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Fused Glass Pendants

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 21, 2026 at 4 pm
PGC 74

Fused Glass Seder Plate

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 25, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 79

Fused Glass Dish

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

PGC 67

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.

Stained Glass Bevel Suncatcher

$115 MEMBER PRICE: $115
Calendar Next available session starts Mar 29, 2026 at 10 am
PGC 139

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+

Casting Open Projects

$280 MEMBER PRICE: $280
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Dive into the possibilities of sculptural glass in this open-projects class designed for those seeking the time, space, and technical support to bring their casting ideas to life. You’ll work with a variety of mold-making and forming strategies suited to your individual project goals, with guidance on everything from surface detail to structural design. Explore the freedom of lost-wax casting to translate your ideas into glass, capturing intricate textures, fine details, and complex shapes with precision.  

Scale and complexity of projects will be chosen with assistance from the instructor and will be based on the four-week class time allotted. Come with multiple ideas!

Prerequisite: Introduction to Casting or 24 hours equivalent casting experience with instructor approval required

Ages 14+

Stained Glass Terrariums

$290 MEMBER PRICE: $290
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 4 weeks
Harness the structural power of glass and solder to create a three-dimensional planter box or terrarium to house your small to medium-sized house plants. You will learn stained glass techniques such as cutting glass, copper foiling, and soldering. We will also cover how to reinforce a 3D construction so it can hold the weight of your house plant and last for years. No experience necessary.

Ages 14+





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