Classes

Work at the torch to melt, control, and manipulate a solid rod of Borosilicate glass into colorful, one-of-a-kind magnets that are themselves works of art.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Cut glass sheets into smaller geometric shapes and use these pieces, along with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin, colored glass rods), to design a spectacular pattern. After the initial full fuse, we will fire your tile a second time, slumping it into a form and turning it into a functional dish.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create a 8" x 8" glass charcuterie board ready to serve your favorite crackers and cheese. Learn the basics of fusing, how to cut sheet glass, and add color and design with frit and stringers to decorate and make a unique board you'll want to use for years to come. Charcuterie not included. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Gather, color, shape, and blow a bubble of hot glass into a pumpkin and then add a curly glass stem. Create a stunning piece of art glass that you’ll proudly display all year long, not just in autumn!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create a small, blown, double-walled bowl that can be functional—useful for serving small snacks, storing earrings, or holding spare change—or just for display.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Upcycle old wine or beer bottles and jars to turn them into functional glasses, vases, or candle holders. Bring 2–4 bottles or jars and then cut, grind, polish, sandblast, or engrave them into decorative and useful items for your home. (Please remove any paper labels from bottles before coming to class.)

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Stir things up with handmade swizzle sticks! Impress your friends and family by explaining how you melted glass rods to create the elegant swizzle stick that garnishes their iced tea or cocktail. A variety of available colors will allow you to design a swanky set of four.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Make your own colorful marbles. Create colorful marbles using glass rods and learn basic flameworking techniques. Use graphite molds to shape the glass and ensure symmetry. Explore decorative techniques including twisties, dots, and trails. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Explore the use of colorful sheet glass, glass stringers (thin, colored rods), and frit (colored glass granules) to produce patterns and designs to adorn your candle votives. After tack fusing your creation, we will harness gravity in the kiln, draping it over a steel mold, the glass takes on the properties of fabric resulting in a lovely set of handkerchief votive candle holders. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create a fused glass mezuzah using a variety of materials, including sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and colorful glass rods. Whether the mezuzah you make depicts a scene or has a decorative pattern, it will look beautiful by your door. Scrolls and mounting hardware are not provided.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Personalize your own beer mug, wine goblet, or drinking glass using sandblasting, glass carving, etching, polishing, and dremeling techniques. We will provide you with two glasses.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Have a sweet tooth? Hop on a torch and create your own glass jaw breakers! Learn to sculpt small molten balls of glass into colorful hard candies like licorice twists, jolly ranchers, fire balls, and more. Want to make your own dish to display your awesome candies? Check out our available workshops in the Kiln Studio. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Cut and combine colored pieces of glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin, colored glass rods) to create 3” x 5” fall pumpkins with faces for Halloween or leaves for the season. Once you design it, we’ll fire it, so that all pieces become one. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Explore the art of fusing while making an array of functional window or wall hangings. Learn how to cut sheet glass and adorn your design with frit and stringers to create a bud vase, pen holder or card holder.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Choose from a variety of transparent glass colors and coldworking techniques to transform a piece of flat glass into a fabulous pair of earrings or a pendant. You will learn how to grind, sandblast, carve, etch, polish, and dremel your way to a stunning piece of wearable art.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Didn’t finish your bottle of wine? Use your own elegant, flameworked bottle stopper! Learn how to control, manipulate, and add color to a rod of glass while shaping your own unique stopper. Use this creative piece while entertaining and impress your friends! It also makes a lovely gift.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Learn the photo resist process in order to etch cups and bottles with numbers, letters, and simple symbols. You will expose photo resist to black light; apply the resist to cups; and then blast away in the sandblaster using pressurized air and grit to etch into glass. You can bring your own cups/bottles or choose from a random assortment at Pittsburgh Glass Center.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Fast Track Flameworking is a great introduction to the flame shop and working on a torch while creating functional little treasures.  Learn to melt and manipulate Borosilicate (hard or silica and boric oxide glass) while learning the basics of heat, control and safety of molten glass. In the afternoon, the instructor will demonstrate  three different items that can include small sculptures, pendants, marbles, swizzle sticks or wine stoppers.   

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

If you have always wanted to try glassblowing, this one-day workshop is for you. It provides a full day of hands-on time to learn how to gather, shape, and manipulate molten glass. Start with the basic paperweight and progress from there. While creating a variety of amazing objects, gain an entirely new and exciting skill set! Hot glass is addictive. Once you’ve started working in the hot shop, you may not want to leave!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create your own glass pendant. Learn how to melt and manipulate a solid glass rod into a molten ball while adding bits of colored glass called frit. Swirl your chosen colors throughout the clear glass as you shape your one of a kind frit pendant. A safety talk and glass demonstration will be given at the beginning of the workshop as well as a number of different techniques for shaping.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Bring the crystalline beauty of icicles inside your home! First, learn to use the torch to melt Borosilicate rods. Then twist and pull this softened glass to create your own one-of-a-kind flamecicles. Hang them in a window to catch the light, on a tree to create a festive atmosphere, or give them as a beautiful gift.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create your own custom house number plaque or name plate while learning the art of fused glass mosaics. Learn how to cut colored sheet glass and glue individual pieces together to create a solid, fused glass panel you will be proud to display on your house.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Interested in trying stained glass? Learn the basics as you create a charming and unique glass dragonlfly. Learn how to cut and shape glass into beautiful wings and work with traditional stained glass lead came and solder to adhere and complete your piece. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Working with sheet and powdered glass in a variety of vibrant colors, create a set of fun and functional coasters. Patterns and images will be provided for you as you learn to screen print on glass. These are sure to be a conversation piece when you entertain, or they make a lovely gift!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Learn about the exciting possibilities of Neon and Plasma in this two-night workshop. Guided by an expert instructor in the hot shop, create an airtight vessel out of molten glass that will be filled with glowing gases that respond to the human touch.  Instructors will help you gather, add color, and shape your globe on the first night. On the second night, watch and learn about the proper technique for filling glass vessels in the Flame Shop to create a glowing work of art.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Make your own blown glass ornament to hang on the tree or give as a special holiday gift! Under the guidance of a hot shop instructor, you will be able to select and add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament. You may wish to sign up with family members or a group of friends. Start a new tradition by creating your own holiday memory in glass.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Cut and combine brilliantly colored pieces of sheet glass, glass granules and thin glass strands to create luminous ornaments. Once you design it, we’ll fire it, so that all pieces become one. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Learn how to turn a piece of traditional window glass into a festive ornament or decorative suncatcher. Get experience with equipment in the Coldshop and learn how to etch glass with the sandblaster, engrave glass with the lathes and drill holes in glass with a dremel. This workshop is perfect for the holidays or just to create a unique glass suncatcher!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited!

Make your own blown glass ornament to hang on the tree or give as a special holiday gift! Under the guidance of a hot shop instructor, you will be able to select and add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament. You may wish to sign up with family members or a group of friends. Start a new tradition by creating your own holiday memory in glass.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited!

Gather, color, shape, and blow a bubble of hot glass into a pumpkin and then add a curly glass stem. Create a stunning piece of art glass that you’ll proudly display all year long, not just in autumn!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited! 

Work at the torch to melt, control, and manipulate a solid rod of Borosilicate glass into colorful, one-of-a-kind magnets that are themselves works of art.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited!

Explore the art of fusing while making an array of functional window or wall hangings. Learn how to cut sheet glass and adorn your design with frit and stringers to create a bud vase, pen holder or card holder.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity in the medium of glass with a weekend of free glass workshops! Workshops are available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited.  Interested in learning more about glass? PGC also offers scholarships for Veterans! 

Create a small, blown, double-walled bowl that can be functional—useful for serving small snacks, storing earrings, or holding spare change—or just for display.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment is cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veteran's Day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited!

Learn how to turn a piece of traditional window glass into a festive ornament or decorative suncatcher. Get experience with equipment in the Cold Shop and learn how to etch glass with the sandblaster, engrave glass with the lathes and drill holes in glass with a dremel. This workshop is perfect for the holidays or just to create a unique glass suncatcher!

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited! 

Didn’t finish your bottle of wine? Use your own elegant, flameworked bottle stopper! Learn how to control, manipulate, and add color to a rod of glass while shaping your own unique stopper. Use this creative piece while entertaining and impress your friends! It also makes a lovely gift.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In honor of Veterans day, PGC is offering veterans a chance to explore their creativity with a weekend of free glass workshops! This workshop is available for Veterans Only with up to one guest. Military ID required. Space is Limited! 

Cut and combine brilliantly colored pieces of sheet glass, glass granules and thin glass strands to create luminous ornaments. Once you design it, we’ll fire it, so that all pieces become one. 

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Put a fancy little twist in your holiday ornament! These blown glass ornaments will stand out not only in color and uniqueness but also with a texture applied with the use of a steel mold. Great for anyone with an ornament collection or for those just beginning.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Can’t decide which studio is right for you? Spend a day at PGC working with all things hot! At high temperatures, glass can be manipulated in many ways. You’ll learn three different glassmaking techniques: glassblowing at a 2,200°F furnace, flameworking at the torch, and fusing in the kiln. No experience necessary! Grades 6–12. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

You’ll have twice as much fun in this holiday sampler. Gather, shape and add color to create your own festive tree. Then learn to add color to a hot glass bubble to create a unique glass ornament.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Your personal brand starts with your headshot. Get a new professional quality headshot taken now! Whether it’s for your website, a conference where you’ll speak, an upcoming exhibition, or somewhere your work might be published, the need for a headshot is an essential tool to have in your arsenal to market yourself and your brand Wear something that feels great and shows your personality and your brand.

Pick a basic grey backdrop or add a pop of color for some creative pizzazz, and be done in just about 10 minutes. $30 includes the shoot and at least 2 high-resolution digital images delivered via email within 3 weeks. 

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

In two nights, make your own distinctive goblet. On the first night, work in the hot shop, where instructors will help you gather, color, and shape molten glass into your goblet’s foot and stem. On the second night, etch and sandblast a pre-made top in a way that makes your vessel truly unique. Finally, cut, glue, and assemble your pieces so they become an amazing and functional work of art.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.

Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create a set of 3D illuminated glass boxes that look like wrapped gifts. Learn how to cut and shape sheet glass and assemble it with the Tiffany’s method of stained glass. Then get a lesson in how to tie the perfect bow to adorn your creations. These make a great holiday decoration and are so adorable you may choose to leave them out year round.  

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures. 

In this one-day workshop, use the torch to melt and combine glass rods to make pendants that appear to encapsulate little explosions of color. Detailed demonstrations will be given on the compression technique, and instructors will provide individualized troubleshooting so that you can form several captivating pieces. Learn to apply color, make loops, and manipulate the glass to take whatever shape you desire.

COVID-19 CLASS POLICY
The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. High touch surfaces and equipment are cleaned after every class and multiple times a day. Due to the nature of the glass making process, every studio in the building has state-of-the-art ventilation.

Masks are required for all visitors in all indoor public spaces.
 
Beginning September 22, all individuals over the age of 12 who are taking a class or workshop must be vaccinated except for people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who fall into one of these exemption categories must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the class/workshop start time.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Build your jewelry skills working with solid rods of Borosilicate glass in a variety of diameters and using both a bench and hand torch. 

Focus will be placed on making glass loops, manipulating hot gathers of glass, hot and cold seals, and color application. This class is suitable for all levels.

Explore the ancient and intricate art of glass mosaics in this 4-week class. Using pieces of sheet glass on a wooden backing, you will design a pattern or image that will develop into a stunning wall piece.

In the process, learn the basics of mosaic design, glass cutting, and grouting.

Explore gravity's influence on kilnformed glass while creating a variety of plates, bowls and dropout vessels.

You will be introduced to the basics of glass fusing and slumping while working to create some amazing tableware. 

Harness the structural power of glass and solder to create a hanging or table top stained glass terrarium to house your small to medium sizedd house plants.

Students will choose from a number of terrarium patterns and learn stained glass techniques such as cutting glass, copper foiling, and soldering, we will also cover how to reinforce a 3D construction so it can hold the weight and last for years.

Explore glassblowing in just 4 weeks! Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, and then sculpt it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, like clear cups and bowls.

Focus will be placed on the team approach to glassblowing and will emphasize safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials.

This class is appropriate whether you have limited hot shop experience or none at all. You will experience the same number of contact hours as students attending the once-a-week, 8-week classes, but in a condensed, 4-week format.

Learn to work with Borosilicate (hard) glass over the torch. Borosilicate is very resistant to shock which makes it perfectly suited to scientific applications. It's also appropriate for countless artistic projects. Explore the creation of Borosilicate beads, marbles, and pendants while learning new methods for applying color to your glass objects.

Move beyond the basic cup shape to create other hot glass forms. This class is highly recommended if you have taken Hot 1 and/or Hot 2 and now seek to hone and expand your skill set.

Hot 1, 24 hours experience, or permission from the instructor is required.

Explore glassblowing in just 4 weeks! Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, and then sculpt it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, like clear cups and bowls.

Focus will be placed on the team approach to glassblowing and will emphasize safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials.

This class is appropriate whether you have limited hot shop experience or none at all. You will experience the same number of contact hours as students attending the once-a-week, 8-week classes, but in a condensed, 4-week format.

Learn flame shop basics in this 4-week intro course, which gives you the same number of contact hours as our 8-week class.

Work with  Borosilicate (hard) glass rods, which can be melted, colored, and shaped into decorated beads, pendants, marbles, and sculptures.

Over 4 weeks, focus on hand control, color application, and annealing while receiving one-on-one troubleshooting advice.

Learn to work with Borosilicate (hard) glass over the torch. Borosilicate is very resistant to shock which makes it perfectly suited to scientific applications. It's also appropriate for countless artistic projects.

Explore the creation of borosilicate beads, marbles, and pendants while learning new methods for applying color to your glass objects.

Learn to create depth using layers of sheet glass, colorful glass powders and enamels.  In this class students will explore the art of creating imagery and pattern and push their knowledge beyond a two-layer fuse. Students will learn line drawing and mark making techniques while exploring different textural effects. The knowledge learned in this class will be relevant to both kiln formers and stained-glass enthusiasts. Have an idea for a stained-glass panel that incorporates enamel details, take this class and register for our 8-week Stained Glass Open Projects in the Spring.

Take the plunge into pattern making with this 4-week course on part sheets. Learn the fundamentals of working with glass powders and stringers to create  patterned art glass which will then be cut apart and fused into a series of plates and trays to make sylish serving sets and matching dishes. 

Spend 4 weeks learning the ins and outs of creating Borosilicate (hard glass) pendants. Melt and manipulate glass while absorbing a number of different flameworking techniques and building a solid flameworking foundation.

Some of the many techniques covered include compression, donut hole, dot stacks, and wrap and rake. This class is suitable for all levels, whether you are a beginner or a more experienced flameworker seeking to hone your torch and pendant-making skills.

In this fast paced 4-week class learn the basics of sculpting glass flowers out of Borosilicate glass.

Working with both a bench and hand torch you will learn how to use and apply color, as well as how to shape petals, leaves, tendrils and more.  A focus on solid hot seals will be covered and how ‘bridging’ can be your friend. Both group and one-on-one demonstrations will be given. Please bring a sketch book and any ideas you have. Small to medium flora will be made.  

Begin your journey into the art of fusing while creating a set of wall or table top adornments for your home or office.

This class will focus on creating a complementary set of panels while you learn the basics of glass fusing. Anything is possible. Come to class with ideas and an open mind and escape the Wednesday blues.

Using the four elements as inspiration, you will sculpt critters that are represented by fire, air, water and earth in this 4-week class. Using Borosilicate glass, the fundamentals of flameworking will be taught as you learn to build a solid form using basic shapes and then turn that blob of glass into your creature of choice. Bring a notepad for sketching ideas.

In this advanced class, further explore the fusing techniques you have already learned while working on your own ideas. Bring your creativity, ambition, and sketchbook to discuss projects with your instructor who will guide you through their creation.

Intro to Fusing & Slumping or 24 hours of fusing experience with permission of instructor required.

Learn new skills and build upon existing mold-making techniques to create glass sculptures. Explore more advanced mold-making processes like honeycomb molds, press molds, hollow core molds, or multi-part molds to cast flat, thin, or hollow objects.

Utilize the freedom of the lost wax casting method to encapsulate and create your own ideas in glass with intricate details, a variety of textures, and interesting forms.

Come to class with a project or object in mind and work with your instructor to determine how to go about casting in glass.

Intro to Casting or 24 hours of moldmaking experience with instructor permission required.

Fascinated by the intricacies of colorful glass beads and glass jewelry?

In this introduction to the flame shop, learn the basic skills of heating glass, applying it to a mandrel, and shaping it with tools. Plus, learn important decorative techniques, such as dots and trails. You’ll make several different kinds of beads that you can take home!

Start your weekend early with all the fun of an 8-week course in half the time. Explore the Tiffany method of staiend glass while creating your very own stained glass panel from a variety of provided patterns. Learn the basic skills of cutting and shaping sheet glass, foiling, and soldering to create a panel you will proudly display. Class time includes a 30 min lunch break. 

SiO2 Mixed and Mashed Up is a hands-on, after-school program specifically for students in grades 6–8. Classes meet after school once a week for 12 weeks. Spend four weeks in three different studios at PGC learning glassblowing, flameworking, and kilnforming. In the hot shop, learn the basics of gathering, blowing, and tool handling. In the flame shop, use heat and gravity to shape molten glass at a stationary bench torch. In the kiln shop, explore the world of kilnforming, including casting, fusing, and the creation of imagery using frit and powder. You can take this class more than once until you are able to jump into our high school classes. 

This 12-week, intermediate-level class will build on the fundamentals taught in the beginner class and elaborate on more difficult blown shapes as well as teach new color application methods. If you have already taken the intermediate course, start working with hot glass in ways that go beyond creating vessels. You will also explore a variety of techniques to achieve different shapes and surface textures. Grades 9–12.  SIO2 Glassblowing or equivalent 24 hours previous experience required.

Continue where you left off in Beginning Flameworking. In this 12-week class, fine-tune your skills. The focus will be on color application, sculptures, independent projects, and an introduction to tubing. Use your newly developed skill set to push creative boundaries! Grades 9–12.  SIO2 Flameworking or equivalent 24 hours previous experience required.

In this 10-week program, focus on skill-building and understanding hot glass. This is a great course if you have taken a PGC workshop or are just beginning your exploration of hot glass. First, instructors teach the basic skills of gathering, blowing, and tool handling. Next, focus on making functional vessels. After that, move into the sculptural world and begin creating larger vessels and learning a variety of decorative bit-work techniques. From there, follow your imagination! A series of group projects will occur throughout the 10 weeks. Grades 9–12.

In this 10-week class, learn how to use the torch, the heat it generates, and gravity to shape molten glass. After a discussion of studio set-up, tools, and safety, demonstrations will alternate with working time. Learn about Borosilicate, a hard glass with a high melting point that can be used to make small sculptures, jewelry and more. Finally, focus on the process most appealing to you.

Grades 9–12.

Have you ever wanted to duplicate an object in glass or create a glass replica of your own hand? Learn several casting techniques in this 10-week class. Using clay and wax, shape your own positives, such as a tile or small 3D object, and then learn to construct a mold around this positive. These molds will hold glass that will melt in the kiln and become a positive shape, creating a glass duplicate of your chosen object. You will also explore the processes of fusing and slumping. Learn how to cut pieces of flat glass and arrange them into patterns and forms to create your own suncatchers and platters! Finally, spend time in the cold shop and learn about the equipment as you finish your work. Grades 9–12. 

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Enroll in Hot 2 and build on your existing skill set and expand your creative potential. Refine and diverge from the standard cup and bowl shape in the first few weeks before moving on to more complex forms. Explore basic color application methods and learn how to troubleshoot common problems.

It is recommended that all students take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Advanced Hot Glass.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Hot I, 24 hours of hot shop experience, or instructor permission is required.

In this advanced hot glass class you are encouraged to focus on the techniques that interest you as a developing glass artist. Choose to either watch weekly technique-driven demonstrations or work on independent projects with the guidance and support of instructor.

Refine basic skills and methodology as you create unique vessels and learn about a broad range of more complicated techniques including the use of solid colors, mold-blowing, and the creation of compound shapes. Content will vary by session and basic materials are provided.

Advanced Hot Glass is designed so it can be taken multiple times to improve or expand upon glass blowing skills. Students are allotted a $15 materials credit to use during this class session in order to become familiar with the procedure of purchasing materials and securing studio rental beyond class hours.

Hot 2, 72 hours of hot shop experience, or instructor permission is required.

Explore the possibilities of colorful stained glass.

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics for working with flat glass such as cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Explore the famous Tiffany method of construction and work with provided patterns to create a finished stained glass panel ready for display!

This class is designed for beginners. This class must be taken before Intermediate and Advanced Stained Glass.

Find inspiration from famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's evocative stained glass windows. Students will study and apply the same design principles to create and build an original leaded stained glass work in the style of Wright's prairie windows. This class focuses on the process of lead came, a technique necessary to create windows that will withstand outdoor elements. An understanding of this technique will create the foundation for creating larger stained glass windows that can be permantly installed.

Final panel size will be limited to 11'' by 17''. Projects are designed to completed within the class time allotted. Any additional studio time required can be purchased as studio rental time. Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience is required. Class tuition includes 1 session of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Curious about the kiln shop? In Kiln 1, you will gain a broad understanding of the vast possibilities of kilnformed glass exploring both fusing and casting techniques.

You will learn how to cut sheet glass and work with a variety of other materials to melt and shape your designs creating an array of functional and decorative pieces.

Then get a bit more dimensional with an introduction to cast glass. Using a found object you will learn how to reproduce the object in glass.

You will also gain an understanding of kiln programming and the properties of glass. No experience necessary.

Open up the possibilities of sculpting with glass! Learn to create mixed media sculptures by laminating glass to found objects using an archival epoxy. You will develop essential technical skills in the cold shop like cutting, grinding, and polishing and will also experiment with new ways of creating sculptures.

Move from photo to pattern using a light table or computer program (Photoshop or Procreate) to create your own custom stained glass pattern.

Bring at least five of your own photos, hand-drawn images, or ideas to class and work with instructors to translate one of those ideas into a functional pattern. Topics covered will include structural integrity, designing to a specific dimnension, how to print an enlarged pattern and general design theory. 

The focus of this class is solely pattern design. Students will not be working with glass during this course. Students will have the oportunity to rent the studio or register for the 8-week Stained Glass Open Projects in the spring to construct their custom design with the guidance of an instructor.

Introduction to Stained Glass 8 week class or permission from instructor is required. 

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with Borosilicate (hard) glass. Begin with a solid rod of glass and melt it into a molten ball that can be manipulated into little treasures, such as beads, pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Over the course of 8 weeks, learn color application, hand control, and annealing. The instructor will also provide one-on-one troubleshooting.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

After learning the basics of stained glass construction in the introductory and/or intermediate stained glass courses, continue to develop your skills in open projects with guidance from an instructor.  This course encourages you to explore the art of stained glass, practice your skills, and challenges you to create and design more complicated patterns. Class projects will be limited to no larger than 16”x18”. You may be required to purchase additional materials if the studio glass selection does not meet your specific needs.

This course is a great follow up to “How to Design Stained Glass”. You can implement the skills they learned and create a project from the patterns created. 

Class tuition includes 1 session of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period if needed to complete your project. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Projects are designed to be completed within the class time allotted; therefore, any studio time outside of class will need to be paid for as a studio rental. 

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Enroll in Hot 2 and build on your existing skill set and expand your creative potential. Refine and diverge from the standard cup and bowl shape in the first few weeks before moving on to more complex forms.Explore basic color application methods and learn how to troubleshoot common problems.

It is recommended that all students take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Advanced Hot Glass.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Hot I, 24 hours of hot shop experience, or instructor permission is required.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with Borosilicate (hard) glass. Begin with a solid rod of glass and melt it into a molten ball that can be manipulated into little treasures, such as beads, pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Over the course of 8 weeks, learn color application, hand control, and annealing. The instructor will also provide one-on-one troubleshooting.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Immerse yourself in the ancient and intricate art of glass mosaic making. Throughout this course, you will learn the basics of mosaic making techniques including glass cutting, layout, design, and grouting. Arrange small pieces of sheet glass to create an image, pattern, or abstract design on a wooden or glass backing to create a stunning wall or window piece.

Class tuition includes 1 session of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period if needed to complete your project. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Projects are designed to be completed within the class time allotted; therefore, any studio time outside of class will need to be paid for as a studio rental.

Gain full access to the cold shop's grinders, sanders, lathe, lap wheel, sandblaster and drill presses with expert guidance from our experienced instructors. Learn new techniques and improve upon existing skills to carve, shape, polish and embellish glass.  Make projects of your own design or finish started pieces. Open projects is great for hot glass workers, kiln formers, glass casters, and artists or who want to develop and enhance their skills to finish glass.

Intro to Coldworking, 24 hours of coldworking experience, or instructor permission is required. 

What if you could create beautiful glass art AND save materials from going to the landfill? Spoiler alert... YOU CAN! That’s just what we’ll do in this 8-week intensive class. During this course, we’ll focus exclusively on creating one-of-a-kind glass vessels from the remnant glass left from previous courses at Pittsburgh Glass Center. We’ll work with the material in the manner of Wabi-Sabi, allowing slight imperfections to remain and be beautiful while discussing fundamentals of kilnformed glass such as heat work, compatibility, and annealing. All you need to bring is your imagination and creative spirit! 

In this advanced hot glass class you are encouraged to focus on the techniques that interest you as a developing glass artist. Choose to either watch weekly technique-driven demonstrations or work on independent projects with the guidance and support of instructor.

Refine basic skills and methodology as you create unique vessels and learn about a broad range of more complicated techniques including the use of solid colors, mold-blowing, and the creation of compound shapes. Content will vary by session and basic materials are provided.

Advanced Hot Glass is designed so it can be taken multiple times to improve or expand upon glass blowing skills. Students are allotted a $15 materials credit to use during this class session in order to become familiar with the procedure of purchasing materials and securing studio rental beyond class hours.

Hot 2, 72 hours of hot shop experience, or instructor permission is required.

Spark your appetite for fusing by cooking up some food-themed creations. You will start with the basics of glass fusing to make functional dishes that can be used at any meal. 

Then we will explore the use of sheet glass, frit and stringers to dream up fun foodie creations. Working with progressively more challenging techniques we will produce tasty concoctions such as cupcakes, veggies, bacon and eggs, with some room in the schedule for your own recipe. Your foodie creations can be decorative plates, garden adornments or wall art. 

In this 8-week course, we will combine clay sculpting, building molds and the heat of the kiln to create cast glass sculptures. This class will cover modeling clay, building refractory molds, glass preparation and kiln firings to create finished works of art. We will start the class by modeling figurines inspired by real photographs of your choosing and learn the basics of mold making. The second portion of the class will explore life casting using alginate and the lost wax casting process to recreate some of your very own hands and facial features.

This introductory Borosilicate (hard glass) class will cover the basic skills needed to build a solid foundation as a flameworker.  Safety, effective tool use, molten glass control and manipulation, and proper seal formation will be the focus. Begin with a solid rod of glass and walk away with solid glass miniature sculptures. From turtles and fish to birds and trees, create a menagerie of imaginative glass figures. Bring your sketchpad to plan your ideas! 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. 

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Enroll in Hot 2 and build on your existing skill set and expand your creative potential. Refine and diverge from the standard cup and bowl shape in the first few weeks before moving on to more complex forms. Explore basic color application methods and learn how to troubleshoot common problems.

It is recommended that all students take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Advanced Hot Glass.  

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours. Hot I, 24 hours of hot shop experience, or instructor permission is required.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with Borosilicate (hard) glass. Begin with a solid rod of glass and melt it into a molten ball that can be manipulated into little treasures, such as beads, pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Over the course of 8 weeks, learn color application, hand control, and annealing. The instructor will also provide one-on-one troubleshooting.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Learn the art of glass beadmaking and make an array of colorful beads for necklaces, drop earrings, bracelets, or for a unique art display. Over the course of the 8 weeks, you’ll learn the basic skills of heating colorful rods of glass with a torch and how to use gravity and tools to form and mold it into unique beautiful beads. Once you’re practiced at creating forms, learn how to add decorative color and designs with dots, frit, and trails, to create intricate designs. Suitable for all levels: experienced beadmakers will focus on more advanced decorative techniques. Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period.

Add to your fusing repertoire and expand your kiln knowledge in this intermediate level course focusing on patterns. Learn a variety of pattern bar techniques and how to incorporate these designs and techniques into fused platters or decorative wall hangings. Build upon your understanding of kiln programming, kiln theory, and glass properties to learn how glass changes form and reacts to different temperatures that will enhance your artistry.

Introduction to Fusing and Slumping or 24 hours of fusing experience with permission of the instructor is required.

Class tuition includes 1 session of open-studio time per student to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

NEW! With spring just around the corner, it's time to start preparing your garden! In this introductory class, you will create your own custom three-dimensional stained glass garden trellis. This project can be accomplished by a focused beginner and is also a great class for those with stained glass experience. Choose from a selection of flowers, birds, and butterflies to adorn your layered trellis. Projects are sure to add sparkle to any garden or home.

Learn to blow glass now.

In this introductory class, learn to gather clear molten glass from the furnace and shape it into various forms, from paperweights to simple blown shapes, such as cups and bowls. 

Instruction focuses on a team approach to glassblowing, with an emphasis on safety, proper tool use, basic techniques, and materials. You’ll never drink from a glass again without appreciating the energy and detail that went into making it! No experience is required.

You may also wish to take this class a second time in order to continue to develop and refine basic skills before moving on to Hot Glass 2. Each time you take it, your skill level, confidence, and passion for glass will grow.

Class tuition includes 1 hour of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with Borosilicate (hard) glass. Begin with a solid rod of glass and melt it into a molten ball that can be manipulated into little treasures, such as beads, pendants, marbles, chains, and sculptures. Over the course of 8 weeks, learn color application, hand control, and annealing. The instructor will also provide one-on-one troubleshooting.

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Build on what you learned in Flame 1, continue to develop hand and glass control, learn to effectively multitask, and develop a greater confidence with a variety of techniques.  Refine your current skills while discovering new skills along the way as you focus on personal projects working with borosilicate glass.  Both group and one-on-one demonstrations will be provided as students work independently.

This specialized technique allows you to easily make complex pieces that would be impossible by any other means simply by bending and welding small diameter rods together.

Design and engineering concepts will be used to build the frameworks for the pieces. You will focus on 1-3 projects over the course of 8 weeks. This is a very tedious technique, but don’t let that scare you. This class will be pure fun. Bring a sketchbook!

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period. This will help you become familiar with the studio itself and learn the process of studio rental beyond class hours.

Finish a project you have had on the back burner or tackle a new one while focusing on your favorite techniques. The instructor will work one-on-one with you and provide personalized demonstrations and troubleshooting. 72 hours experience required or by permission of the instructor.

Pittsburgh is synonymous with Andy Warhol who brought screen printing to the forefront of the art world. Whether or not you have a background in screen printing or glass this class will inspire you to create.

You will learn a variety of techniques that can be used separately or together to incorporate imagery into glass such as: painting with enamels, sandblasting, uv resisting, drawing and shading with glass powders, and screen printing with both glass enamels and glass powders. The course covers how to burn your own images onto a screen and explore making multiple prints and layering designs with unique photos and patterns. This class is great for beginners and for students with kilnforming and imagery experience and is great for all glass artists. Glass blowers welcome!