About this tour
Work with glass and lead in Michela's Trastevere studio, learning traditional stained glass techniques over two and a half hours. You'll design and craft a small pendant to keep, guided by an experienced artisan in a working laboratory steps from the Botanical Garden. The studio has all tools and materials on hand, and the neighbourhood is well served by public transport.
Highlights
- Create a custom stained glass pendant under artist guidance
- Learn cutting, soldering, and leading methods hands-on
- Work in a genuine artisan studio, not a tourist workshop
- Finished piece takes home same day
- Trastevere location near Botanical Garden and local cafés
- All equipment and materials provided
What to expect
You'll arrive at Michela's studio and begin with an introduction to glass selection and design. The core work involves cutting glass to your pattern, wrapping it with lead came, and soldering joints—skills Michela teaches by demonstration and hands-on correction. Expect your hands to get warm near the soldering iron and to move at a deliberate pace; this isn't rushed. By the end, you'll have a functional pendant with a bail ready to hang. The studio is casual and working; you're learning a real craft, not performing for cameras.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting grimy. The nearest public transport stops are a short walk away. No experience needed—Michela adjusts instruction to your speed. The pendant is genuinely yours to take home immediately.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.