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At the Glass Studio
Beginner Classes
Learn the basic methods of glassmaking in these overview classes. No experience is necessary! When taking a hot glass class, your object will need to slowly cool down in the kiln over a few days. You will receive a call when it is ready for pickup. We also offer the option to have your object shipped.
Holiday Ornament
Create a colorful blown-glass heirloom with the help of our Studio Team. Ages 5+ See upcoming classes
Holiday Coasters
Create a set of holiday-themed coasters using strips of colored glass. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Ornament Making Survey
Create several ornaments in one day using four different glass processes. Ages 16+ See upcoming classes
Hot Glass Heart
Say "Happy Valentine's Day" with a handmade gift your loved one will cherish forever. Ages 5+ See upcoming classes
Spring Egg
Make a blown and sculpted glass egg in a lively spring hue. Ages 5+ See upcoming classes
Glass Starfish
Create a solid sculpted starfish and bring a glass sea creature into your home. Ages 5+ See upcoming classes
Air Terrarium
In this afternoon class, create a colorful hanging terrarium for an air plant. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
New Class! Cameo Egg
Learn the process of cameo engraving and create a beautiful decorative egg. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
New Class! Fused House Number
Become the envy of your neighborhood when you come home with a custom fused glass house number. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
New Class! Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Make your drinks taste evern better with a reusable drinking straw and custom swizzle sticks. Ages 12+
Candy Dish
Learn the art of glassblowing and sweeten your home décor with a colorful bowl for your favorite candy. Ages 5+ See Upcoming Classes
Champagne Paperweight
Blow hot glass into a colorful paperweight. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Introduction to Glassblowing
Use tools, heat, gravity, and air pressure to transform molten glass into your own works of art. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Morning Magnets
Start your morning off right and learn how glass melts together and create your own set refrigerator magnets. Ages 12+ Sign up
Fused Jewelry
Cut glass and fire it in the kiln to create wearable works of art. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Fused Soap Dish
Create soap dishes by fusing strips of glass and slumping them into a mold. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Colorful Coasters
Arrange colorful strips of glass into designs to create a set of kiln-fired coasters. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Fused Glass Plate
Cut colorful flat glass into pieces and kiln-melt them into a plate of your own design. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Stained Glass 1: Suncatcher
Cut, foil-wrap, and solder flat glass into your own design for a decorative glass panel. Ages 16+ See Upcoming Classes
Flaming Heart Pendant
Make a heart pendant using a torch, flame, and colored glass. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Flameworked Beads
Use a torch to make a variety of colorful glass jewels like pendants, beads, or wine charms. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Colorful Botanicals
Explore basic flame construction and color implosions to create nature-inspired sculptures. Ages 12+ See Upcoming Classes
Jewelry on the Torch
Learn the process of making wearable glass implosion pendants and earrings. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Mug Club
Draw inspiration from the Museum's collection of historic beer steins, explore the basics of coldworking, and engrave your own mug. Top off the day with a private tour of O'Connor Brewing Company. Ages 16+ See Upcoming Classes
Beginner Workshops
Spend the weekend with us at the Glass Studio for one of these two-day classes.
Private Lessons
Saturdays from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Other times are available as scheduling permits. For more information or to reserve your evening, please call the Glass Studio at 757-333-6299.
Individual Training
Invest three hours in concentrated one-on-one training with a skilled instructor. Prices for Members start at $220.
Group Sessions
Many of our regular classes can be scheduled as private sessions for your group. Prices vary by process and group size.