
Instructor & Studio Artist
Decades of stained glass craft, taught with warmth, patience, and an unmistakable eye for color.
About Sheila
Sheila has been working in stained glass for decades, with hundreds of studio commissions and thousands of student hours behind her. Her practice blends traditional technique with a modern sensibility for color — the kind of eye that comes only from years spent choosing glass under changing light.
As an instructor, she is warm, patient, and endlessly encouraging. She meets students where they are — whether they've never held a glass cutter or they're returning for their fifth class — and helps them build real skill without ever feeling rushed.
Students consistently describe her as the reason they fell in love with stained glass. Her classes feel less like lessons and more like time spent in a working artist's studio, learning by doing.
What she teaches
Beginner
First cuts, foiling, and soldering — a complete suncatcher in one session.
Intermediate
Expand into more detailed designs and refined technique.
Advanced
Multi-panel builds, advanced soldering, and ambitious compositions.
1-on-1
Half-day or full-day private stained glass sessions tailored to you.
Special
Themed holiday and seasonal projects — pet portraits, frames, ornaments and more.
Teaching style
Sheila teaches at a pace that lets the craft settle in. She'll demonstrate a cut, hand you the tool, and stay close while you try — never rushing you, never taking over.
Expect gentle encouragement, honest feedback on your soldering and cutting, and thoughtful color suggestions that make your piece feel unmistakably yours.
Best for
Pick a class, book a private session, or explore a seasonal workshop.