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Flameworked Bugs

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Current session started Apr 26, 2026 at 1 pm

Crawl into the world of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch to melt and sculpt glass rods into beetles, bugs, and creepy or cute creatures. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll add color, legs, spots, and personality. Turn your buggy creations into magnets or keep them as mini sculptures. Perfect for your home, fridge, or friend who loves tiny creatures.

Ages 14+

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

Flameworked Garden Slugs

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Current session started Apr 26, 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.

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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Glass Fidget/Worry Stones
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Glass Fidget/Worry Stones

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115

Melt your stress away. In this introductory workshop, learn the basics of using a 3,000°F torch and shape molten glass into colorful worry or fidget stones that fit perfectly in your hand or pocket. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll apply color and surface texture to make it your own. Perfect for finding your center, a tool for fidgeting, or great for gifting.

Ages 14+

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

Bottle Stoppers

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 29, 2026 at 6 pm

Top off your bottles with style. In this introductory workshop, melt and shape molten glass into custom bottle stoppers with a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color, texture, and details to create functional art for wine, oils, or decorative display. Impress your guests or give as a unique hand crafted gift.

Ages 14+ 

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

Glass Marbles

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2026 at 6 pm

Roll into the magic of molten glass. In this introductory workshop, learn torch basics and melt and manipulate glass rods into colorful, swirling marbles using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll add decorative techniques like twists, dots, and trails to create one-of-a-kind designs. Use graphite molds to perfect your sphere and walk away with a set perfect for collecting or sharing.

Ages 14+

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

Mini Monsters and Creatures

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2026 at 9:30 am

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.

Mini Mushrooms

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2026 at 12 pm

Bring the forest indoors. In this introductory workshop, heat and shape glass rods with a 3,000°F torch to create whimsical mini mushrooms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color and details for pendants or tiny figurines perfect for plants or to display.

Ages 14+

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

Simple Flameworked Birds

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next session starts May 2, 2026 at 2:30 pm

Tweet yourself to something new. In this introductory workshop, heat glass rods using a 3,000°F torch and learn to shape into simple bird forms. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color to make these one-of-a-kind creations. Add a glass loop to make it a pendant or keep them as cute 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.

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