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Pittsburgh Glass Center

Introduction to Coldworking

$330 MEMBER PRICE: $330

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Learn how to operate all of the equipment to cut, grind, drill, engrave, sandblast, and polish glass in this entirely cold process class. Learn techniques to strategize the best optical placement of cuts and gain experience using special adhesives to bond glass segments together. Create unique works of glass art with interesting surface textures and shapes. Leave with a foundational knowledge of coldworking techniques and understanding of basic cold working processes. No experience necessary.

 

Class tuition includes 4 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. Open Studio is held on Mondays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

 

Class does not meet the week of October 11-17th, 2026.

 

Ages 14+

  • Tuesday - 6:30 PM: Sep 22 - Nov 17th, 2026
    Tue from 6:30 - 9:30 pm
    Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 5 payments of $51.00, paid every four weeks.

Pittsburgh Glass Center

5472 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Get directions

Room: Cold Shop

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