Stained Glass Workshop in Veliko Tarnovo – Tiffany Candle Holder

Create your own Tiffany-style candle holder at this stained glass workshop in Veliko Tarnovo and discover how coloured glass transforms light. Spend two hours making something by hand, with guidance from an instructor and a view of Tsarevets. You will finish with a handmade piece to keep as a personal memento or give to someone special.

Explore the relationship between light, colour and atmosphere

Light can be soft and subtle, yet completely change the way a space feels. Stained glass lets you work with that quality, shaping the light through different colours to give it atmosphere and character. Here, glass becomes more than a material to work with: it is a way to express an idea through shape, transparency and colour.

From your first encounter with the coloured pieces, your attention turns to their small differences. Their shades, outlines and the way they let light pass through begin to spark your imagination. Your senses and creative instincts come together as you work, giving the process an unhurried, calming quality.

Make a candle holder using the Tiffany technique

During the workshop, you will create a stained glass candle holder using the Tiffany technique, a precise method of joining individual glass elements into a complete composition. An experienced instructor will guide and help you at every stage, so you can follow the transformation from separate pieces to a finished object.

The process takes you through carefully shaping the glass, wrapping the pieces in copper foil and soldering them together. Each line and shape finds its place in the design, while your combination of colours gives the piece its own character. As light passes through the glass, it brings out these connections and reveals the beauty of what you have made.

You will work with both coloured and clear glass. As you bring them together, you can observe shifting shades, reflections and gentle highlights that change with movement and each ray of light. Attention to detail becomes part of the pleasure of experimenting and creating something yourself.

A peaceful creative setting overlooking Tsarevets

The workshop offers space to concentrate while leaving you free to follow your creative instincts. The view of Tsarevets adds another dimension to the experience: as you work with glass and light, the history and beauty of Veliko Tarnovo remain part of your surroundings.

A complimentary glass of wine accompanies the experience. The welcoming setting encourages you to slow down and spend time making something beautiful. Inspiration grows from the work itself, from the colours in front of you and from watching your candle holder gradually take shape.

A personal piece for your home or a gift with a story

At the end of the workshop, you will have a candle holder made with your own care and involvement. It carries your individual touch and can become a cosy feature in your home, spreading light and creating a warm atmosphere.

You can also give it to someone close to you as a handmade gift with a story behind it. It represents not only a beautiful object, but also the time, effort and feeling you put into making it. The enjoyment of creating it continues after the workshop, when you light a candle and see the colours come alive again. In this way, your exploration of light, shape and glass becomes part of your home as well.

What the experience includes

• A Tiffany-technique stained glass candle holder workshop for one or two people, depending on your chosen voucher.
• All the tools and materials needed for the activity.
• Guidance and assistance from an instructor throughout the creative process.
• A complimentary glass of wine.
• An inspiring setting overlooking Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo.

Duration, participants and reservations

The workshop lasts 120 minutes and takes place in a small group of up to 4 people. You may share the session with participants you do not know. A voucher for two does not make the workshop a private session. Children can also take part, with a minimum age of 8.

Advance reservation is required for a scheduled workshop date, with requests made at least 24 hours beforehand. The organiser's published schedule lists 4 October 2026 at 11:00, although that schedule is headed September 2026. This date has already passed and is not confirmation of an upcoming session; the current workshop date must be agreed when making your reservation.

The experience provider's stated cancellation policy allows free cancellation up to 120 hours, or 5 days, before the arranged start time.

Give an Adventico voucher for a stained glass workshop in Veliko Tarnovo: time to be creative, a thoughtful gift and a candle holder made by hand. Buying a voucher does not automatically confirm a place at a particular workshop; attendance must be arranged separately according to the schedule.