Pittsburgh Glass Center

Celebrate the summer solstice at Pittsburgh Glass Center in this quick and fun cold shop experience and turn an ordinary piece of glass into beautiful one-of-a-kind work of art. With the help of a skilled artist, use a lathe and traditional cutting and glass engraving techniques to cut star or sunburst designs to create a magical suncatcher.

Capture the beauty of the summer sun with glistening glass!

Ages 14+

Make-It-Now experiences offer a quick hands-on introduction to the art of coldworking. In the cold shop, you’ll work with a skilled local artist using our specialized equipment to personalize your own glass piece through engraving. In less than an hour, you’ll experience the cool side of glassmaking. Perfect for beginners, this guided session is a fun and creative experience with no heating or cooling required.

This is one experience where you can make it and take it home on the same day.