Broken and Mended: Contemporary Glass Creations
with Sonja London-Hall
Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2025
Experience Level: Beginner
Medium: Glass
Materials List: See materials list tab for more details. Materials Fee of $50 to be paid to the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Registration: Each student needs to enroll individually.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Art Barn building.
In this class you will intentionally disrespect Safety glass of two types. Tempered glass and laminate glass. You will manipulate surfaces in order to produce remarkably complex and beautiful designs.
For our Kiln and Hammer component, the key is the firing schedule. Breaking glass is easy and fun. There is a correct and incorrect way to handle tempered glass. We will learn about this and setting up your kiln. Mica powders and creative layers are your friend and offer possibilities. You will leave with one completed dish of this type.
For our Broken and Mended process, the eye of the beholder is invited to see within the glass and contemplate both seen or imagined scenes and objects. The surface of laminate glass will be hammered and pounded. You will be guided through finding imagery in the broken surface to then retouch with stains, glass pigment, silicone gel, waxes, gold leaf, or small inclusions. The final treatment of the surface is the addition of epoxy resin to add to depth and offer structural support. The student will leave with one completed project of this type.
25 0920w SLH
Sonja London-Hall
Sonja London-Hall’s artistry in stained glass is a remarkable fusion of historical reverence and innovative vision. As an Arizona-born artist, she delves into the tradition of glassmaking, which stretches back over 5000 years. Her work exemplifies the unique properties of stained glass—its ability to manipulate light and color in mesmerizing ways.
In her role as a stained-glass instructor, Sonja not only shares her mastery of this ancient craft but also inspires others to explore its boundless possibilities. Her teaching approach reflects a deep respect for traditional techniques while encouraging students to experiment and push the boundaries of what stained glass can achieve. By guiding others in the art of stained glass, Sonja continues to contribute to the evolving narrative of this versatile medium, blending timeless craftsmanship with contemporary creativity.
A Materials Fee of $50 can be paid to the instructor prior to the first day.
To contact the instructor about questions or purchasing materials please email Sonja at organicglass9@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
Registration:
Each student must enroll individually.
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Office at 928-282-3809, ext. 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
In-Person and Online Workshops Registration/Cancellation Policy:
Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a 15% Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before August 20, 2025. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after August 20, 2025.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.
Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.
Important Cancellation Policy Message:
The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.
Sonja was excellent. I believe she went above and beyond what a typical instructor might do. I could see she spent a lot of her personal time preparing for the upcoming classes. She was always available early before class and would stay over to help in any way. She took time to understand each student's goals and did what she could to help that student achieve those goals. She made every student feel good about their accomplishments. Her training and instruction style really made me think outside of the traditional stained glass box. I’m looking forward to a level two class in the future.
Sonja’s class exceeded my expectations! She was very knowledgeable, experienced, and creative with stained glass techniques. I also found her humorous and thoughtful. She presented herself and her class with online support, goals, strategies, and was extremely prepared with materials, tools, and lesson format. A+ for Sonja!!!
