Melt, twirl, and spin your way to tiny works of art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll heat glass rods over a 3,000°F torch and learn to shape, layer, and decorate your very own beads. Guided by a skilled instructor, add dots, trails, and swirls to make colorful creations that are 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.

Bring your garden to life with a vibrant stained glass mushroom. In this introductory workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of stained glass. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn to cut, wrap, and solder glass from a pattern into a fun and funky mushroom that brightens potted plants or outdoor beds. Great for adding personality and sparkle to any space.

Ages 14+

Cheer on your team in glass. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind glass platter inspired by your favorite sports team. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn to cut and assemble colorful sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin glass rods) to build your design.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fuse it in the kiln to create a platter perfect for serving your favorite game day food or displaying all season long.

Platters can be made in a variety of sizes including 7" x 12", 10" x 10", 8" x 8", or 9" round.

Ages 14+

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

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.

Create a luminous glass sphere that floats and delights. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and shape it into fun and funky blown glass garden floats. This workshop is a fun introductory experience to glassblowing. Each participant will craft two garden floats, perfect to hang inside, display outside, or float in a pond or birdbath.

Ages 14+

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

Get ready to be bowl-ed over by team spirit. In this fun, fiery introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add black and gold colors. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will shape it into vibrant, double-walled blown glass bowls.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to glassblowing. Each participant will make two bold, fan-worthy bowls, perfect for keys, snacks, or victory celebrations.

Ages 14+ 

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

Dive into the magic of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape molten glass into whimsical whale sculptures using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics, experiment with adding color and playful details to create one-of-a-kind creations. Add a glass loop to make it a pendant or keep them as trinkets. Perfect for adding whimsy to your home, fish tank, or sharing with a friend.

Ages 14+

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

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.