Join us for a wine and cheese evening with sommelier Adam Knoerzer (@adamkno) 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.

Start your glass garden and celebrate the first day of Spring. In this Spring-themed introductory workshop, make two different glass garden items. You will gather glass from the 2,100°F furnace and add color. Then guided by a skilled instructor, you will twist, pull, and sculpt it to create one whimsical mushroom and one fantastic glass flower.

This workshop is a fun introductory experience to hot glass sculpting. Each participant will make two unique seasonal creations, perfect for brightening your home or gifting to a fellow garden lover.

Ages 14+

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

PGC 18

PGC 130

Play with pattern, light, and distortion in this 2-day intensive class and explore the creative potential of optic molds. We will begin with the fundamentals of gathering and setting up a proper bubble for mold blowing, then experiment with ways to transform optical ridges. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to twist, pinch, cut, and manipulate the optical ridges to create different and fun effects. Hot glass 1 or equivalent 24 hours glassblowing experience with instructor approval required.

 

Saturday, March 28th, class is from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Sunday, March 29th, class is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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.

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. Our 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.

An 8-week curriculum, accelerated into just 4 weeks.

Explore glassblowing in just 4-weeks! Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, and then sculpt it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, like cups and bowls. 

Focus will be placed on the team approach to glassblowing and will emphasize safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials.

This class is appropriate whether you have limited hot shop experience or none at all. You will experience the same number of contact hours as students attending the once-a-week, 8-week classes, but in a condensed, 4-week format.

There are two options: One class meets twice a week on both Tuesday and Thursday; the other is a longer day on Saturdays.

Ages 14+