Stained Glass – Evening (Introductory to Intermediate Level)

Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Date: April 28 – June 16, 2026 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks)
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Millie Harpell & Jane MacNeil
Fee: $171.60 + HST (Members) | $197.34 + HST (Non-Members)

This program focuses on stained glass creation using the copper foil method which involves five main steps: designing on paper and transferring the design to glass, cutting glass and grinding down the edges, wrapping the glass pieces with copper foil, soldering the pieces, and applying finishing patinas.

Registration fees include use of grinding and soldering tools. Beginner kits are available for purchase at $20, payable directly to the instructor, and include materials (glass, solder and foil) for three suncatchers. Students who complete the beginner kit and wish to start a larger project will need to purchase additional materials themselves.

Millie Harpell began working with stained glass in the early 1990s. She practiced under the direction of Robina Bagnell and Irene Campbell. Millie’s work includes sun catchers, window valences, small and large panels, simple to complicated lamps and light boxes. Millie finds Stained glass very exciting and a rewarding hobby.

Jane MacNeil began taking stained glass classes in the early 1990s when the School of Crafts was located at the Lyceum on George Street. She was very lucky to be mentored by three fantastic instructors: Doug McGillivray, Robina Bagnell and Irene Campbell. Throughout the years Jane has created many stained glass items such as suncatchers, large panels, and lamps. Her favourite pieces have always been angels. To this day it amazes her what beautiful items can be created with glass if you have patience (sometimes a lot of patience). Stained glass is a great hobby with extremely rewarding results once your work is completed.