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Mini Monsters and Creatures
It’s alive… in glass. In this introductory workshop, spark your imagination as you twist, melt, and sculpt your own glass monsters and mythical creatures using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a glass loop or keep them as sculptures, 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.
Blown Glass Pumpkins
Carve out some fun with molten glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glowing molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and sculpt it into beautiful pumpkins with curly stems. This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown pumpkins, perfect for harvesting compliments at home, gifting to a loved one, or adding a decorative touch to any space.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Fusing and Slumping
Ready to turn up the heat on your glass skills? Whether you’re brand new to flat glass or have taken a workshop or two, this in-depth 6-hour introductory workshop will help expand your technical know-how and creative techniques. You’ll learn glass tool fundamentals and glass cutting techniques while gaining an understanding of glass compatibility, fusing and slumping techniques, mold materials, firing schedules, and kiln theory. By the end of the day, you’ll have a set of functional glass items (plates, bowls, and platters) in the kiln and an appreciation for the alchemy of kilnformed glass.
Note: Class time includes a 30-minute break for lunch. Lunch is not provided, but we do have a refrigerator on site if needed.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Mini Mushrooms
Bring the forest indoors. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape glass rods with a 3,000°F torch to create whimsical mini mushrooms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and details for pendants or tiny figurines perfect for plants or to display.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.
Plate Glass Printmaking
Discover the art of printmaking with glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll use cold shop etching tools to engrave your own glass plate and create a unique design. Once your plate is complete, you’ll bring your artwork to life with ink, transferring your design onto paper.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with both your engraved glass plate and your printed work, ready to display, gift, or admire.
Ages 14+
Simple Flameworked Birds
Tweet yourself to something new. In this introductory workshop, heat glass rods using a 3,000°F torch and learn to shape into simple bird forms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color to make these one-of-a-kind creations. Add a glass loop to make it a pendant or keep them as cute sculptures 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.
Fast Track Flameworking: Implosions
Hot Glass Blowout
If you've ever wanted to try glassblowing, this is the workshop for you. This 5-hour workshop offers an introduction to the art of glassblowing. Designed for beginners, you will gain hands-on experience in the hot shop, and learn essential techniques for gathering, shaping, and manipulating molten glass straight from the 2,100°F furnace.
After learning to gather, you'll sculpt a paperweight and then progress to additional glassblowing techniques, enabling you to craft a variety of glass objects throughout the day.
Instructors provide step-by-step guidance to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
Warning! Hot glass is immersive and captivating. Once you start working with it, you may not want to stop.
Note: Class includes a 30-minute lunch break. Lunch is not provided, but a refrigerator is available for student use.
Ages 14+
Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.