and Mosaics classes in Minneapolis, MN, are among our most popular offerings. Through this range of classes, you can learn how to create imagery out of flat sheets of glass through cutting, gluing, and grouting, or lining edges with copper foil, bending lead came for stained glass, and soldering to create a work of art. Many of our students have utilized the skills learned in these classes to make their own household decorations or products to sell online and in person. The majority of our stained glass and mosaics classes in Minneapolis, MN, are beginner-friendly, and any classes with prerequisites will state so in their respective descriptions. So, what are you waiting for? View our glass classes below and sign up today!
Registration is available to students 14 years old and up.
Foci MGCA offers a full-tuition scholarship open to BIPOC and a need based half-tuition scholarship open to anyone with financial need. Find out more about our scholarship opportunities here.
Masks are not required but strongly recommended. Disposable masks are available upon arrival. View our COVID-19 Policy here.
Stained Glass: Intro to Lead
In this introductory course, participants will learn how to create a leaded, stained glass panel. Students will learn about selecting, cutting, and grinding glass following a provided pattern of their choice. After which, we’ll move onto assembling the panel using lead came, soldering the joints, and applying a waterproofing putty. Finished projects can become sun catchers or small framed windows for display.
No experience required. All materials and safety supplies are provided. Offered quarterly. 4-week course, 12 hours total.
$425/person
Tuesdays 6-9pm
Registration Deadline 11/4/2025
Intro to Stained Glass
Learn the art of Stained Glass in this introductory course. Participants will select from a variety of beginner patterns to make their projects. We’ll then learn about selecting, cutting and grinding the glass to fit perfectly together. After which we’ll move onto copper foiling the edges and soldering the glass pieces together. Projects will become finished hanging suncatchers or a small framed window to display.
No experience required. All materials are provided. Offered quarterly. 4-week course, 12 hours of class time total.
$375/person
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Registration Deadline 10/4/2025
Intro to Mosaics
In this introductory Glass Mosaic course, students will choose a picture and create their own pattern to make their project. Students will learn about selecting glass and cutting pieces down to fit their pattern. Once cut and adhered to their panel, grout will be applied to the panel. The finished project will become a 12 x 12 panel.
No experience required. All materials are provided. Offered quarterly. 4-week course, 12 hours of class time total.
$325/person
Wednesdays 6-9 pm
Registration Deadline 11/5/25
Open Studio: Stained Glass
Come join us for Stained Glass Open Studio! Create a suncatcher, small project, or get assistance from a mentor with a larger project. All materials such as copper foil, lead came, solder, and patina, and glass is included. A stained glass mentor will be available for guidance if you have any questions about the process or need tips and tricks to enhance your skills. This is the perfect way to spend an evening creating art, learning new techniques, and getting to know other stained glass artists. This all inclusive fee covers studio rental, materials, glass, and the mentor’s time.
Prerequisite: Completed Intro to Stained Glass or have taken a Stained Glass Discovery experience.
Offered quarterly. One-day session, 3 hours of class time total.
$50/person
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Intermediate Stained Glass
Build on your foundational skills learned in Stained Glass 1 to start designing your own patterns. This 6 weeks course will expand on the basics by introducing pattern development, 3D form building, spatial planning, and refining soldering techniques. Each participant will get to design and build their own three- or four-sided lantern.
Prerequisite: Completed Intro to Stained Glass or equivalent.
All materials are provided. Offered semiannually. 6-week course, 18 hours of class time total.
$525/person
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Stained Glass: 3D Trinket Box
This 4 week class will expand on the basics of stained glass by introducing pattern drawing, 3D and spatial planning, and new soldering techniques. Each workshop participant will design and build their own 3D hinged-lid box approximately 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches x3 inches in size.
No experience required. All materials are provided. Offered semiannually. 4-week course, 12 hours of class time total.
$425/person.
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All Recurring Mosaic and Stained Glass Classes Offered
Intensive Core Classes
Intro to Stained Glass, 4-week course. Offered quarterly. No experience required.
Intermediate Stained Glass, 6-week course. Offered semiannually (Prerequisite: Intro to Stained Glass).
Stained Glass: Intro to Lead, 4-week course. Offered quarterly. No experience required.
Stained Glass: 3D Trinket Box, 4-week course. Offered semiannually. No experience required.
Intro to Mosaics, 4-week course. Offered semiannually. No experience required.
Visiting Artist Workshops, 5 day intensive class (prerequisite is dependent on curriculum).
Other Programming
Stained Glass Open Studio, one day session, offered seasonally. No experience required.
We strive to offer new and exciting classes and workshop each year. If you are interested in a specific technique, please inquire at contact@mnglassart.org.
Looking for our One-Day Glass Art Experiences? Check out our current Glass Discovery offerings here.