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Pittsburgh Glass Center



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Bottle Stoppers

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 12 pm

Top off your bottles with style. In this introductory workshop, melt and shape molten glass into custom bottle stoppers with a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color, texture, and details to create functional art for wine, oils, or decorative display. Impress your guests or give as a unique hand crafted gift.

 

 

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 Dec 13, 2026 at 2:30 pm

PGC 171 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.

Fused Glass Ornaments

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 3 pm
PGC 194 Celebrate the season with fused glass in this introductory workshop. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll explore the basics of fused glass, learn to cut and layer colorful sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design your own luminous ornament.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together into a one-of-a-kind work of glass art. Whether your style is festive, whimsical, modern, or classic, your finished ornament will catch the light beautifully for seasons to come. Perfect for gifting, hanging on the tree, or adding a little sparkle to your space all year long.

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

Flameworked Turtles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Shell yeah. In this introductory workshop, create tiny turtles from molten glass using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a loop or magnet to make them perfect to wear, share, or show off.

 

 

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

Fused Glass Winter Dish

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Turn sheets of glass into a sparkling, functional work of art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to cut sheet glass into geometric shapes and combine them with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design a one-of-a-kind dish.

 

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse everything together and then shape it in a mold, creating a beautiful and functional piece. Perfect for holding spare change, serving small snacks, displaying jewelry, or simply adding a touch of glassy sparkle to your space.

 

 

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

Sculpted Glass Succulents

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Grow your creativity and no green thumb required. 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 and blow your own unique glass succulents. No sunlight or soil required.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing and hot glass sculpting. Each participant will craft two whimsical succulents, perfect for display, gifting, or brightening any space with a touch of glassy greenery.

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 Dec 16, 2026 at 6 pm

PGC 172 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.

Mixed Ornament Set

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 219 Add a creative twist to your handmade glass ornament collection! In this introductory workshop, you will work with a skilled instructor to gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace, add color of your choice, and blow and shape the glass into a festive traditional ornament. Then, create a second ornament using sculpting techniques. Gather more molten glass, add color of your choice, and twist, pull, and manipulate the glass by hand to create an expressive, beautiful twisted sculpted ornament.

This workshop is a fun introduction to working with hot glass. Each participant will make two ornaments: one classic blown glass ornament and one sculpted twist ornament both perfect for gifting, collecting, or adding a handmade touch to your seasonal décor.





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