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Flameworked Turtles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 27, 2026 at 3:30 pm
PGC 179

Shell yeah. In this introductory workshop, create tiny turtles from molten glass using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a loop or magnet to make them 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.

Ghosts and Ghouls

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 4, 2026 at 1 pm

PGC 198 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.

Glass Candies

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 4, 2026 at 4 pm

Indulge your creativity. In this introductory workshop, create colorful glass candies using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping and color techniques to create your own confection-inspired designs. Perfect for adding a little sweetness to your space.

Make-It-Now: Silly Straw

$35
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 9, 2026 at 6 pm
27 additional sessions through Dec 11, 2026

Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and put a playful twist on an everyday classic. In this quick and exciting flameworking experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to heat and bend molten glass into a whimsical, one-of-a-kind silly straw using a 3,000°F torch. Twist and curl your design into a loop, spiral, or squiggle that are as fun to look at as they are to use.

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 14+

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.

Fast Track Flameworking: Fall Foraging

$155
Calendar Next session starts Oct 11, 2026 at 10 am
Spend a day immersed in the colors and textures of the season in this full-day beginner flameworking workshop. Working with borosilicate glass and a 3,000°F tabletop torch, you’ll learn how to melt, shape, and sculpt solid forms inspired by autumn: leaves, acorns, and fall flowers. Explore autumnal abundance as you bring each piece to life with color and detail. Demonstrations throughout the day will guide you in shaping organic forms, adding texture, and exploring a range of techniques to build your seasonal collection.

Design your pieces as small sculptural objects or incorporate loops to transform select forms into wearable pendants. You will gain a strong foundation in studio safety, torch operation, and essential solid sculpting techniques, while enjoying an immersive day working with molten glass.

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

Full Course

Flameworked Acorns

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Gather a little forest charm. In this introductory workshop, create delicate, colorful glass acorns using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping and texturing techniques to form smooth bodies and detailed caps. Add a loop to make it a pendant or keep it as a mini sculpture. Fun to make, beautiful to display, and perfect to keep or gift.

Beads

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 14, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 126

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.

 

 

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

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.





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