Our Crafts Workshops, hosted on the historic Pilchuck Glass School campus or in our Seattle studio, focus on the regenerative use of materials found in the natural environment or offer an accessible introduction to glass making. These workshops are a rare opportunity to get a taste of the breathtaking and historic Pilchuck Glass School campus and dip your toe into the world of glass art and design.
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This workshop is for absolute beginners and those seeking to build on previous workshops. Beginning students will learn the basics of stained glass while turning their very own design into a sun catcher. Students may work from a selection of designs or work with the instructor to develop a design that fits within an 8x8 inch square. This workshop will cover how to cut and grind glass to fit a pattern, apply copper foil, and solder the glass together using the Tiffany technique.
Returning students may work on personal projects with guided instruction focusing on strengthening both technique and confidence. The course emphasizes designing for stability, reinforcing larger projects, and refining essential skills such as glass cutting, fitting, and soldering. Students will work at their own pace on an individual project, with ongoing guidance and hands on support from the instructor. Whether students are looking to improve craftsmanship, take on more ambitious designs, or feel more confident in their stained glass practice, this course offers the time, structure, and mentorship to support that growth.
All materials and tools are provided, you need only bring your curiosity. Each student will leave with a finished, and ready to hang, stained glass design.
This workshop is for absolute beginners and those seeking to build on previous workshops. Beginning students will learn the basics of stained glass while turning their very own design into a sun catcher. Students may work from a selection of designs or work with the instructor to develop a design that fits within an 8x8 inch square. This workshop will cover how to cut and grind glass to fit a pattern, apply copper foil, and solder the glass together using the Tiffany technique.
Returning students may work on personal projects with guided instruction focusing on strengthening both technique and confidence. The course emphasizes designing for stability, reinforcing larger projects, and refining essential skills such as glass cutting, fitting, and soldering. Students will work at their own pace on an individual project, with ongoing guidance and hands on support from the instructor. Whether students are looking to improve craftsmanship, take on more ambitious designs, or feel more confident in their stained glass practice, this course offers the time, structure, and mentorship to support that growth.
All materials and tools are provided, you need only bring your curiosity. Each student will leave with a finished, and ready to hang, stained glass design.
Explore the art of reverse gilding and sign painting with Morgan Peterson. In this introductory workshop, students will learn traditional and contemporary sign painting and water gilding on glass. Topics will including water gilding with gold foil, painting techniques, and the application of special effect materials.
All materials and tools are provided, you need only bring your willingness to explore this timeless technique. Each student will leave with a small finished piece.
This workshop is for absolute beginners and those seeking to build on previous workshops. Beginning students will learn the basics of stained glass while turning their very own design into a sun catcher. Students may work from a selection of designs or work with the instructor to develop a design that fits within an 8x8 inch square. This workshop will cover how to cut and grind glass to fit a pattern, apply copper foil, and solder the glass together using the Tiffany technique.
Returning students may work on personal projects with guided instruction focusing on strengthening both technique and confidence. The course emphasizes designing for stability, reinforcing larger projects, and refining essential skills such as glass cutting, fitting, and soldering. Students will work at their own pace on an individual project, with ongoing guidance and hands on support from the instructor. Whether students are looking to improve craftsmanship, take on more ambitious designs, or feel more confident in their stained glass practice, this course offers the time, structure, and mentorship to support that growth.
All materials and tools are provided, you need only bring your curiosity. Each student will leave with a finished, and ready to hang, stained glass design.
Pilchuck's 2026 Program is not to be missed. Back by popular demand, we have several returning Guest Artists. Boyd Sugiki and Lisa Zerkowitz return to guide participants in honing shapes, heat control and color applications in the hot shop. Raven Skyriver and Kelly O'Dell will be back at it, bringing nature to life in the hot shop through hot sculpting. Eddy Bennett will be returning with his mentor Dave Smith to impart their masterful Victorian reverse signpainting techniques. For the first time, Pilchuck brings Peter V Hermansson and Bjørn Friborg to explore narrative expression through the Swedish Graal technique while Ashley Harris and Matthew Day Perez will take kiln-forming techniques to new heights through unconventional mold-making methods. Our first ever Design Session (Session 6: Form) will pair designers, artists and fabricators to push the boundaries of glass in design.
With all this and so much more, there is something for absolutely anyone ready to either start their glass journey or take it to the next level. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest campus and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists. As always, Pilchuck's 2026 Program pulls together the legendary and emerging leaders in glass. We hope you choose to join us!
