Introduction to Stained - New Designs

🗓️ Sat 14th February 2026

🕙 10.00am - 5.15pm 

📍 Castlecomer Craft Yard, Kilkenny, R95 HY7X

Looking for a unique and creative way to spend your weekend? Come along to the stained glass workshop at the Discovery Park, where you'll discover the art of stained glass through the tiffany style method. Gain a glimpse into the world of the prolific Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke, appreciating the intricate craft behind his iconic windows. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential steps of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass, creating your own stained

Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about the art of stained glass. Absolutely no creative experience needed.

Limited spaces available 

* If you would like to pay for the workshop in two installments that's no problem at all. Please email me directly at glassandarrow@gmail.com or use the contact form on the website to arrange 

What's included

- ready made contemporary templates

- all tools, materials and equipment

- selection of coloured / textured glass sheets

- PPA (personal protective equipment)

- care guide and bag 

You will be guided through the following on the day

✧ materials and equipment

✧ workspace preparation

✧ health and safety

✧ selection of glass

✧ scoring, cutting and breaking

✧ shaping, foiling and soldering

✧ cleaning, polishing and hanging

Additional information

• Please keep in mind that there will be quite a lot of standing and moderate labour during the making of your stained glass suncatcher. Glass cutting also requires a certain amount of strength and mobility in the wrist. The workshop is not suitable for people with restricted mobility.

• Not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to the lead content in the solder

• Limited to 6 spaces to optimise workshop space and provide high quality tuition.

• 16+ years old to attend

• No previous experience is required. All abilities are more than welcome.

• Due to the layout of the space unfortunately we cannot accommodate for wheelchair users.

• May run over depending on progress. It is highly recommend to keep the following hour free and avoid needing to rush off.

• Attendees wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and no open sandals. Aprons and protective equipment will be provided.

• Customers should aim to arrive on time to ensure the whole group is ready to begin together. Please plan your journey / parking. 

Cancellation policy

Most people are considerate and understand that last minute cancellations have a negative effect on a business such as preparation time/ordering of resources/loss of revenue. If I don't outline a cancellation policy I will personally suffer from the consequences. This policy is designed to reduce the last minute ‘no shows’ and to protect my business. I am very grateful for your understanding.

4 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer a full refund or one free date change.

3 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer 75% refund or one free date change.

2 weeks in advance of your course date - I offer 50% refund or one free date change.

Cancellations received with less than 2 week’s notice / no shows on the day – unfortunately no refund or date change will be offered.

* Aveen reserves all rights to cancel or postpone the workshop if full capacity is not reached.