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Fire and Wine: Fused Glass Snack Plate

$50 MEMBER PRICE: $50
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2026 at 5 pm
Join us for a wine and cheese evening with Üsëless Umläüt Wine and Chantal’s Cheese Shop.

We’re not snobs, but we do love the perfect glass. Join us for a night of sipping and swirling while you try kilnforming, cheese, and wine. Rosé, red, or white wine, it’s all fine. Forget the formality and just enjoy the experience.

In this fun and relaxed kiln shop experience, you’ll work with colorful glass granules (frit) and glass rods (stringers) to create a unique snack plate. Our skilled artists will guide you through the process of arranging and designing your piece. Once you design it, we’ll fire it so all the pieces become one. After it’s finished and fired it will be perfect for enjoying your favorite snacks and cheeses alongside a glass of wine.

After your hands-on studio time, chat with the sommelier and cheesemonger, enjoy the wine and cheese pairings, relax on the patio, wander the gallery, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the evening. If you register for a later glassmaking slot, we suggest arriving early to enjoy all this event has to offer.

Cheers to a fun and tasty night. Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick, hands-on introduction to the colorful world of kilnformed glass. In the kiln shop, you’ll learn from a skilled local artist how to design and assemble your own glass creation using glass frit and stringers. In less than an hour, explore how layers of glass come together to form vibrant patterns and images of your own design. Perfect for beginners, these quick experiences let you discover the beauty of working with glass at your own pace and with no heat.

Ages 21+

Guests under 21 not permitted.

Due to the nature of hot glass, items cannot be taken home the same day they are created. All items made in the kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

Fire and Wine: Bottle Stopper

$60 MEMBER PRICE: $60
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Join us for a wine and cheese evening with Üsëless Umläüt Wine and Chantal’s Cheese Shop.

We’re not snobs, but we do love the perfect glass. Join us for a night of sipping and swirling while you try flameworking, cheese, and wine. Rosé, red, or white wine, it’s all fine. Forget the formality and just enjoy the experience.

In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to shape molten glass into a unique bottle stopper using a 3,000°F torch, perfect for corking your favorite vintage.

After your hands-on studio time, chat with the sommelier and cheesemonger, enjoy the wine and cheese pairings, relax on the patio, wander the gallery, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the evening. If you register for a later glassmaking slot, we suggest arriving early to enjoy all this event has to offer.

Raise a handmade glass to a fun and tasty night.

Don’t put a cork in it yet. Register here to make a stemless wine glass in the hot shop. Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick hands-on introduction to the magic of glassmaking. In the flame shop, you’ll work one-on-one with a skilled local artist at a 3,000° tabletop torch. In about 20 minutes or less, you’ll work together to heat, shape, color, and craft your glass item. Perfect for beginners, these short experiences give a taste of the excitement, skill, and artistry that goes into working with glass in a supportive, guided setting.

Ages 21+

Guests under 21 not permitted.

Due to the nature of hot glass, items cannot be taken home the same day they are created. All items made in the flame shop must go through an annealing process to slowly cool the glass. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

Fire and Wine: Stemless Wine Glass

$105 MEMBER PRICE: $105
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm
11 additional sessions through Mar 13, 2026
Join us for a wine and cheese evening with Üsëless Umläüt Wine and Chantal’s Cheese Shop.

We’re not snobs, but we do love the perfect glass. Join us for a night of sipping and swirling while you try glassblowing, cheese, and wine. Rosé, red, or white wine, it’s all fine. Forget the formality and just enjoy the experience.

In this quick and exciting hot shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to shape molten glass from our 2,100°F furnace into a stemless wine glass, perfect for enjoying your favorite vintage.

After your hands-on studio time, chat with the sommelier and cheesemonger, enjoy the wine and cheese pairings, relax on the patio, wander the gallery, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the evening. If you register for a later glassmaking slot, we suggest arriving early to enjoy all this event has to offer. Raise a handmade glass to a fun and tasty night.

Don’t put a cork in it yet. Register here to make a handmade glass bottle stopper in the flame shop. Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick hands-on introduction to the magic of glassmaking. In the hot shop, you’ll work one-on-one with a skilled local artist at the 2,100°F furnace. In about 15 minutes or less, you’ll work together to shape, color, and craft your glass item. Perfect for beginners, these short experiences offer a taste of the excitement, skill, and artistry that goes into working with glass in a supportive, guided setting.

Ages 21+

Guests under 21 not permitted.

Due to the nature of hot glass, items cannot be taken home the same day they are created. All items made in the hot shop must go through an annealing process to slowly cool the glass. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

Stained Glass Candle Holder

$175 MEMBER PRICE: $175
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 14, 2026 at 1 pm

Capture the light with glass. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you'll harness the structural power of glass and solder to create a beautiful three-dimensional candle holder that is perfect for creating magical ambience. Under the guidance of a skilled artist, you’ll learn essential stained glass techniques including glass cutting, copper foiling, soldering, and assembling. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a handcrafted candle holder that will add charm to any space.

Ages 14+

 

Stained Glass Mushroom

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm
PGC 153

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next session starts Mar 15, 2026 at 1 pm

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.

Full Course

Flameworked Whales

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm
PGC 57

First Day of Spring! Hot Shop Glass Garden Sampler

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 20, 2026 at 6 pm
Start your glass garden and celebrate the first day of Spring. In this Spring-themed introductory workshop, make two different glass garden items. You will gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will twist, pull, and sculpt it to create one whimsical mushroom and one fantastic glass flower.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glass sculpting. Each participant will make two unique seasonal creations, perfect for brightening your home or gifting to a fellow garden lover.

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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