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Make-It-Nows

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Make-It-Now: Fused Glass Valentines

$35 MEMBER PRICE: $35
Calendar Current session started Feb 14, 2026 at 1 pm
6 additional sessions through Feb 14, 2026

Celebrate the season of love in the Kiln Shop! In this fun experience, you’ll design your own glass valentines using glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringer). Once you design it, we’ll fire it in the kiln so all the pieces become one. These colorful sparkling creations can be turned into ornaments, sun catchers, or heartfelt gifts.Whether you’re making something special for a loved one or just sharing the love of glassmaking, this is a lovely way to brighten up your February.

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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 6 pm
Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 6:20 pm
PGC 339 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 6:40 pm
PGC 340 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 7 pm
PGC 341 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 7:20 pm
PGC 342 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Full Course

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next available session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 7:40 pm
PGC 343 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.

Make-It-Now: Heart Pendant

$30 MEMBER PRICE: $30
Calendar Next available session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 8 pm
PGC 344 Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and fall in love with molten glass. In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into a hand-crafted heart using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make it an ornament or pendant, a cute way to show some love. 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 8+

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 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.





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