Bring a garden to life in glass. In this full-day beginner flameworking workshop, you’ll sculpt your own glass ecosystem using a 3,000°F torch. Shape cheerful flowers, plump vegetables, curious bugs, and a few sneaky slugs as you explore the art of solid glass sculpting. Have an idea for another springtime creature or plant? There may be time to explore your own inspired designs, too.

You will gain a solid foundation in studio safety, torch operation, essential sculpting techniques, and experience the joy of working with molten glass.

Come ready to create and let your imagination bloom in glass.

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.

PGC 162

Bring your garden to life with a vibrant stained glass garden stake. 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 gems into a one-of-a-kind design that brightens potted plants or outdoor beds. Great for adding personality and sparkle to any space.

 

Ages 14+

 

PGC 165

Get started with stained glass. In this introductory workshop, you'll create a beautiful decorative suncatcher from a variety of provided patterns. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you'll learn basic stained glass techniques including glass cutting, copper foiling, and soldering. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a beautiful piece that brightens any space.

 

Ages 14+

 

Get ready to be bowl-ed over by the magic of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and choose and add color. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and shape it into vibrant double-walled blown glass bowls.

 

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to glassblowing. Each participant will craft two bowls, ideal for holding small items, serving snacks, displaying jewelry, or adding a funky 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.

Fall in love with stained glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of stained glass techniques and create a beautiful stained glass heart. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn to cut, wrap, and solder glass from a pattern. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply celebrating your love of glass. Each heart is a sparkling work of he”art”.

 

Ages 14+

 

Turn your next snack spread into a showstopper. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design and fuse your very own glass charcuterie board, perfect for cheese, crackers, and a conversation starter. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn how to cut, design, and assemble colorful sheet glass, glass granules (frit), and thin glass rods (stringers) into bold designs. Once you design it, we’ll fuse it in the kiln. Charcuterie not included.

 

Completed charcuterie plates are 8" x 8".

 

Ages 14+

 

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

We love glass. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat, shape, and add color to glass using a 3,000°F torch to make a glass statement of love. Guided by a skill instructor, you’ll turn your heart creation into a pendant, magnet, or both. Keep them close to your heart or share with a loved one.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Make your coffee table pop with your own handmade glass coasters. In this introductory workshop, learn to cut and assemble sheet glass and combine it with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design a set of one-of-a-kind coasters.

 

Once you design them, we’ll fire your creations in the kiln fusing all the pieces into a cohesive set of functional coasters, perfect for your home or as a fun handmade gift.

 

Ages 14+

 

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