Who We Are

Glass Ingenuity was born out of the desire to share our passion for stained glass and other forms of glass art. We sell stained glass sheets and supplies at retail. Our studio space offers classes and workspace for novice and experienced glass artists in foiled and leaded stained glass, glass mosaics, fusing, slumping and kiln casting. Our gallery features the works of local and regional artist who create glass art in any form. We are a veteran and woman owned business. You will find us located in the Bell Block 1898 building, located on the corner of South Main Street and Fisher Street in Historic Downtown Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Call 704-985-5157 or Visit Us to Register

  • Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Stained Glass Classes

    This class is designed for advanced beginners to intermediate students, who have previously completed a beginner’s course, to continue building upon their skills. In this class students will work on a project of their choice with support of an instructor.

    Inciudes the use of our tools. Students provide their own supplies. Available for purchase or bring your own.

    Advanced beginner to intermediate, ages 14 through adult .

    Class size limited to 12.

    All Classes full for the remainder of 2025

    For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers your legs to mid-calf or longer. We provide safety glasses, or you can bring your own if you prefer.

  • Beginners 8-Week Stained Glass Series

    This 8-week two-hour series (or 4-week four hour Saturday’s) is designed to teach those without experience the Tiffany/foiled stained-glass technique from start to finish (glass cutting, foiling, soldering and finishing).  In this class students will make a sun-catcher (all students will make the same suncatcher to learn glass cutting) and will choose one four beginner window panels.  Classes are limited to 8.  Must be 14 years of age.

    The cost is $300 for the 8-week series, due upon registering (includes glass for the suncatcher, foil, solder, framing, and other supplies for both projects).  Participants will have additional cost of approximately $25-$30 for glass for the panel, depending on participant’s glass choices.

    Call us (704-985-5157) or visit us in person to register!

    Class size limited to 8.

    January 2026 Options:

    Wednesday’s 6-8 pm January 21-March 11th (6 Open Spaces)

    Thursday’2 10am-12pm January 22-March 12th (3 Open Spaces)

    For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers your legs to mid-calf or longer. We provide safety glasses, or you can bring your own if you prefer.

  • Cancelation Policy

    Registration for classes/workshops is nonrefundable. You may transfer your class registration to a friend. If you cancel no later than 15 days prior to the start of class, you may transfer your registration to a future class within a 6-month period.

Now Registering for 2025 Holiday Ornament Workshops

Now Registering for 2025 Holiday Ornament Workshops

Glass Mosaics

Stained Glass

2025 Christmas Ornament Workshops

Cost for all workshops (all materials included) $65

Must be 14 to participate - No experience necessary

For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers legs to mid-calf

To register visit our shop in person or call 704-985-5157

 

Fused Glass Ornament Workshops:

In our 2-hour workshop, students will make a beautiful, fused glass holiday ornament and explore the art of glass fusing. Class size limited to 12.

Participants will have to return to pick it up, as it must fire 8-10 hours and then cool slowly.

Instructor: Jill McNeely

 

Fused Wreaths and Trees

Thursday, November 13th, 6-8 pm (Class Full)  

Friday, November 14th, 10am-12pm (Class Full)    

Fused Snowmen: 

Friday, December 5th, 10am-12pm (Class Full)

Tuesday, December 9th, 6-8 pm (3 Class Full)

 

Glass Mosaic Ornament Workshops:

Participants will adhere tiny pieces of stained glass onto an acrylic Christmas tree, star or traditional ornament form to make an ornament.  The spaces between the glass are then filled with grout.  Class size 12.

Instructor: Charlye Hubbard

Friday, November 21st, 6-8 pm (Class Full)

Tuesday, December 2nd, 6-8pm (3 openings)

 

Stained-Glass Ornament Workshops:

Participants will foil and solder precut stained glass pieces and make a stained-glass ornament (star, string of lights, traditional ornament).   Class size 8.

 

Instructor:   Cora Greene

 Saturday, November 15th, 10am-12pm (Class full)

Monday, November 17th, 6pm-8pm (Class full)

Wednesday, December 3rd, 6-8pm (Class full)

Thursday, December 4th, 10am-12pm (Class full)

Saturday, December 6th, 10am-12pm (Class full)

 

 

 

Fused Glass

Our beginner’s class participants are finishing their first projects! It brings us joy to see smiles on their faces when they proudly display their finished work!

Your regional source for Youghiogheny, Wissmach and Oceanside stained glass and system 96 fusing glass, along with other glass art supplies and tools!

Advancing in their skill

Our Classes

We are having an incredible time with our students as they learn and have fun in our classes and workshops!

Fun Fusing Workshops

Fun Fusing Workshops

Jill McNeely will no doubt capture your attention and enthusiasm while teaching you the basics in one of our glass fusing workshops! She is an excellent instructor and we a very grateful to have her on our team!