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Black and Gold Beads

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2026 at 6 pm

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.

Fused Sports Dish and Coasters

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 81

Black and Gold Suncatchers

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 25, 2026 at 10 am

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.

Fused Sports Dish and Coasters

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 25, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 82

Fused Sports Dish and Coasters

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 25, 2026 at 4 pm
PGC 83

Sculpted Glass Succulents

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 26, 2026 at 10 am

Grow your creativity and no green thumb required. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will sculpt and blow your own unique glass succulents. No sunlight or soil required.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing and hot glass sculpting. Each participant will craft two whimsical succulents, perfect for display, gifting, or brightening any space with a touch of glassy greenery.

Ages 14+

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

Flameworked Bugs

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 26, 2026 at 1 pm

Crawl into the world of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch to melt and sculpt glass rods into beetles, bugs, and creepy or cute creatures. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll add color, legs, spots, and personality. Turn your buggy creations into magnets or keep them as mini sculptures. Perfect for your home, fridge, or friend who loves tiny creatures.

Ages 14+

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

Flameworked Garden Slugs

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 26, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Take it slow and let your creativity slide. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat and shape borosilicate glass into charming little slugs using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and texture to make each one your own sluggish creation. Add a glass loop to make it wearable or keep it as a figurine to add to a potted plant.

Ages 14+

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





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