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Fused Glass Platter

$165 MEMBER PRICE: $165
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Serve up style with your very own handmade glass platter. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to cut, design, and assemble colorful sheet glass, glass granules (frit), and thin glass rods (stringers) into your own pattern under the guidance of a skilled instructor.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fuse it in the kiln to create a dazzling platter perfect for serving your favorite food, or simply displaying as a handmade work of art. 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.

Make Your Own Goblet

$185 MEMBER PRICE: $185
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
PGC 102

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.

Fusing and Slumping

$215 MEMBER PRICE: $215
Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 87

Fast Track Flameworking: Implosions

$165 MEMBER PRICE: $165
Calendar Next available session starts May 3, 2026 at 10:30 am
Create glass explosions of color. In this full-day beginner flameworking workshop, learn to melt and shape glass rods over a 3,000°F torch and transform them into implosion pendants, sculptures, or magnets. Guided demonstrations will teach you the compression technique, while providing hand-on support to help you shape several stunning pieces. You will gain a solid foundation in studio safety, torch operation, essential sculpting techniques, and experience the joy of working with molten glass.

Come ready to let your imagination explode in glass.

Note: Class includes a 30-minute lunch break. Lunch is not provided, but a refrigerator is available for student use.

Ages 14+

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

Hot Glass Blowout

$275 MEMBER PRICE: $275
Calendar Next available session starts May 3, 2026 at 11 am
PGC 99

Stained Glass Garden Gnome

$175 MEMBER PRICE: $175
Calendar Next available session starts May 3, 2026 at 1 pm
PGC 146




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