Get ready to fall in love with the magic of molten glass. 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 shape it into charming sculpted heart paperweights.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to glassblowing. Each participant will create two unique glass heart sculptures, perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding a touch of love to any space.

Ages 14+

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

PGC 117

Discover all that Pittsburgh Glass Center has to offer. Join us for an in-depth look at our educational programs, artist residency opportunities, interactive tours, and hands-on activities.

The unique event includes a guided tour, live glassblowing demonstration, and fused glass suncatcher making workshop.

Educator Open Houses are open to teachers, principals, administrators, and PTA/PTO representatives. Participants can earn Act 48 credit hours for attending.

Learn, explore, and get inspired. See how glass can spark creativity in your classrooms and beyond.

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

PGC 123 Fall in love with stained glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of stained glass techniques and create a beautiful stained glass heart. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn to cut, wrap, and solder glass from a pattern. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply celebrating your love of glass. Each heart is a sparkling work of he”art”.

 

Ages 14+

 

PGC 150

PGC 123 You bring the creativity, we’ll supply the glass. In this introductory workshop, you’ll personalize your own beer mug, wine goblet, or drinking glass while gaining hands-on experience with professional cold shop equipment. Work with a skilled artist and explore sandblasting, carving, etching, polishing, and dremeling to make your glass totally yours.

 

Ages 14+

 

PGC 123 Create your own sparkling wearable art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design and craft up to six unique fused glass pendants. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn how to cut, shape, and combine glass, choosing from a wide variety of colors including iridescent and dichroic options. Bring your own drawings or photographs for inspiration, or explore our collection of sample designs to spark your creativity. Once you design your pendants, we’ll fire them in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

We love glass. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat, shape, and add color to glass using a 3,000°F torch to make a glass statement of love. Guided by a skill instructor, you’ll turn your heart creation into a pendant, magnet, or both. Keep them close to your heart or share with a loved one.

Ages 14+

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