Stories, sunshine, and sparkle. Join us for a bright and creative experience for little artists and their grown-ups. We’ll start by reading a story together in the gallery, exploring colors, light, and shapes in the artwork around us. Then, inspired by what we’ve seen, you’ll work side-by-side to design and decorate your own glass suncatcher, perfect for catching a bit of sunshine at home. This is a fun way for kids and their adults to learn, play, and create together. This activity is designed for young artists ages 5 to 6 and their accompanying adults.

 

Suncatchers will be fired in a kiln and cooled slowly so that your creation can shine safely. They will be ready for pickup in five days.

This program is designed for young artists ages 5 - 6 with their accompanying adults.

PGC 123 Show off your team spirit. In this introductory workshop, you’ll design a custom glass dish and matching coasters inspired by your favorite sports team. Under guidance of a skilled instructor, learn to cut colorful sheet glass and use frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin glass rods) to build your design. Then we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together. The result is a coordinated set that’s both functional and eye-catching, perfect for game day snacks, drinks, or as a one-of-a-kind gift for any sports fan. Let your creativity lead your design. In this unique mashed up workshop, you can make a combination of dishes and coasters in the allotted time. Example sets might include two dishes, one dish and two coasters, or a set of four coasters.

 

Ages 14+

 

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

Celebrate the season with color and creativity! In this fun kiln shop experience, you will use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own vibrant glass suncatcher, a perfect decoration to welcome spring’s light. Once you design it, we’ll fire it so all the pieces become one. Capture the spirit of spring in glass and bring a little sunshine to your windows! Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick, hands-on introduction to the colorful world of kilnformed glass. In the kiln shop, you’ll learn from a skilled local artist how to design and assemble your own glass creation using glass frit and stringers. In less than an hour, explore how layers of glass come together to form vibrant patterns and images of your own design. Perfect for beginners, these quick experiences let you discover the beauty of working with glass at your own pace and with no heat.

Ages 5+

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 kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

PGC 502 Celebrate the season with color and creativity! In this fun kiln shop experience, you will use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own vibrant glass suncatcher, a perfect decoration to welcome spring’s light. Once you design it, we’ll fire it so all the pieces become one. Capture the spirit of spring in glass and bring a little sunshine to your windows! Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick, hands-on introduction to the colorful world of kilnformed glass. In the kiln shop, you’ll learn from a skilled local artist how to design and assemble your own glass creation using glass frit and stringers. In less than an hour, explore how layers of glass come together to form vibrant patterns and images of your own design. Perfect for beginners, these quick experiences let you discover the beauty of working with glass at your own pace and with no heat.

Ages 5+

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 kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

PGC 503 Celebrate the season with color and creativity! In this fun kiln shop experience, you will use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own vibrant glass suncatcher, a perfect decoration to welcome spring’s light. Once you design it, we’ll fire it so all the pieces become one. Capture the spirit of spring in glass and bring a little sunshine to your windows! Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick, hands-on introduction to the colorful world of kilnformed glass. In the kiln shop, you’ll learn from a skilled local artist how to design and assemble your own glass creation using glass frit and stringers. In less than an hour, explore how layers of glass come together to form vibrant patterns and images of your own design. Perfect for beginners, these quick experiences let you discover the beauty of working with glass at your own pace and with no heat.

Ages 5+

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 kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

PGC 504 Celebrate the season with color and creativity! In this fun kiln shop experience, you will use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own vibrant glass suncatcher, a perfect decoration to welcome spring’s light. Once you design it, we’ll fire it so all the pieces become one. Capture the spirit of spring in glass and bring a little sunshine to your windows! Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick, hands-on introduction to the colorful world of kilnformed glass. In the kiln shop, you’ll learn from a skilled local artist how to design and assemble your own glass creation using glass frit and stringers. In less than an hour, explore how layers of glass come together to form vibrant patterns and images of your own design. Perfect for beginners, these quick experiences let you discover the beauty of working with glass at your own pace and with no heat.

Ages 5+

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 kiln shop must be heated and fused in the kiln, then cooled slowly. Items are available for pick-up after 5 days. Shipping can be arranged on site the day of your activity.

Bring your garden to life with a vibrant stained glass mushroom. In this introductory workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of stained glass. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn to cut, wrap, and solder glass from a pattern into a fun and funky mushroom that brightens potted plants or outdoor beds. Great for adding personality and sparkle to any space.

Ages 14+

Cheer on your team in glass. In this introductory 4-hour workshop, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind glass platter inspired by your favorite sports team. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, learn to cut and assemble colorful sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin glass rods) to build your design.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fuse it in the kiln to create a platter perfect for serving your favorite game day food or displaying all season long.

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.