Glassie Ladies specializes in custom stained glass art pieces, providing glass and supplies to the avid stained glass artist, as well as teaching newcomers the art of stained glass.
Glassie Ladies showroom houses many completed pieces of glass art for purchase. We offer stained glass and fused glass in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Stained glass supplies and tools are available for the stained glass artist.
Contact us for your specialized custom art piece. We will be happy to help you with your design and color selection. Our artists over have 45 years of combined experience working with stained glass!
Glass Art Classes
Stained Glass Classes:
We offer stained glass beginners' classes during our open hours on Tuesdays through Saturdays and on Tuesday or Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, by appointment only. A
ll glass, supplies, and use of tools are included for the first project. This class is a total of 12 hours, in 2-hour increments, usually once a week. Cost: $220
An intermediate class is offered with the prerequisite of the beginner class or prior knowledge and experience working with stained glass. This class is a total of 20 hours with each session usually occurring once a week for 2 to 3 hours. Cost: $195
Mosaic Glass Classes
Mosaic classes are offered during normal business hours and scheduled by appointment. Please call 803-796-0407 for further information and to register. The class time is up to 7 hours: 6 hours learning to cut and place glass, 1 hour learning how to apply grout. After the glass is placed, the piece has to dry for at least 48 hours before the grout can be applied. A framed clear piece of glass (the substrate), the stained glass pieces (the tesserae), and the grout are provided. Cost: $95.00
Fused Glass Classes
We offer classes in fusing glass during normal business hours, by reservation, on Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:00 - 6:00 and Saturdays, 10:00 - 5:00. We offer evening classes, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, by appointment only on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
We offer studio time for the artist who needs table space. Please contact us for pricing, availability, and reserving your space at one of our six work tables. 803-796-0407
What is a Stained Glass Class?
In the beginner's class, you will learn to cut a pattern, cut the glass for that pattern, grind, foil, and solder the pieces together using the Tiffany foiling method. All glass, pattern, and supplies are furnished for your first project. This class is 12 hours long (2-hour class for 6 weeks). By the end of this session, you will complete your project to take home with you and have a good understanding of building a stained glass panel or sun catcher. Cost: $220.
The intermediate class is 20 hours (2-hour class for 10 weeks) in which you will perfect your newly learned skills. You will also learn to design your own piece of art, if desired. This class allows for your creativity to be unleashed! Cost:$195.
Both classes are offered during business hours, Tuesday through Saturday. Contact us for more detailed information and availability of class times. 803-796-0407.
What is a Mosaic Glass Class?
Cost: $95
In the mosaic class, you will be taught how to cut glass with nippers, how to attach tesserae to a substrate, and how to grout and clean the project for a finished work of art. The mosaic session is up to 7 hours.
Please call 803-796-0407 to schedule a time convenient for you!
What is a Fused Glass Class?
Cost: $55 to $125
Cost: $55 to $125In the fused glass class, you will learn the basics of glass fusing, combining pieces of glass and frit to create your unique design. We will teach you the techniques required to make wind chimes, potted plant stakes and Christmas ornaments. The class consists of one 2-hour session with a follow-up time to retrieve your piece of art once fired in our off-sight kiln. These classes are scheduled by appointment only during normal business hours.
Please call 803-796-0407 to reserve a class date.
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Our classes are designed especially for individuals and/or groups:
Small Groups
Bridal Party Outing
Sunday School Class
Mother / Daughter date (please, no one under 18 years old)
to register for classes listed above.