3D Stained Glass: Florals & Foliage
Take your glass from flat to FAB!
Level: beginner and up
Ages: 14 and up
Join stained glass artist Kara for an immersive, hands-on, two-part workshop where you’ll dive into the captivating world of 3D stained glass. In this comprehensive, step-by-step workshop, you’ll take your projects from flat to FAB using 3D flowers, leaves, mixed media and wire structures. With a wide selection of colorful art glass and items to choose from, you will craft your own leafy 3D creation while learning a completely new skill or expanding your existing skills.
Whether you’re learning the basics or ready to push your glass skills into the third dimension, this workshop is designed to help you confidently create. As this workshop allows for different levels of glassers, the project you leave with will vary. Beginners may finish one small flower, while intermediate-level glassers may have time to complete a flower hoop with leaves. Project difficulty and instruction will be scaled according to individual skill level.
Schedules
Price is for the full weekend experience — both the Saturday and Sunday session are included in the one ticket, and registrants should plan to attend both days.
- Sept 26 & 27 (Sat & Sun), 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. each day (6 hours total)
What To Expect
Over the course of 6 hours (split into two 3-hour sessions), you’ll receive personalized guidance in a supportive and fun environment, with all materials and tools provided. We will cover all the basics of stained glass – cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, polishing, and studio safety – while teaching you Kara’s unique approach to 3D soldering.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave not only with a one-of-a-kind 3D stained glass sculpture, but also with new skills, confidence, and hands-on experience working with glass.
Who This Is For
This workshop is suitable for all levels of glass artists from absolute beginner to advanced. Project difficulty will be scaled according to your individual skill level and time constraints. Limited to 5 participants per session, with a minimum of 3 participants required to run. Participants aged 14 and up are welcome; those under 18 must have guardian permission to take part.
*Please note: the studio space is not wheelchair accessible; stairs access is required. Further attendance instructions will be emailed to registrants upon booking confirmation.
About The Artist
Kara Bussey is a Calgary-based stained glass artist, known for reimagining glass as both sculpture and statement. Blending traditional copper foil techniques with unconventional materials, her work pushes beyond flat panels into layered, dimensional forms—ranging from intricate botanical sculptures to wearable glass pieces seen on runways and in contemporary exhibitions. With 25 years of experience, her popular social media presence (@glimpseglass), and her book, Stained Glass for Beginners, Kara loves introducing new eyes to the magic of glass.
Kara’s workshop is offered on multiple dates. To find alternative dates, browse [here].
