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Flameworked Turtles
Shell yeah. In this introductory workshop, create tiny turtles from molten glass using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a loop or magnet to make them perfect to wear, share, or show off.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Sculpted Glass Mushrooms
Step into a whimsical world of molten magic. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then twist, pull, and sculpt it into playful glass mushrooms.
This workshop is an engaging, hands-on introductory experience in hot glass sculpting. Each participant will craft two unique mushrooms, perfect for display, gifting, or adding a magical glass touch to any plant or space.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Black and Gold Beads
PGC 6 Fire up your team spirit. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch to melt and shape glass rods into bold black and gold beads. Show your love for Pittsburgh with your handmade glass beads perfect for bracelets, keychains, or game day flair.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Black and Gold Round and Heart Paperweights
Celebrate your colors in molten form. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and swirl in your black and gold colors. Then with a skilled instructor, you will shape twist, and sculpt it into stunning paperweights that shimmer with team pride.
This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glass sculpting. Each participant will make two glass paperweights, one rounded and one heart shaped, perfect for showing your team spirit every game day.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Make-It-Now: Sports Suncatcher
Gear up for a championship-worthy creative experience!
In this fun kiln shop experience, you’ll draft your game plan using bold glass granules (frit) and sleek glass rods (stringers). Layer, pass, and position your colors with precision to design your very own vibrant glass suncatcher — a trophy-worthy piece ready to shine in the spotlight.
Once you’ve finished the design of your suncatcher, we’ll fire it in the kiln, fusing every element together into one solid victory.
Ages 5 +
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 kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.
Black and Gold Beads
Fire up your team spirit. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch to melt and shape glass rods into bold black and gold beads. Show your love for Pittsburgh with your handmade glass beads perfect for bracelets, keychains, or game day flair.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Black and Gold Suncatchers
Catch the light and your team spirit. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add black and gold colors (or team colors of your choice). Then with the help of a skilled instructor, you’ll blow it into radiant suncatchers.
This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown glass suncatchers, perfect for showing your team spirit every game day.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.