Weekend workshop “Glass painting”

For beginners and interested parties

You will create your own stained-glass in 3 days, from the design to the final product.

Are you fascinated by the art of stained-glass? Have you wanted to try it out for a long time? Or do you already have experience in the production of art glazing and would like to expand your knowledge?

In our workshop, you will learn how to make your own stained-glass - from design to completion.

1st day: Friday, 12–18 h

  • Development of the design 
  • Creating the outline and stencilling 
  • Cutting the glass 
  • Stained glass first step: painting the contours 
  • followed by the first intermediate firing overnight

2nd day: Saturday, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m.

  • Remaining cuts 
  • Glass painting second step: coating and wiping technique / etching 
  • Stained-glass third step: application of silver yellow and glass enamel colors 
  • followed by the second intermediate firing overnight

3rd day: Sunday, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m.

  • Joining the individual pieces of glass with H-lead profiles to form a lead glazing
  • Soldering, cementing and cleaning the lead glazing. 
  • Soldering on suspension eyelets, fitting the chain 
    And you are already holding your first self-made stained-glass in your hands.

You will work with the following materials:

We have a large stock of colored glass!

  • Mouth-blown antique glass from the Lamberts glassworks in Waldsassen
  • Genuine cathedral glass from the Lamberts glassworks in Waldsassen
  • Various ornamental and textured glass pieces
  • Opalescent and colored glass
    The glass painting is done with paints, pigments, and binders from manufacturers such as Rüger & Günzel, Wolbring, and Peliglass.

All materials are included.

We work in the beautiful setting of the "Weiberwirtschaft" (Women's Business founders' and entrepreneurs' center) in the heart of Berlin.

You will receive personal instruction from master glasspainter Christiane Mergner, who has many years of experience.

The course takes place in a small group, with a maximum of 4 participants.

Subway: U8 Bernauer Straße    
Streetcar: M1 Zionskirchplatz or M10 Bernauer Straße

Coffee, tea, water, and cookies are available at all times. You'll also find many cafés, restaurants, and bakeries in the immediate vicinity.

Cost: €499.80 including materials

Dates:

July 13–15, 2026

July 31 – August 2, 2026 


And by arrangement.

Please contact us using the contact form, and we'll keep you updated on new dates for our weekend workshop, "Stained Glass."

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