Entry No. 63 — the Grand Junction file — filed under: hands-on
Stained Glass Works Design Studio
A studio founded by Linda Hiatt-Neely back in 1985 whose glasswork has shipped to Australia, England, and Brazil and even been sold at Walt Disney World gift shops. They run a one-day mosaic stepping-stone class where you cut and arrange colored stained glass in the morning, break for lunch, then cement and finish your stone in the afternoon. All supplies and instruction are included, ages 14 and up.
The story
Linda Hiatt-Neely opened Stained Glass Works Design Studio back in 1985 at 1821 N. 19th Street. Long before Grand Junction saw a wave of DIY craft bars, Hiatt-Neely was quietly building a custom glass business that reached far beyond Western Colorado—shipping completed glasswork to clients in England, Australia, and Brazil, and even stocking gift shop shelves inside Walt Disney World.
While architectural glass remains the studio's backbone, the real draw for anyone who wants to handle real glass without buying a workshop full of specialized tools is their one-day mosaic stepping-stone class. It is an unpretentious, full-day dive into the mechanics of stained glass that turns raw sheets of colored glass into an indestructible piece of garden art.
What it's like
You arrive at a genuine working trade studio on North 19th Street rather than a polished retail storefront. The morning block is dedicated to safety, tool handling, and design: you pick your colored stained glass, score and cut the shapes, and assemble your pattern in a mold. After breaking for lunch on your own, you return for the hands-on mess of mixing cement, pouring, and setting the mosaic into a weather-resistant garden stone. All tools, glass, and supplies are provided for students ages 14 and up.
The move: Spend a full day building a mosaic stepping stone, designing the pattern together in the morning and grouting it into a finished garden piece by afternoon.
📍 Before you go Classes are scheduled periodically and fill up; call (970) 243-0362 to confirm the next stepping-stone date and register.
- 📍 Grand Junction (North 19th Street)
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1821 N. 19th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Wrigley Field Sports Bar & Grill — Located less than half a mile down North Avenue, this local classic makes a straightforward spot to grab lunch and play pinball during your midday workshop break.
- Working Artists Gallery & Stained Glass Supplies — If cutting mosaic glass makes you want to learn traditional copper-foil or leaded window construction, this downtown shop offers full multi-week stained glass courses.
- Pinspiration Grand Junction — For a lower-stakes DIY afternoon nearby, head 0.6 miles south to pick from a walk-in menu of craft projects.
Good to know
Do I need any previous stained glass experience?
No, all instruction and materials are included in the workshop, making it accessible for absolute beginners ages 14 and up.
How is the stepping-stone workshop structured?
It is a full one-day course split by a lunch break: you cut and arrange your colored glass in the morning, then cement and finish the garden stone in the afternoon.
How do I find out when the next class is held?
Classes are scheduled periodically and tend to fill up quickly, so you need to call the studio directly at (970) 243-0362 to confirm dates and register.
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Further reading: bbb.org · Facebook · atimetocraft.com · Official site
last checked: 2026-06-23