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Stained Glass Snowflake

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 11, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 239

Learn the art of stained glass while creating your very own glass snowflake. Students will work with pre-cut glass, bevels and gems wrapping each component in metal to then join them together with molten solder. Use these dazzling snowflakes to decorate your home for the winter season or catch the light in your window all year round.

 

 

Stained Glass Ornament

$175
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2026 at 10 am
Celebrate the season with stained glass! In this introductory 4-hour workshop you’ll create a stained glass ornament. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you'll learn the fundamentals of stained glass including how to cut glass, follow a pattern, use the copper foiling method, and solder your pieces together.

Using colorful sheet glass and traditional stained glass techniques, you’ll assemble a beautiful ornament design that catches and transforms light. Your finished piece is perfect for displaying in a window or on a wall throughout the season.

Make-It-Now: Flamecicle

$30
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2026 at 10 am
17 additional sessions through Dec 12, 2026

Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and capture the magic of winter. In this quick and exciting flameworking experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to pull and shape molten glass into a delicate, one-of-a-kind light catching flamecicle using a 3,000°F torch.

Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick hands-on introduction to the magic of glassmaking. In the flame shop, you’ll work one-on-one with a skilled local artist at a 3,000° tabletop torch. In about 20 minutes or less, you’ll work together to heat, shape, color, and craft your glass item. Perfect for beginners, these short experiences give a taste of the excitement, skill, and artistry that goes into working with glass in a supportive, guided setting.

Ages 8+

Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.

Due to the nature of hot glass, items cannot be taken home the same day they are created. All items made in the flame shop must go through an annealing process to slowly cool the glass. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

Make-It-Now: Frosted Ornament

$25
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2026 at 11 am
11 additional sessions through Dec 12, 2026

Have a blast in this quick and fun cold shop experience. You’ll transform an ordinary piece of glass into a one-of-a-kind ornament. Use stickers and tape to create your own pattern, motif, or image, and with guidance from a skilled artist and blast your design to a frosted finish that catches and reflects the light beautifully. Create something seasonal, meaningful, geometric, or entirely your own.

Make it, blast it, and take it home the very same night, ready to hang and enjoy!

Ages 5+. Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.

Stained Glass Winter Tree

$175
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2026 at 3 pm
PGC 248 Branch out and create something beautiful! In this introductory 4-hour workshop you’ll create a stained glass winter tree panel. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you'll learn the fundamentals of stained glass including how to cut glass, follow a pattern, use the copper foiling method, and solder your pieces together.

Using colorful sheet glass and traditional stained glass techniques, you’ll assemble a beautiful winter tree design that catches and transforms light. Your finished piece is perfect for displaying in a window or on a wall throughout the season.

Blown Glass Optic Ornaments

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 9 am
PGC 130 Give your handmade ornament a textured twist. In this introductory workshop, you will work with a skilled instructor to gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace, add color, and blow a bubble into the glass. Then, using a steel optic mold, you’ll create a beautifully patterned, raised texture that catches the light.

This workshop is a fun introduction to hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two textured ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree, gifting to someone special, or adding a little sparkle to your space all year long.

Flameworked Frit Pendants

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

Ignite your creativity. In this introductory workshop, create a wearable glass pendant using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore techniques like shaping and adding colorful glass frit to create swirling, one-of-a-kind designs. Add a handmade touch to your jewelry collection.

Fused Glass Platter

$165
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 10 am

Serve up style with your very own handmade glass platter. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to cut, design, and assemble colorful sheet glass, glass granules (frit), and thin glass rods (stringers) into your own pattern under the guidance of a skilled instructor.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fuse it in the kiln to create a dazzling platter perfect for serving your favorite food, or simply displaying as a handmade work of art. Platters can be made in a variety of sizes including 7" x 12", 10" x 10", 8" x 8", or 9" round. 

 

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.





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