How much does a beginner stained glass class cost?

At Scottish Stained Glass in Centennial, the beginner Copper Foil Level 1 class costs $145. It’s a 4-hour session where all tools, glass, copper foil, solder, and materials are included. You take home a finished suncatcher the same day.

What is included in the price of a stained glass class?

All class prices at our Centennial studio include everything you need: glass sheets, copper foil tape, solder, flux, patina, safety glasses, and full use of all studio tools including glass cutters, grinders, and soldering irons. There are no hidden supply fees.

Are private stained glass lessons more expensive than group classes?

Private and group sessions start from $320, which is more than a group class but gives you a custom schedule, a dedicated instructor, and full studio access for your group. Half-day sessions run about 4 hours; full-day sessions run about 9 hours. The per-person cost drops significantly when you split a group booking across 6 or more people.

Is it cheaper to learn stained glass at home instead of taking a class?

Not usually — at least not to start. A basic home setup (glass cutter, grinder, soldering iron, copper foil, flux, solder, and safety gear) runs several hundred dollars before you’ve made your first piece. A $145 beginner class lets you try the entire process with professional tools and an experienced instructor before spending anything on equipment.

Do you offer gift cards for stained glass classes?

Yes. Gift cards are available in any amount and can be used toward any class or workshop at the studio — Copper Foil Level 1, Level 2, seasonal workshops, or private sessions. They’re delivered digitally and never expire.

How Much Do Stained Glass Classes Cost?

The price question is always the first one. Before you book, before you browse class dates, you want to know: what does a stained glass class actually cost, and is it worth it?

Short answer: group classes at our Centennial studio run $145 to $450 depending on level, and every price includes all tools and materials. Here’s the full breakdown.

Quick answer: stained glass class prices

All prices below reflect current rates at Scottish Stained Glass in Centennial, Colorado. Every class includes all glass, copper foil, solder, flux, safety gear, and studio tool use — no hidden supply fees.

Copper Foil Level 1 — $145 | 4 hours | Beginner — Your first stained glass piece. No experience required. All tools and materials included. You take home a finished suncatcher the same day.
Copper Foil Level 2 — $255 | 8 hours | Intermediate — A full studio day with more detailed patterns and 8 design options. Recommended after completing Foil 1.
Copper Foil Level 3 — $450 | 16 hours (2 full days) | Advanced — The most complex projects: large multi-panel pieces, advanced techniques. For experienced makers ready for serious work.
Seasonal workshops — $145–$175 | 3–4 hours — Holiday and themed sessions (pet portrait panels, Halloween designs, Christmas ornaments). Beginner-friendly, everything included.
Private & group sessions — From $320 — Half-day (4 hours) or full-day (9 hours) with your own group. Custom schedule, dedicated instructor, full studio.

What drives the price difference?

Skill level and project complexity

A beginner suncatcher uses around 10–15 glass pieces. An advanced Level 3 panel might use 60 or more, require multiple solder passes, and need structural reinforcement. More complexity means more time, more materials, and more instructor attention — so the price reflects that.

Session duration

Level 1 is 4 hours. Level 2 is a full 8-hour studio day. Level 3 spans two full days. Private sessions are booked by the half-day or full day. Longer time in the studio with a dedicated instructor costs more — which is also why you leave with something genuinely impressive.

Class size

We cap every class at 6 students. That’s not a marketing line — it’s the maximum where one instructor can actually watch your technique, catch mistakes before they become problems, and give you real hands-on guidance. Larger classes (10–15 at craft stores) are cheaper, but you’re largely on your own once the demo ends.

What’s included

Every class price covers everything: glass sheets in your chosen colors, copper foil tape, lead-free solder, flux, patina finish, safety glasses, and full use of grinders, glass cutters, soldering irons, and all studio equipment. There are no separate material fees and no supply list to buy before you arrive.

Is it worth the price?

Compare it to learning at home. A basic home stained glass setup — grinder, glass cutter, soldering iron, copper foil, flux, solder, and safety gear — runs several hundred dollars before you’ve cut your first piece. And the trickiest skills (clean glass cuts, smooth solder flow) are genuinely difficult to learn from a YouTube video without someone guiding your hand.

A $145 beginner class lets you try the complete process with professional tools, in a real working studio, with an instructor standing next to you. You leave with a finished piece. If you love it, you invest in your own setup knowing exactly what to buy. If it’s not for you, you’ve spent $145 instead of $400.

You leave with a finished piece on day one. That’s not typical of most craft classes.

For a deeper look at what the actual learning process involves, our beginner’s guide to learning stained glass walks through the four core skills and what to expect on day one.

What about gift cards?

If you’re buying for someone else, a stained glass gift card is the most flexible option. They’re redeemable for any class or workshop at the studio, delivered digitally, and never expire. The recipient picks the class and date that works for them.

Ready to book?

If you’re in the Denver area and ready to try it, the Copper Foil Level 1 class is the right starting point. $145, everything included, small group, and you walk out with a finished piece the same day.

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