Entry No. 55 — the Wichita file — filed under: hands-on
Rayer's Bearden Stained Glass Supply & Gallery
A longtime independent stained glass shop and gallery on West Kellogg, packed with colored sheet glass and the tools of the trade. Their one-day foiling classes teach the copper-foil (Tiffany) method and send you home the same afternoon with a finished piece like a heart, cactus, or spinner. They also run fused-glass sessions where you cut and kiln-fire your own bowl or garden stake. Multi-week beginner courses are offered too, but the single-session classes are the date-friendly pick.
The story
Along West Kellogg Drive, behind an unpretentious storefront, sits a working haven for glass artisans: Rayer's Bearden Stained Glass Supply & Gallery. The shop is a dense, light-refracting warehouse of raw colored glass sheets, glass cutters, grinders, and rolls of copper foil. While many craft stores shifted toward mass-manufactured craft kits, Bearden has remained an independent stronghold for traditional stained glass, offering full-scale supplies, custom restoration work, and hands-on teaching right in West Wichita.
The real draw for a quiet afternoon outing is their single-session class lineup. The shop runs low-stakes, single-day workshops focused on the classic copper-foil (Tiffany) technique. In an afternoon, you learn the mechanics of scoring, snapping, grinding down sharp edges, wrapping raw edges in foil, and soldering it all into a finished piece like a cactus, heart, or glass spinner. They also host fused-glass workshops where you cut and arrange raw glass to be kiln-fired into garden stakes or small bowls.
What it's like
Inside, the air smells slightly of flux and iron, surrounded by vertical racks of textured glass sheets catching light from every angle. The vibe is straightforward and pragmatic, feeling much more like a working craftsman's shop than a polished boutique studio. The single-day workshops move at a steady clip—you'll be working directly with glass cutters and electric edge grinders, so wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind dusting with fine glass grit.
The move: Cut and copper-foil colored glass together in an afternoon class and each walk out with a finished suncatcher.
📍 Before you go Class topics rotate by date; check the schedule and register ahead. Open Tue-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; (316) 942-2929.
- 📍 West Wichita
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 6205 W. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67209
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- The Shadows — Located practically next door on Kellogg, you can cap off a afternoon of cutting glass by stepping through an antique phone door for a speakeasy cocktail.
- inHarmony Vibroacoustic Sound Lounge at Wichita Laser Clinic — Just a mile away on Kellogg, this sound lounge recliner offers a quick way to loosen up your back muscles after a couple of hours leaning over a glass grinder.
- Wichita Pottery — If working with sharp glass makes you want to get your hands dirty with soft clay next, head two miles east to try handbuilding or wheel throwing.
Good to know
Do I need any prior experience to take a single-day workshop?
No prior experience is necessary for the one-day copper-foil or fused-glass classes. Instructors guide you through scoring, grinding, and assembly step-by-step.
What projects do you get to make in the one-day classes?
Projects vary by session, but single-day foiling classes usually feature items like suncatcher cacti, hearts, or spinners. Fused-glass classes focus on kiln-fired items like small bowls or garden stakes.
What are their hours and do I need to register in advance?
They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classes require advance registration since seating is limited and topics rotate by date.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · wichitabyeb.com
last checked: 2026-06-23