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Ghosts and Ghouls

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Get spooky. In this introductory workshop, sculpt playful glass ghosts or ghouls using a 3,000°F tabletop torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll learn how to melt and shape a solid rod into a molten form while swirling in color to create a whimsical seasonal spooky creature. Add a loop to make it a pendant, a magnet, or keep them as mini sculptures. Fun to make and a perfect whimsical nod to the season.

Blown Glass Shabbat Candle Holders

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm
PGC 155 Illuminate your rituals with the beauty of blown glass. In this introductory workshop, you will gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then, guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll blow and shape the glass into elegant Shabbat candle holders, designed to reflect and amplify the warmth of candlelight.

This workshop is a fun introduction to hot glassblowing. Each participant will create a pair of blown glass candle holders perfect for marking Shabbat, celebrating tradition, or bringing a meaningful, handmade glow into your home.

Blown Glass Pumpkins

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm
PGC 145

Carve out some fun with molten glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glowing molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and sculpt it into beautiful pumpkins with curly stems. This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown pumpkins, perfect for harvesting compliments at home, gifting to a loved one, or adding a decorative touch to any space.

 

 

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

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm

PGC 211

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.

 

 

 

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

Sandblasted Pumpkins

$95
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 18, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 223 Put your personal touch on handblown glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll start with two clear glass pumpkins hand crafted by our glass artists and use an industrial sandblaster to create your own designs, playful faces, names, patterns, or other details. With guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll transform each piece into something uniquely your own.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with both of your sandblasted pumpkins, ready to display or give as gifts. One pumpkin has an opening at the base, perfect for adding fairy lights (not included) to create a glowing seasonal luminary.

Flameworked Leaves

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 18, 2026 at 1 pm

PGC 178 Bring the outdoors inside. In this introductory workshop, create whimsical glass leaves using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping and surface techniques to form expressive, leaf-inspired designs. Add a loop to make it a pendant or keep them as mini sculptures. Perfect for brightening your décor, gifting, or celebrating the seasons.

Blown Glass Pumpkins

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 18, 2026 at 2 pm
PGC 146

Carve out some fun with molten glass pumpkins. In this introductory workshop, you’ll gather glowing molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add colors of your choice. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will blow and sculpt it into beautiful pumpkins with curly stems. This workshop is a fun introductory experience into hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two blown pumpkins, perfect for harvesting compliments at home, gifting to a loved one, or adding a decorative touch to any space.

 

 

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

Flameworked Garden Slugs

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 18, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Take it slow and let your creativity slide. In this introductory workshop, learn to heat and shape borosilicate glass into charming little slugs using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and texture to make each one your own sluggish creation. Add a glass loop to make it wearable or keep it as a figurine to add to a potted plant.

 

 

 

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





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