The Art of Light & Layers: A Stained Glass Experience

Instructor: BillieJo Scharfenberg

Dates: July 12 – 17, 2026 

Time: Sunday 5:00 pm – Friday 12:00 pm 

Skill Level: Beginner-friendly, Intermediate, Advanced

Tuition Only: $400 (includes lunches and welcome dinner) *You can add additional meals at the end of the registration form

Tuition + Lodging: $1,100 single room, $825 shared room (includes all meals)

Join us for a transformative week-long retreat where you’ll create your own stunning 14” x 18” stained glass window using the iconic Tiffany-style copper foil method. Over the course of the week, you’ll learn every step of the process—designing your pattern, cutting and fitting glass, foiling with precision, and soldering with confidence—while exploring advanced techniques to take your work beyond traditional flat panels.

You’ll experiment with plating to build depth and luminosity, and incorporate three-dimensional additions that bring texture, movement, and sculptural life to your window. Through hands-on instruction, personalized guidance, and ample studio time, you’ll gain practical skills and the joy of watching your artwork evolve each day.

Whether you’re deepening your craft or discovering a new passion, this immersive retreat offers inspiration, community, and a week-long artistic adventure in stained glass.