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Make-It-Now: Sculpted Glass Flower

$45 MEMBER PRICE: $45
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 6 pm
11 additional sessions through Feb 20, 2026

Feel the heat of the hot shop while you shape molten glass and watch your flower take form. 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 one-of-a-kind glass flower that lasts forever. 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 5+ unless otherwise specified

Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.

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.

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.

Make-It-Now: Egg Sculpture

$45 MEMBER PRICE: $45
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 9:30 am
11 additional sessions through Mar 28, 2026
Feel the heat of the hot shop, shape molten glass, and admire your egg-cellent sculpture. 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 unique and stunning swirled egg sculpture, a fun and funky item for any decor. 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 5+ unless otherwise specified

Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.

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.

Make-It-Now: Sculpted Glass Flower

$45 MEMBER PRICE: $45
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 29, 2026 at 10 am
23 additional sessions through Mar 29, 2026

Feel the heat of the hot shop while you shape molten glass and watch your flower take form. 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 one-of-a-kind glass flower that lasts forever. 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 5+ unless otherwise specified. Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old. 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.

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.





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