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.

    Includes the use of our tools. Students provide their own supplies which are available for purchase or bring your own.

    Advanced beginner to intermediate, ages 14 through adult .

    Class size limited to 12.

    $80 per month/4 two hour sessions per month

    Registration for June-September 2026

    Tuesdays 6-8pm (limited space available)

    Wednesdays 1-3pm (limited space available)

    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.

      Option 1: Wednesdays, August 12th-September 30th, 6-8 pm (CLASS FULL)

    Option 2: Thursdays, August 13th-October 1st, 10am-12pm (CLASS FULL)

    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.

Stained Glass Workshops

In our stained glass workshop students will learn to foil and solder a precut butterfly sun-catcher. No experience necessary. Must be 14 years of age. $65 Class size limited to 8. For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers your legs to mid-calf.

Instructor: Cora Greene and Patricia Haynes

Dimensional Butterfly Available Sessions:

Option 1:Option 1:  Thursday, July 9th 1-3pm (1 opening)

Option 2:  Saturday, July 18th 10am-noon Class Full

Option 3:   Thursday, July 23rd 6-8pm (2openings)

Glass Fusing Workshops

Fused Glass Pocket Vase

In our 2-hour workshop, students will create their own design using glass on glass to make a beautiful pocket vase. No experience is necessary. Must be 14 years of age. $75

Instructor: Jill McNeely

Don’t miss out, register today in person, or call (704)985-5157!

Fusing workshops are limited to 10.

Option 1: Thursday, August 13th , 2026 6-8pm Option 2: Saturday August 15th, 2026, 10am-noon

You will have to return to pick up your piece, as it must fire for 8-10 hours and then cool slowly and then fired again to slump into the nightlight form. For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers your legs to mid-calf.

Glass Mosaics Workshops

In our 3-hour workshop, students will make a decorative glass mosaic flowerpot exploring the art of glass mosaics. 

 Participants will use small pieces of glass to make an image that is held in place with mortar.   No experience is necessary. Must be 14 years of age. 

Instructor: Charlye Hubbard

The cost is $70 and includes supplies. Workshops are limited to 10. 

Don’t miss out, register today in person, or call 704-985-5157!   

Saturday, August 8th, 2026 1-4pm (Class Full)

For your safety, please wear closed-toed shoes and leg covering below the knee.

Registration for classes/workshops is nonrefundable.   You may transfer your class registration to a friend.  If you cancel no later than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the class, you may transfer your registration to a future class /workshop within a 6-month period.

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!

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!