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Flameworked Leaves

$105
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 6, 2026 at 2:30 pm

PGC 177 Bring the outdoors inside. In this introductory workshop, create whimsical glass leaves using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping and surface techniques to form expressive, leaf-inspired designs. Add a loop to make it a pendant or keep them as mini sculptures. Perfect for brightening your décor, gifting, or celebrating the seasons.

Blown Glass Terrariums

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm
PGC 156

Create a beautiful glass home for your favorite air plants. In this introductory workshop, you will gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then, guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow, shape, and sculpt it into a one-of-a-kind terrarium.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will craft two blown glass terrariums, perfect for displaying your air plants, cuttings, or trinkets. (Air plants not included.)

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

Stained Glass Mushroom

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm

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.

 

 

Blown Glass Shabbat Candle Holders

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 8, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 154 Illuminate your rituals with the beauty of blown glass. 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 elegant Shabbat candle holders, designed to reflect and amplify the warmth of candlelight.

This workshop is a fun introduction to hot glassblowing. Each participant will create a pair of blown glass candle holders perfect for marking Shabbat, celebrating tradition, or bringing a meaningful, handmade glow into your home.

Glass Marbles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm

PGC 200

Roll into the magic of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, learn torch basics and melt and manipulate glass rods into colorful, swirling marbles using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll add decorative techniques like twists, dots, and trails to create one-of-a-kind designs. Use graphite molds to perfect your sphere and walk away with a set perfect for collecting or sharing.

 

 

 

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

Fused Glass Mezuzah

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 9, 2026 at 6 pm

Create a meaningful and decorative fused glass mezuzah in this introductory fused glass workshop. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn to cut and layer sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style. Whether you choose an abstract pattern, symbolic imagery, or a colorful landscape-inspired design, your finished mezuzah will bring handmade beauty and a touch of luminous color to your doorway. Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse everything together into a durable and functional work of glass art.

Please note: scrolls and mounting hardware are not provided.

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

Plate Glass Printmaking

$95
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 9, 2026 at 6 pm

PGC 123 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.

 

 

 

Glass Swizzle Sticks

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm

PGC 202

Stir in style. In this introductory workshop, make elegant, colorful swizzle sticks for your drinks, houseplants, or garden décor using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore decorative techniques to make a functional or decorative glass set. Fun to make, beautiful to use, and perfect to keep or gift.

 

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





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