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Upcycled Bottles

$95
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 250

Give your empty bottles and jars a second life. In this introductory workshop, you’ll transform everyday glass into beautiful and functional pieces like drinking glasses, vases, candle holders, or unique decor.

 

Bring 2–4 clean bottles or jars, and a skilled instructor will guide you through cutting, grinding, polishing, sandblasting, and engraving to create your own custom designs.

 

To make the most of your creative time, please remove any paper labels before the workshop.

 

Get ready to upcycle, refresh, and reimagine your glass.

 

 

Flameworked Frit Pendants

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2026 at 1 pm

PGC 174 Ignite your creativity. In this introductory workshop, create a wearable glass pendant using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore techniques like shaping and adding colorful glass frit to create swirling, one-of-a-kind designs. Add a handmade touch to your jewelry collection.

Blown Glass Pumpkins

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
PGC 149

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.

 

 

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

Flamecicles

$105
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm

PGC 166 Catch the winter light. In this introductory workshop, create shimmering glass flamecicles using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping techniques to pull and twist elegant frozen inspired forms. Fun to make, beautiful to hang, and perfect to keep or gift.

Blown Glass Ornaments

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 131 Deck the halls with something handmade! In this introductory workshop, you will gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then, guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll blow and shape the glass into a festive ornament.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown glass ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree, gifting to someone special, or adding a little sparkle to your space all year long.

Sandblasted Pumpkins

$95
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Put your personal touch on handblown glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll start with two clear glass pumpkins hand crafted by our glass artists and use an industrial sandblaster to create your own designs, playful faces, names, patterns, or other details. With guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll transform each piece into something uniquely your own.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with both of your sandblasted pumpkins, ready to display or give as gifts. One pumpkin has an opening at the base, perfect for adding fairy lights (not included) to create a glowing seasonal luminary.

Fused Glass House Number or Name Plaque

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 6, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 192

Give your home a creative welcome. In this introductory workshop, design a custom fused glass plaque featuring your house number or family name. With guidance from a skilled instructor, you’ll learn how to cut and assemble colorful sheet glass into a mosaic-style panel. Once you design it, we’ll fire it in the kiln so all the pieces become one, a bold one-of-a-kind marker for your home.

 

 

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

Stained Glass Twinkle Lights

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 7, 2026 at 5 pm
PGC 240 Brighten up the season with handmade glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of stained glass while creating a colorful set of festive light bulb decorations. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn glass cutting, the copper foiling method, and soldering.

Using colorful sheet glass and traditional stained glass techniques, you'll assemble a series of two-dimensional stained glass bulbs that can be strung together as cheerful seasonal décor or used individually as ornaments and gift toppers. Each finished piece brings a playful pop of color and handmade sparkle to the holidays. Each participant will make up to 3 bulbs.





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