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Beads

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Melt, twirl, and spin your way to tiny works of art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll heat glass rods over a 3,000°F torch and learn to shape, layer, and decorate your very own beads. Guided by a skilled instructor, add dots, trails, and swirls to make colorful creations that are 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.

Gather and Brew: Bottle Stopper

$60 MEMBER PRICE: $60
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 17, 2026 at 5 pm
Join us for an evening of hot glass making and cold beer drinking with Two Frays Brewery.

Keep your beer fresh and the molten glass flowing. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a custom bottle stopper using a 3,000°F torch. Use your bottle stopper with any beverage at any time to keep it fresh.

After your hands-on studio time, kick back and talk with the brewer, enjoy the beers, relax on the patio with some snacks, 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 night of craft, flavor, and fun.

Don’t put a cork in it yet. Register here to make a blown glass cup in the hot shop and register here to make sandblasted drinkware in the cold shop.rk in it yet. Register here to make a blown glass cup in the hot shop and register here to make sandblasted drinkware in the cold 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.

Gather and Brew: Sandblasted Drinkware

$40 MEMBER PRICE: $40
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Join us for a night of craft beer and glassmaking with our friends from Two Frays Brewery. Raise a glass and have a blast. In this quick and fun cold shop experience, you’ll turn an ordinary drinking glass into a one-of-a-kind frosted and functional work of art. Choose from a variety of drinkware, use stickers and tape to design your own pattern and with the help of a skilled artist, sandblast your piece to a frosted finish, perfect for showcasing your favorite beer or beverage of choice.

No heating, cooling, or waiting required. Design it, blast it, and take it home the same night!

After your hands-on studio time, kick back and talk with the brewer, enjoy the beers, relax on the patio with some snacks, wander the gallery, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the evening.

Cheers to a night of craft, flavor, and fun!

Don’t put a cork in it yet. Register here to make a handmade blown glass cup in the hot shop and register here to make a bottle stopper in the flame shop. Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick hands-on introduction to the art of coldworking. In the cold shop, you’ll work with a skilled local artist using our specialized equipment to personalize your own glass piece through either sandblasting or engraving. In less than an hour, you’ll experience the cool side of glassmaking. Perfect for beginners, this guided session is a fun and creative experience with no heating or cooling required.

This is one experience where you can make it and take-it home on the same day.

Ages 21+

Guests under 21 not permitted.

Gather and Brew: Blown Glass Cup

$95 MEMBER PRICE: $95
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm
11 additional sessions through Apr 17, 2026

Join us for an evening of hot glass making and cold beer drinking with Two Frays Brewery.

We think beer tastes better in a handmade glass. The right glass can transform every sip, letting you savor the flavors and nuances of your favorite brew. In this quick and exciting hot shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to blow and shape molten glass from our 2,100°F furnace into a handmade cup, perfect for enjoying a beverage of your choice.

After your hands-on studio time, kick back, and talk with the brewer, enjoy the beers, relax on the patio with some snacks, 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 night of craft, flavor, and fun!

Ages 21+

Don’t put a cork in it yet. Register here to make a glass bottle stopper in the flame shop and register here to make sandblasted drinkware in the cold 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 Mushroom

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 18, 2026 at 10 am

Bring your garden to life with a vibrant stained glass mushroom. 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 from a pattern into a fun and funky mushroom that brightens potted plants or outdoor beds. Great for adding personality and sparkle to any space.

Ages 14+

Fused Sports Platter

$165 MEMBER PRICE: $165
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 18, 2026 at 4 pm

Cheer on your team in glass. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind glass platter inspired by your favorite sports team. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn to cut and assemble colorful sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin glass rods) to build your design.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fuse it in the kiln to create a platter perfect for serving your favorite game day food or displaying all season long.

Platters can be made in a variety of sizes including 7" x 12", 10" x 10", 8" x 8", or 9" round.

Ages 14+

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

Black and Gold Round and Heart Paperweights

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 18, 2026 at 6 pm

Celebrate your colors in molten form. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and swirl in your black and gold colors. Then with a skilled instructor, you will shape twist, and sculpt it into stunning paperweights that shimmer with team pride.

 

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glass sculpting. Each participant will make two glass paperweights, one rounded and one heart shaped, perfect for showing your team spirit every game day.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Blown Glass Garden Floats

$135 MEMBER PRICE: $135
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 19, 2026 at 9:30 am

Create a luminous glass sphere that floats and delights. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and shape it into fun and funky blown glass garden floats. This workshop is a fun introductory experience to glassblowing. Each participant will craft two garden floats, perfect to hang inside, display outside, or float in a pond or birdbath.

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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