Fall has a way of turning us inward. The light softens, the days shorten, and it starts to feel like the right season for reflection. There’s an old, simple truth in that: light always finds a way through the dark. And nothing sets a mood of cozy gratitude quite like candlelight glowing through glass.
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll craft your own 4×4″ mosaic glass candle holder in a rich fall palette — amber, copper, gold, deep crimson, plum, and touches of blue and green for depth and contrast. It’s a beautiful mantlepiece on its own, a natural fit for a Thanksgiving table, and honestly one of the best hostess gifts you can bring this season — handmade, useful, and warm.
How the class works:
- The Palette — I’ve already done the glass cutting for you, so you can go straight into the fun part: choosing from a rich array of fall glass tones, from warm ambers and crimsons to plum, blue, and green.
- The Technique — You’ll learn to place, puzzle, and glue translucent glass on an upright surface, so it catches daylight beautifully and glows warm once a candle’s lit.
- The Glow — Your registration includes a premium battery-operated LED candle. No flame, no smoke, no hassle — just warm light, ready to go.
Art Medium(s): mosaic glass and ceramic
Instructor: Harmony Thiessen
Cost: $45 – includes glass base, LED candle, and all pre-cut mosaic materials
Class size: 12
Age Groups: 14+
Experience level: This is a relaxed, welcoming space at the Whatcom Art Center. No previous art experience needed — come as you are, pull up a chair, and let’s make something that shines.
Materials to bring: No need for masks, gloves, or special clothing
Registration: Register here Harmony Thiessen Art to sign up and pay for this class. Seats are limited!
Instructor Bio:
Harmony Thiessen is a multidisciplinary artist and creativity educator with over 25 years of experience teaching in communities around the world. Her work invites people to reconnect with creativity as a natural, everyday way of seeing—offering simple, hands-on experiences that bring both beauty and a fresh perspective into daily life.
Instructor Links:
- Website: https://harmonythiessenart.com/
- YouTube: Harmony Thiessen Art – YouTube
- Instagram: @Harmony.Thiessen
- FaceBook: HarmonyTheissenArt
