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Simple Flameworked Birds

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2026 at 1 pm

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.

Upcycled Bottles

$95 MEMBER PRICE: $95
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2026 at 1 pm
PGC 165

Beads

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm
PGC 3

Black and Gold Mushrooms

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 10, 2026 at 6 pm

Step into a whimsical world of black and gold. 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 molten glass into playful mushrooms inspired by your favorite team.

 

This workshop is an engaging, hands-on introductory experience in hot glass sculpting. Each participant will craft two spirited mushrooms, perfect for displaying your black and gold pride.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Flameworked Drink Set

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 10, 2026 at 6 pm

Mix up some fun with this flame shop sampler. In this introductory workshop, create a set of glass swizzle sticks and a coordinating bottle stopper. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn to heat, shape, and add color to glass using a 3,000°F torch while making functional and fabulous drink accessories. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or adding whimsy to your home bar.

Ages 14+ 

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

Fused Glass Coasters

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 10, 2026 at 6 pm

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.

Fused Sports Dish and Coasters

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 11, 2026 at 4 pm

PGC 123 Show off your team spirit. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design a custom glass dish and matching coasters inspired by your favorite sports team. Under guidance of a skilled instructor, learn to cut colorful sheet glass and use frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin glass rods) to build your design. Then we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together. The result is a coordinated set that’s both functional and eye-catching, perfect for game day snacks, drinks, or as a one-of-a-kind gift for any sports fan. Let your creativity lead your design. In this unique mashed up workshop, you can make a combination of dishes and coasters in the allotted time. Example sets might include two dishes, one dish and two coasters, or a set of four coasters.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Sculpted Glass Flowers

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 11, 2026 at 6 pm

Let your creativity bloom. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will pull, shape, stretch, and sculpt it into colorful flowers.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glass sculpting. Each participant will craft two unique flowers, ideal for display, gifting, or brightening any space.

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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