The Works Glass Studio is a great place to experience the art of glass blowing. With assistance and encouragement from professional glass artists, visitors are right at home feeling the heat from the furnace and creating beautiful glass art of their very own. Participants must be at least 9 years of age to participate in a glass blowing experience or class.
View/download the Spring Glass & Art Activity Card: April, May & June
Glass Experiences: Saturdays, Noon - 4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) Available throughout the year. Participants create blown glass paperweights or holiday themed items such as Christmas ornaments, heart-shaped paperweights, and pumpkins. These experiences are a great opportunity to do something unique and creative on a Saturday afternoon! Prices vary based on glass experience and space is limited. View Web Calendar for details.
Glass Experience Item Pick-Up: After crafting a hot or fused glass item, it must undergo an overnight cooling and annealing process. Items are ready for pick-up at the museum the following week, not immediately following the conclusion of the experience.
Upcoming Glass Workshops:
June 1: Blown Glass Tumbler Making
Due to popularity of this experience and a limited number of spaces available, online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-register online now. Participants should wear closed toe shoes during experience.
June 15: Blown Glass Paperweight Making (during Open Studio)
Due to popularity of this experience and a limited number of spaces available, online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-register online now. Participants should wear closed toe shoes. during experience.
July 20: Blown Glass Paperweight Making (during Open Studio)
Due to popularity of this experience and a limited number of spaces available, online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-register online now. Participants should wear closed toe shoes. during experience.
Open Studio occurs the 3rd Saturday of each month from Noon to 4 p.m. During Open Studio, visitors can drop-in to participate a variety of glass fusing activities (such as jewelry or hand print making), or pre-register for hot glass experiences (such as paperweight making). Learn more...
Private Glass Blowing Classes are also available. Receive one-on-one instruction from a professional glass artist and learn techniques and tricks of the trade at your own pace. Private classes offer flexible scheduling and each participant leaves class with a unique glass piece of their very own. Contact the Glass Studio Manager to schedule a private class. Must be at least 14 years of age to participate in private classes.
Cost: $60/hour for up to 2 participants (2-hour minimum commitment)