My sister has Alzheimer's and has wanted to take a stained glass class for the past year. It was something our mother had done when we were young. I was worried about how she would handle a 3-hour class, she has difficulty with basic tasks. This class was a stretch and I was afraid she would get frustrated and sad. Sam helped her finish her project without her knowing she needed help. She was so pleased with her project, she repeated the entire drive home, "That was fun, that was awesome." It was a pleasant surprise and a bucket list experience was completed. Honestly, I was so happy that she was...
Read moreA group of friends and I just had a private stained glass workshop with Sam for my bachelorette weekend and we had the best time! Sam was very communicative throughout the scheduling process, was a helpful teacher, and has such great energy. Our group ended up choosing a couple different stained glass designs to work on. We were able to choose our glass, cut the glass, and solder, so everything was very hands-on and we learned a lot. I want to come back again for another class and would highly recommend a workshop here as a fun and creative activity. Also, the studio...
Read moreThe Sip & Solder class allowed me to get a basic, but thorough overview of stained glass techniques in a fun, creative environment. Owner Sam Nguyen is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor, who ensures everyone's projects will be successful. Several design patterns are available and the extensive variety of glass allows students to create one of a kind creative pieces. And did I mention it was fun? Sam not only makes everyone feel comfortable, but her instruction makes for a fun evening. It's obvious she enjoys her passion. I look forward to taking...
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