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How to Play with Molten Glass

$280 MEMBER PRICE: $280

with Drue Miller

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Start your fusing journey or take it to the next level. Learn how to create your own vitrigraph stringers by shaping molten glass while it flows out of the bottom of a kiln. Vitrigraph is ideal for creating realistic-looking tree branches, vines, flower stems and other organic shapes. In this class you'll learn proper safety and how to set up the kiln. You'll learn to select and blend colors and pull molten glass into a variety of thick-to-thin strings, twisted strands, loops, coils, and other shapes. Each week we'll pull a different color, cover general fusing education, and create functional plates, bowls, suncatchers, and other one-of-a-kind pieces. No experience needed.

 

Ages 14+

Introduction to Borosilicate

$230 MEMBER PRICE: $230
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks
Learn to work with borosilicate (hard) glass over the torch. Borosilicate is very resistant to shock which makes it perfectly suited to scientific applications. It's also appropriate for countless artistic projects. Explore the creation of borosilicate beads, marbles, and pendants while learning new methods for applying color to your glass objects. No experience necessary.

Ages 14+

Engraved and Embossed Glasses

$95 MEMBER PRICE: $95
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 1:30 pm

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+

Stained Glass Garden Stake

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

Bring your garden to life with a vibrant stained glass garden stake. 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 gems into a one-of-a-kind design that brightens potted plants or outdoor beds. Great for adding personality and sparkle to any space. 

Ages 14+

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

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.





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