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Fused Glass Seder Plate

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 21, 2026 at 1 pm
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Fused Glass Pendants

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 21, 2026 at 4 pm

Create your own sparkling wearable art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design and craft up to six unique fused glass pendants. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn how to cut, shape, and combine glass, choosing from a wide variety of colors including iridescent and dichroic options. Bring your own drawings or photographs for inspiration, or explore our collection of sample designs to spark your creativity. Once you design your pendants, we’ll fire them in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together.

Ages 14+

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

Fused Glass Seder Plate

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 25, 2026 at 6 pm

Create a meaningful centerpiece for your Passover celebration. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design and craft your own fused glass Seder plate, combining tradition with contemporary glass art.

Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn how to cut and arrange colorful sheet glass, add details with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin glass rods), and explore layout and design as you personalize each symbolic section of the plate. Once complete, your piece will be fired in the kiln fusing all the elements into a stunning, functional work of art.

Ages 14+

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

Fused Glass Dish

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 27, 2026 at 6 pm

Turn sheets of glass into a sparkling, functional work of art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to cut sheet glass into geometric shapes and combine them with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design a one-of-a-kind dish.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse everything together and then shape it in a mold, creating a beautiful and functional piece. Perfect for holding spare change, serving small snacks, displaying jewelry, or simply adding a touch of glassy sparkle to your space.

Ages 14+

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

Fusing for Stained Glass
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Fusing for Stained Glass

$265 MEMBER PRICE: $265
Calendar Next session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Bring a whole new dimension to your stained glass projects by learning to create your very own art glass. In this 2-day introductory workshop, you’ll explore the interplay and possibilities between kilnforming and stained glass. On day one, you’ll dive into the colorful world of kilnforming as you learn glass cutting and fusing fundamentals. Experiment with accessory glass like frit and stringers to design and build your own custom art glass sheet.

On day two, discover how to incorporate your one-of-a-kind fused creations into a stained glass suncatcher. You’ll learn how to cut, foil, and solder your fused glass into a finished piece that glows with your personal touch.

Perfect for beginners and experienced glass artists alike. This workshop is a creative fusion of color, technique, and imagination.

This workshop meets 10am-2pm on Saturday, and 1pm-5pm on Sunday.

Ages 14+

Fused Glass Platter

$165 MEMBER PRICE: $165
Calendar Next 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.

Full Course

Stained Glass Bevel Suncatcher

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 29, 2026 at 10 am
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Dichroic Jewelry

$280 MEMBER PRICE: $280

with Drue Miller

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 31, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
Discover a rainbow of options with color-shifting dichroic glass! Learn how to make sparkling fused glass pendants and earrings using a variety of techniques. Well also incorporate accessory glass and decals, explore coldworking techniques, and attach findings that turn your one-of-a-kind creations into wearable works of art. No experience is necessary.

Ages 14+





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