Beginners Stained Glass Workshop in Syracuse
New for 2025: Discover the Art of Stained Glass
Looking ahead to fall? This is a great time to explore a new hands-on art class in Syracuse. Chautauqua Wawasee and the Syracuse Parks Department are excited to introduce a beginner’s stained glass workshop.
During this three-session course, you will learn how to select a pattern, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, solder, and finish your own stained glass panel. The process is simple to follow and deeply rewarding.
All materials, tools, and equipment are included in the registration fee.
Meet Your Instructor: Sally Mahnken
Sally Mahnken is a Syracuse-based stained glass artist and a regular exhibitor at the Wawasee Fine Arts Festival, where she has shown her work for the last 10 years. She has also participated in the Winona Lake Fine Arts Show twice and exhibited pieces in two regional galleries. These venues have offered great opportunities to share and sell her work, as well as focus on commissioned stained glass.
Her creations include stained glass panels, sun catchers, tables, lamps, and windows. In addition, she uses leftover scrap glass to create mosaics—both as a sustainable practice and an artistic challenge.
Sally works with the copper foil technique made popular by Tiffany, and sometimes uses lead cam to frame circular designs. She has taken numerous classes to sharpen her skills and broaden her creative range. However, she is quick to say she does not consider herself a professional stained glass artist. In her own words, she considers herself “a very good amateur.”
Beginners Stained Glass Workshop
Dates: September 4, 11, and 18
Time: 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Location: Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Dr., Syracuse, IN
Instructor: Sally Mahnken
Cost: $65.87 (Includes a $5.87 Eventbrite fee)
Class Size: Limited to 8 participants
Register HERE
This brand-new class is limited to just 8 participants. Register early to reserve your spot and experience the joy of stained glass. You’ll leave with a finished piece and the knowledge to continue creating on your own.
