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Black and Gold Pumpkins

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 6 pm

Show your team spirit with a molten twist. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add your favorite team's colors. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will shape and blow it into festive pumpkins that are part fall décor, part team pride and handmade by you.

 

This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two sculptural paperweights, 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.

Sculpted Glass Succulents

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2026 at 9:30 am
PGC 131

Blown Glass Catch-All Bowls

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2026 at 12:30 pm

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.

Simple Flameworked Birds

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

PGC 123 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

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm

PGC 123 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.

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.





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