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Make a bird-friendly faux stained-glass panel with local artist Olivia Roundy at the Ogden Nature Center. This two-hour indoor workshop blends hands-on craft with conservation—create a keepsake that helps reduce bird-window collisions.
Make a bird-friendly faux stained-glass panel with local artist Olivia Roundy at the Ogden Nature Center. This two-hour indoor workshop blends hands-on craft with conservation—create a keepsake that helps reduce bird-window collisions.
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At the Ogden Nature Center in Ogden, Utah, the Faux Stained Glass Art Workshop with artist Olivia Roundy invites adults to make something beautiful and useful. In a two-hour indoor session at the Visitor Center and Education Building, participants choose from three pre-made designs and learn the faux stained-glass technique that replicates colored glass using simple materials. The result is a lightweight window panel that brightens your home and reduces bird strikes—an elegant blend of craft and conservation. The room hums with focused energy as Olivia demonstrates linework, color blocking, and how to seal pieces so they catch light without heavy glass. The workshop’s immediate visual reference is right around you: the center’s own visitor center and education building windows, many created by local third graders from Greenwood Charter, model how small artworks can protect local songbirds by breaking up reflective panes. That pragmatic artistry is the workshop’s core appeal—this isn’t just a class in decoration, it’s a hands-on way to make a measurable difference for wildlife. Beginners find the pace approachable; Olivia’s instruction covers design transfer, faux leading, and mounting options so each piece is sturdy enough for a window yet light enough to remove seasonally. The class is held indoors and is wheelchair and stroller accessible, making it an excellent choice for visiting adults seeking a creative, low-impact activity on a wet or windy day in northern Utah. Two hours is enough to complete a small panel and leave with a tangible keepsake and a new skill. Why book this with the Ogden Nature Center? The center pairs environmental education with practical projects, and this workshop exemplifies that mission: art that engages playfully with local ecology. It’s a standout offering because it connects studio technique to place-based conservation—participants walk away not only with art, but with an understanding of bird-window collisions and easy steps to mitigate them at home. Plan to arrive ready to work on a table; materials and instruction are provided. The class enforces an 18+ minimum age and a 48-hour cancellation window. Registration is handled online through the nature center’s booking system; at signup you pick from the three available designs and reserve your seat. Materials are supplied, so you can travel light—just bring a bag for your finished panel. The class also makes a thoughtful, hands-on gift for someone who appreciates craft with a purpose. For visitors building an itinerary in Ogden, this workshop is an easy half-day cultural stop that complements trails, museums, and local coffee shops nearby and galleries.
Participants must be 18 or older to enroll in this workshop.
The class runs approximately two hours—long enough to complete a small faux stained-glass panel.
No—Olivia Roundy’s instruction is tailored for beginners and covers all basic techniques.
Yes—materials and instruction are supplied; bring a bag to transport your finished piece.
Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the program, less card processing fees.
Check in at the Ogden Nature Center’s Visitor Center and Education Building on the day of your workshop.
Ogden Nature Center is a community-focused nature education organization located in Ogden, Utah. The center provides hands-on environmental education, seasonal camps, family programs, school field trips, and volunteer opportunities designed for learners of all ages. Programs include guided pond ecology and pollination sessions for elementary students, toddler and fledgling camps for young children, weeklong and single-day camps for school-age kids, family overnight camps, and teen-focused Volunteens that emphasize citizen science and habitat restoration. Instructional experiences combine outdoor exploration with science, crafts, games, and supervised, project-based learning. School field trips and class visits focus on curriculum-aligned topics such as pond life, pollinators, indigenous land practices, and backyard birdwatching; many programs include take-home materials like field guides and bug boxes. Summer camps offer themed weeks covering survival skills, STEM experiments, natural history, and wildlife observation, while family camps provide meals and activities designed for multi-age participation. The center partners with families, educators, and community volunteers to foster environmental stewardship and practical skills. Programs are delivered by trained staff and experienced instructors in structured, supervised settings, with limited enrollment on select offerings to ensure quality and safety. The organization promotes hands-on discovery, community engagement, and conservation education through accessible programs in the Ogden area. Visitors and participants can expect active outdoor learning, structured curricula, and opportunities to contribute to local habitat projects.
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