Join us for a fun evening of creativity and flavor with a one-of-a-kind cocktail and glass making experience at Pittsburgh Glass Center.

This immersive experience goes beyond your average mixology class. It’s perfect for cocktail lovers, mocktail enthusiasts, or anyone looking to elevate their happy hour with hands-on artistry.    

Your experience includes: 

• A complimentary blown glass from PGC’s own Penn/Fairmount line of glassware line — yours to sip from and take home.  

• A guided cocktail making lesson led by Banter Brother Mobile Bartending, where you’ll learn to make one of three delicious cocktail or mocktail options.  

• A 20-minute Make-It-Now swizzle stick session in the flame shop, where you’ll design and craft your own custom glass stirrer to pair perfectly with your signature drink. 

• Soak in the lively ambiance with tasty light snacks and captivating live glassblowing demonstrations happening all night long.

Whether you’re flying solo or coming with friends, this is more than just a class. It’s an experience that blends artistry, hands-on fun, and great taste. Cheers to that!  

If you register for a later glassmaking slot, we suggest arriving early to enjoy all this event has to offer.

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 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 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.

Get ready for spooky season! In this fun and festive fused glass experience, you’ll use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own spooky suncatcher. Create ghostly shapes, glowing moons, witches, bats, spooky spiders, or other designs that come alive in the light. Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln so all the pieces fuse together into a finished suncatcher ready to display. Create a handcrafted suncatcher that captures the magic, mood, and glow of spooky season.

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 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.

Ages 5+ Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.

Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and put a playful twist on an everyday classic. In this quick and exciting flameworking experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to heat and bend molten glass into a whimsical, one-of-a-kind silly straw using a 3,000°F torch. Twist and curl your design into a loop, spiral, or squiggle that are as fun to look at as they are to use.

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 14+

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.

Trick or treat? In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into whimsical glass candy using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make an ornament or pendant, or leave it as a fun and festive sculpture.

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.

Trick or treat? In this quick and exciting flame shop experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to gather and shape molten glass into whimsical glass candy using a 3,000°F torch. Finish it with a magnet or glass loop to make an ornament or pendant, or leave it as a fun and festive sculpture.

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.

Celebrate the season with color and creativity! In this fun fused glass experience, you’ll use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design and make your own vibrant glass ornament. Whether festive, whimsical, or winter-inspired, your handmade creation will add a little sparkle to any tree, window, or holiday display.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln so all the pieces fuse together into a beautiful finished ornament. Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake and bring a little extra glow to the season!

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.

Fire up the torch, shape molten glass, and capture the magic of winter. In this quick and exciting flameworking experience, you’ll work closely with a skilled artist to pull and shape molten glass into a delicate, one-of-a-kind light catching flamecicle using a 3,000°F torch.

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.

Join Pittsburgh Glass Center for a special Veterans Day celebration with an afternoon of creativity, community, and live glassmaking.

1:00PM - 5:00PM Free Glassblowing Demonstrations

Veterans with valid ID are invited to make a FREE fused glass suncatcher. This program is offered free of charge for veterans as a way to honor their service and create space for connection, creativity, and shared experience. Veterans are encouraged to bring friends and family members to participate alongside them and enjoy the experience together.

To help support and sustain this programming, accompanying guests are asked to contribute a minimum of $5. Additional contributions are welcome, and all funds directly benefit future veteran-centered programs, helping us continue to provide accessible creative opportunities and community events. Whether you come to create, connect, learn something new, or simply spend meaningful time together, this event is designed to foster community, conversation, and support in a welcoming environment for all.

Fused Glass Suncatcher

In this fun kiln shop experience, use colorful glass granules (frit) and thin glass rods (stringers) to design a vibrant glass suncatcher that captures the light. Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln so all the pieces become one.

Ages 5+

Adult supervision is required for any children under 14 years old.