I took the beginner class with Susanne. It was always the highlight of my week. Glass is such a gorgeous medium, and even if you aren't particularly artistic or handy you can make something beautiful. Susanne hits the right mix for a beginner class of detailed instruction and letting you do the work and make your choices on your own. I absolutely recommend it. read more

I took a six hour stained glass class from Suzannah and it was wonderful. There were five of us in the class and we all ended up with a beautiful piece of stained glass art to take home and hang up in the window. Suzannah is a wonderful teacher, kind and thoughtful and able to give good feedback, and really straight instructions on how to do the things you need to do to create a stained glass piece. I highly recommend these classes to anyone. It was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again. read more

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Suzanne is an excellent teacher. I have worked with her for over two years and have enjoyed every moment--even when the glass frustrates me. She is patient and understands how to teach rather than just telling someone to "just do it." And this praise come from a teacher of many decades! Everyone in the studio is kind and interesting. I always come away refreshed from every class. read more

I have absolutely loved my stained glass classes with Susanna at Feral Studios. I took the 4-week beginner class and immediately signed up for intermediate once I was done. She is supportive and friendly and makes anyone who is brand new to stained glass feel comfortable and confident in what they're doing. She also strikes a great balance between providing feedback and creative support, while also letting you do your own thing and lean into your creativity. I'm so excited I found this studio and this community and I can't wait to keep coming here to work on more stained glass projects! read more

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I'm hooked. And it is totally Susanna's fault. . I have always wanted to learn how to do stained glass. The colors...the light shining through the glass...the creativity of design...the intricacy of a puzzle that comes together...all of it has always teased my brain and driven me to want to learn more. And then, last month, I did it. I finally signed up for a class at Feral Studio. And it was everything and more than I hoped. The perfect studio space. The kindest and most creative teacher. Other students who share my obsession. Piece one was a smashing success and I am already in the next class with my own design in process. Thank you, Susanna. I feel like I found stained glass and SO MUCH MORE at Feral Studio . read more

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The Artist's Way suggests taking oneself on art dates to keep creativity flowing. I signed up for the beginner stained glass class with zero knowledge of what was involved. I went with beginners mind and a desire to take myself on some art dates. So glad I took myself out for these classes! Susanna is a gifted teacher. She takes you through step by step, every need and question is anticipated and ready for an answer and support. The studio space is fun and inspiring, well-organized and easy to find parking. You will go home with a beautiful work of art and desire to make more. If you're considering signing up, I say go for it! read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - My pink, pink, pink moon even in a yellow sky.... - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I live in a 1912 Craftsman in Oakland that has a good balance of antique details with modern sensibilities. As my husband and I were trying to design the kitchen space in a way that was respectful to what we love (the old growth redwood and the original farm sink) but updating what we disliked (lack of storage), we decided to make some new built-ins and wanted to make sure they vibed with the kitchen, balancing the craftsman style with a modern aesthetic. We decided stained glass was the way to go! I wanted to hire someone local and FERAL was a studio that popped up and met all the criteria. I contacted Susanna and we had a zoom call to talk about possibilities. She completely understood what we were looking for and provided sketches of art to make sure we were all aligned. I could tell she was energized like I was! I met up with her at her glass studio in Oakland and she showed me a range of glass that would work for our project and taught me about transparency, how the glass was manufactured, and how we could achieve the right vibe. We landed some clear that obscured the cabinet contents and some vintage smokey grey that had been made in Europe. The artwork and the glass completely nailed the modern craftsman aesthetic I was going for! We commissioned three small glasses and one tall one. She finished them all in the timeframe she provided while sharing her progress along the way. My husband and I built the cupboards and she was generous enough to teach us about the names and methods for building the wooden frames, even though it's not her expertise, so we could make sure the art would really sing! For those of you who aren't DIY cabinet makers, she also said she had a cabinet maker she could recommend. All in all, the work Susanna provided has made our funky old kitchen into a showroom in our house. The work isn't cheap, but it adds a lot more value and love to the house than what we paid! I highly recommend FERAL STUDIO's work for anyone looking for a big upgrade in their home. She's lovely, talented, and very clear when she talks about her craft. read more

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Susanna at Feral is amazing! Such a pleasure to work with. We commissioned a large internal window stained glass -- like 5' by 4' -- with three custom-designed scenes. The process getting all the details together was extremely professional and the artistry is wonderful. And she was very accommodating of our various change requests over the course of the project. It's an heirloom piece. Every time anyone visits and gets the house tour, they ask all about it. How could you not! read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - three views from our house in the hills -- the golden gate tower, Mount Tam, and California Poppies - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I took a beginner's stained glass class with Susanna and had the best time learning this super cool art/skill/trade! I highly recommend taking a class or gifting someone this experience. I loved cutting each piece of glass, grinding and sanding it down, wrapping it in copper foil, soldering the pieces together, framing it and finally hanging it! The hardest part of this project was choosing glass! So many different colors and textures to choose from. I am inspired to make another piece and look forward to learning from Susanna again. She's easy going, talented, and a great teacher! read more

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Took an intro level class with Susanna. She was a great teacher and I had fun learning and chit chatting with the other classmates. The class was small (3 people myself included) and the studio space was well lit and pleasant to be in. read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Susanna from Feral Arts made us the most amazing stained glass window! My wife and I had the idea to get a strained glass window made based on a piece of artwork we like. We came to Susanna after several other stained glass artists closer to our house said outright they couldn't do our project, or that it would be too much work. One of them recommended Susanna, and she said (I'm paraphrasing) "Challenged Accepted!" This was a very complex, custom project. Susanna checked in with us several times as she worked on project, sending us emails with images to ask our preferences and discuss details. Part way through the process she invited us to her studio to go through several pieces of glass and discuss finalizing, so she could really fine-tune our project with us. That was fun experience in itself. Susanna also put us in contact with an installer who was very easy to work it. The results of all this are stunning. The window is so much better than we even could have imagined. It's beautiful throughout the day and even at night. If you have any need, interest, or desire to have a custom stained glass piece, this is absolutely the studio and artist for you! read more

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I absolutely loved learning to make stained glass with Susanna. I was a total beginner and she walked us through the process in her beginner's class step by step. As an instructor, she's the perfect mix of helpful and lets you do your own thing. Her studio is peaceful and the atmosphere in class is great. I can't wait to take more classes and I'm so happy with the piece I made with Susanna's help. read more

I can't say enough good things about Susanna + her classes. She's an excellent teacher - patient, thorough, helpful, clear, and celebrates all your small accomplishments as you learn how to make stained glass. A great part is that she keeps the class size small so you get a lot of personal instruction. I have taken both a beginner and introductory class, and I can't wait to take more classes. Sure - I could do this on my own (and now am thanks to the toolkit Susanna makes available for purchase) - but honestly the class time with others, a dedicated studio, and of course support from a master makes coming back totally worth it. read more

Susanna created custom stained glass panes for our custom built-ins and for a transom window. She was wonderful to work with and matched the colors, design, and glass from the Frank Lloyd Wright-design front door. Susanna is creative and her final work is gorgeous. read more

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Susanna was wonderful! So helpful and made everything easy to understand.

If you are considering about having custom stained glass in your home, you should consider contacting Susanna from Feral Studio. She is an extremely skilled stained glass artist in the first place and her calm and warm personality made us easy to talk with her too. We have discussed a lot about the very small details to achieve what we want and we think being able to have smooth communication is crucial when you are ordering one of a kind work. I watched this beautiful Spanish movie many years ago and there was this beehive stained glass that I dreamed to have it at my home for a long time. Susanna has recreated it and she made my long time dream come true. The warmth I feel through the stained glass light gives me so much happiness every single day. read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

what a wonderful day of creative play at feral glass! the studio is beautiful and filled with light. and our teacher, susanna, was really wonderful. so warm, welcoming, encouraging and kind. she took us step by step, with clear instructions and demonstrations. it was a such a fun way to spend the day: laughing and learning something new together. i was amazed at the beautiful sun catchers we each created. read more

I couldn't be more pleased with the exquisite stained glass window that Susanna created for a small, odd-sized window in our living room. The final result is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary and the colors are absolutely amazing. Susanna made the whole process very easy, providing me with all the info I needed and she even came over to take measurements and give me some options on glass type and colors. She was also helpful in connecting me with her colleague (equally great!) who helps with installs of her work. Our house was renovated from head to toe before we moved in and this new art piece helps to bring some interest and charm. I can't recommend Susanna and Feral Studio enough. Really great experience, you won't regret it. read more

Contacted Susanna to help us with a window in our 1894 Victorian. She was super helpful in guiding us through the design process, heard our concerns and gave us the feedback needed to let us know if she thought we were headed in the right direction or not. We love the final product and had a great time working with Feral Studio! read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Susanna is the owner/artist of Feral Studio out of Berkeley and makes beautiful leaded and stained glass for hanging works of art, windows and/or doors for your home. She is very talented, listens closely and works well with you to creatively capture the essence of the special message you want translated into a carefully crafted, meaningful statement of art that adds not only uniqueness but also value to your home. She is very respectful of what you want, and has great integrity for the quality of her work. Her fees are very reasonable, especially considering the treasure you will receive that will last. Her studio is very accessibly located, and you really get a feel for her artistry there. We've had the pleasure of working with Susanna as we commissioned her to create a replica of a photo of Mt. Diablo as a gift for a very special occasion. She provided us with a varied selection of glass to choose from, offering her expertise for how well certain pieces go together, and explained the process very straightforwardly. The glass turned out beautifully, with details outlining the foreground of trees, varying vegetation at each elevation, up to the blue skies and turquoise-domed lighthouse! Many homes that would be especially graced by Susanna's glasswork. From bathroom to transom or even larger windows, full or half glass doors or hanging pieces of varying sizes, her works of art will delightfully light your home for many years. read more

Susanna from Feral Studio does amazing work! We had a weird opportunity to add some character during a kitchen renovation in a house that already had several antique stained glass windows. I saw samples of Susanna's work on her site and we connected. The process for creating the pieces was very easy, and extremely collaborative. Susannah made an awesome design that we tweaked only slightly. She brought over several pieces of beautiful vintage and new glass options that we made our selection from. When she brought us the completed 6 small window insets, it was so exciting - they are stunning! Still finishing up the reno, but we cannot wait to install these pieces as the cherry on top. read more

Feral Studio Glass Classes - Art Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Our house is in very close proximity to our neighbors. We decided that we wanted to add stain glass to a window for privacy, while not blocking out all the sunlight. We were told that it adds a lot of value to our home too. We are so pleased with the stained glass window that Susana at Feral Studio made for us! She was so easy to work with, very clear and fair about what it would entail in terms of time and cost... her creativity and execution was top notch! Wonderful way to give your home added warmth and character as well as privacy and natural light in one! read more

I own a local lighting repair shop and whenever I get a stained glass shade in that needs repair Susanna is always my first call!! She is simply amazing at creating beautiful works of art out of glass!! And she teaches too!! read more

I am so delighted with my new stained glass window, created by Susanna! I had to replace some decaying windows in my old Berkeley house-- I had the idea to replace one of my living room windows with stained glass. The window looks onto a garage roof and my neighbor's nearby house, so obscuring the view and gaining privacy made sense. But I also wanted to create more beauty in my home and to honor the house's history and setting-- Susanna was able to do this wonderfully! We shared some ideas back and forth, she created some prospective designs for feedback and showed me some samples of gorgeous antique glass-- and within months I had a beautiful new window! It cost much less than I expected for a personal work of art which adds charm, beauty, and value to the space I live in every day! And Susanna was an absolute pleasure to work with. Responsive, professional, creative-- I highly recommend her and her work! read more

The custom stained glass window I commissioned from Feral Studios is exquisite and the whole process was a delight. I bought my first house a few years ago and knew that I wanted to add something beautiful to it, so I chose the large kitchen window that overlooks my neighbors' back yard and gave Susanna a call. I sent her some images of things I love and a few other parameters, such as clear space to maintain a connection to the outside. The first design she sent back was the one we chose, but she also happily provided variations. She found some great vintage glass with texture and beautiful color. The whole thing was a treat. And the window pane was shipped to Michigan, professionally crated and completely protected. Cannot recommend her work more! read more