Tucson Botanical Gardens: Pressed Flowers in Glass – Ornament or Suncatcher

About this event

In this beginner-level workshop, students will make their own 3×3″ beveled Triangular Pressed Flower suncatcher using flowers from my garden.

The workshop will cover the following:

• Flower Selection

• Background color selection using pre-cut glass

• Glass cleaning

• Creating your design with a 3×3″ triangle bevel front

• Sanding corners of background glass

• Tacking down flowers

• Wrapping the piece in copper foil

• Finishing with silver bail and colorful ribbon for hanging

Class fee includes materials for 1 project and use of tools/equipment. Open to participants aged 10+. Closed-toed shoes are required. When working with glass there is a chance of getting cut. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver; please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign forms.

Ages 18+

From Tucson Botanical Gardens