Polish Stained Glass Workshop in Krakow

Sightseeing  :  Poland  :  Southern Poland  :  Krakow  :  Cultural Tours

Uncover the art of making stained glass and create your own during this 3-hour tour of Krakow’s Stained Glass Museum and workshop. During this tour you’ll learn the passion of one of Poland’s most lauded crafts, stained glass making. Explore the Stained Glass Museum’s collection of roughly 1,000 pieces, which have been amassed since 1902. Then, express your inner artist by working with masters of the craft to create your own piece of stained glass to take home. Enjoy it all without the crowds, on this small-group tour limited to 10.Meet your guide and small group at the Stained Glass Museum for a 1-hour tour followed by a 2-hour Polish stained glass workshop. Delve into how Krakow’s stained glass masterpieces are designed and created. Uncover the processes and techniques unchanged since the Middle Ages as your guide walks you through the museum. Marvel at the intricate pieces and see how colorful glass is masterfully soldered together. Take a coffee break and then head to the workshop.
Once you feel like an expert in the process of making stained glass, participate in creating your own piece during a 2-hour workshop. Enjoy peace of mind with guidance from the master stained glass crew. Slip on a protective apron and tighten up your safety glasses as you select your favorite glass colors. Next prepare your creation by cutting the glass, polishing each piece, and preparing the frame. Finally, calmly solder your stained glass and framing for an exquisite piece you can take home.