Introduction to Bead Making

Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $52 for Museum members, $65 for non-members Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid […]

Introduction to Glassblowing

This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]

Fused Glass Plate

In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a kiln. First, the glass will be fired at 1450º F to melt the pieces together. […]

Glassblowing 4: Color Theory

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3 In Glassblowing 4: Advanced Color Theory, discover a range of different glass color applications while practicing advanced glassblowing techniques like bowls and dropped feet. Some of the […]

Midday Marbles

Spend an afternoon at the Glass Studio melting solid glass rods over a torch to make marbles. Heat, gravity, and simple graphite tools bring your marbles to life. Once you […]

Hot Glass Deluxe: Duck

Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class.  Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your […]