Learn Stained Glass with Confidence

Friendly, step-by-step lessons and patterns to help you create smoother solder lines, cleaner cuts, and stained glass projects you’re proud to show off.

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For hobbyists who want guidance, not guesswork.

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WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE

Learn the Skills

From cutting and foiling to soldering and building 3D projects, you’ll find clear, step-by-step lessons to help you understand not just what to do, but why it works.

Shop Patterns

Choose from a growing collection of stained glass patterns in themes like florals, birds, holidays, and more — designed with real hobbyists in mind.

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Browse practical blog posts, quick tips, and troubleshooting guides so you can avoid common frustrations and enjoy your time at the workbench.

New to Stained Glass? Start Here.

If you’re just getting started, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by tools, safety questions, and all the different techniques.

I’ve put together a simple beginner path to walk you through the basics step by step, so you can move from “Where do I even start?” to “I finished my first project!”

In this beginner path, you’ll learn:

Which tools you actually need (and which you can skip for now)
How to cut glass more cleanly and accurately
How to apply copper foil so it stays put
How to get smoother, more even solder lines
Simple project ideas that are realistic for beginners

See the Beginner’s Guide

Want Smoother Solder Lines?

You’re not alone — soldering is one of the most frustrating parts of stained glass for many hobbyists. The good news? You don’t need special talent or expensive tools to improve your solder lines.

In this free video, I’ll show you three simple habits that can make a huge difference in how your solder flows and finishes.

Pop in your email below and I’ll send the video straight to your inbox.

Browse Stained Glass Patterns

Whether you’re looking for a simple beginner piece or your next “wow” project, you’ll find patterns designed to be both beautiful and buildable.

Beginner-Friendly Patterns

Simple, confidence-building designs with fewer pieces — perfect for learning the basics while creating something beautiful.

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Suncatcher Patterns

Bright, cheerful designs that are quick to cut, fun to solder, and perfect for gifting, selling, or adding a little colour to your windows.

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Stained Glass Panels

Larger, more detailed designs that offer a satisfying challenge and a stunning finished piece you’ll be proud to display.

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Hi, I’m Samantha — Your Stained Glass Guide.

I’m a self-taught stained glass artist and instructor based in Ontario, Canada, and I’ve been helping people learn stained glass online since 2017.

Over the years, I’ve discovered that the best learning happens when things feel clear, encouraging, and do-able — not intimidating. That’s why I break techniques down into manageable steps, explain why we do things a certain way, and share the little tricks I wish I’d known when I was starting out.

Whether you’re picking up a glass cutter for the first time or refining your skills after years of hobby work, my goal is to help you feel more confident, more capable, and more inspired at the workbench.

Learn More About Samantha

Samantha Calder smiling in her stained glass studio, standing over a lightbox with a lion-themed glass painting in progress.

Testimonials

"This morning I woke up before dawn so excited to read about your techniques & put them to practice. I improved immeasurably. I can’t believe how much more comfortable I was with cutting my pieces. I probably spent 10% of the time that I normally spend on the grinder! Thank you so much. I’m very excited about improving my craft."

Julie L - Makers Club Member

"I have been exploring and watching some of the videos. Things are starting to click better. I’ve had a few aha moments. I especially enjoyed watching the 3-d video of the cactus. I have been wanting to do one but wasn’t sure how to piece one together! Your video helped a lot!"

Cathy A - Makers Club Member

"I have watched all of the tutorials and made myself a reference book. I have learned so much from you. I did not know anything about how solder flowed or how to take it off or add more. I'm loving the course and looking forward to the next live workshop."

Sandra S - Makers Club Member