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Christmas Tea Light Stained Glass Workshop

Participants learn how to create a Christmas-themed sun catcher or tea light using the copper foil technique and a choice of four designs. Under the guidance of stained glass artist Jo Munford, attendees practice selecting and cutting glass, grinding edges, foiling, fluxing, soldering, and finishing their piece. The completed glass artwork can be displayed on a window sill or illuminated with a candle at home.

Mon, Dec 7, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

£150 per person, including tuition, coffee and tea. Materials and tools are provided. The Museum café will be open, or participants may bring a packed lunch.

Hours

10:00am–4:30pm.

Food & Drink

Tuition includes coffee and tea; the Museum café will be open, or you may bring a packed lunch. Let the organisers know about dietary requirements in advance.

Accessibility

Participants need good manual dexterity and hand and wrist strength; the morning involves standing, with seating available in the afternoon.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Adults interested in a hands-on stained glass craft

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Wear flat, comfortable, closed-in shoes, as you will be standing while learning to cut and grind glass.
  • Dress in layers because the workshop takes place in the Gridshell, which can be cool.
  • Bring reading glasses if you need them for close work on your stained glass piece.
  • Consider whether you have the required hand and wrist strength and manual dexterity before booking.
  • All materials and tools are provided, so you do not need to bring your own workshop equipment.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop suitable for?

It suits beginners and people looking to refresh their stained-glass skills; good manual dexterity and hand and wrist strength are required.

What will I make and learn?

Choose from four designs for a Christmas sun catcher or tea light, and learn to select and cut glass, grind, foil, flux, solder and finish it.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear flat, comfortable, closed-in shoes and layers, as the Gridshell can be cool. Bring reading glasses if you need them for close work; tools and materials are provided.

What food and drink are available?

Coffee and tea are included. The Museum café will be open, or you can bring a packed lunch; share dietary requirements in advance.

How many people can take part, and will I be standing?

The workshop is limited to six participants. You will be on your feet during the morning and can sit down in the afternoon.

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