Classes

Learn to make glass pendants with a torch and stained glass techniques in this combo class for teens.

Using an oxygen/propane torch in the flame shop, learn to melt a solid rod of glass using gravity, tools and a steady hand to manipulate the molten glass into personalized glass pendants. Use a variety of colored frit (tiny bits of glass color) to create swirls, dots and explosions of color! Glass loops will be added to finish off your new pendant.

In the kiln studio, learn the basics of stained glass from pattern to finished project. Learn how to use cutting tools and grinders to shape sheet glass, how to solder glass creations together to make an assortment of winged creatures, crawly insects and floral garden stakes.

Mix and match this 1-day class with any of the other three options in this Mini Teen Summer Camp series.

Eventhough classes are full, scholarships are still available for sessions 2 & 3. The deadline to apply is July 5. GET DETAILS

Learn to sand cast and draw with molten glass and make mosaics in this combo class for teens.

In the hot shop, use molten glass to create sand castings and unique burn drawings. Learn to cast molten hot glass from the 2,000-degree furnace into sand relief molds to make three-dimensional sculptures and use hot glass and metal to create burned imagery on paper and wood.

Learn the ancient and intricate art of glass mosaics. Design a pattern or image with sheet glass on a wooden backing to create a stunning wall piece. Learn the basics of mosaic design, glass cutting, layout and grouting.

Mix and match this 1-day class with any of the other three options in this Mini Teen Summer Camp series.

Learn fusing and flameworking basic techniques in this combo class for teens.

Using a solid rod of glass, an oxygen/propane torch and a steady hand, learn to apply color and manipulate molten glass using gravity and a few tools in the flame shop. Create up to five magnets from rods of clear glass and bits of colorful glass. Learn a number of techniques for shaping and personalizing the magnets.

In the kiln shop, cut and combine brilliantly colored pieces of sheet glass, glass granules and thin glass strands to create luminous suncatchers, magnets and functional dishes. Learn the basics of glass fusing and make a number of decorative and functional glass objects.

Mix and match this 1-day class with any of the other three options in this Mini Teen Summer Camp series.

Eventhough classes are full, scholarships are still available for sessions 2 & 3. The deadline to apply is July 5. GET DETAILS

Learn how to blow and emboss glass in this combo class for teens.

Learn to blow glass at the 2,000-degree furnace. Experiment with molten glass, work with glass color and compressed air to inflate glass into different shapes and patterns.

In the cold shop, learn to use the state-of-the-art equipment and machinery to emboss glass in its solid state. Personalize your provided glasses using sandblasting, glass carving, etching, polishing, and dremeling techniques.

Mix and match this 1-day class with any of the other three options in this Mini Teen Summer Camp series.

Eventhough classes are full, scholarships are still available for sessions 2 & 3. The deadline to apply is July 5. GET DETAILS

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 and manipulate material into a beauiful floral glass magnet!  

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

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.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Sculpt a perfect expression of love in this one-of-a-kind heart pendant workshop. Learn how to operate a torch, melt a rod of Borosilicate glass, and manipulate it with tools into a wearable pendant for yourself or a loved one.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Sculpt your own own colorful glass flower to display inside or out. Work with molten glass, frit (colored glass granules), and a variety of tools to color and shape a spectacular floral work of art.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Due to the physical demands and hands-on nature of hot glass sculpting and blowing workshops, maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible for our instructors during these classes. Instructors will be equipped with N95 or equivalent level masks to protect themselves and our guests during these interactions. Sanitized gloves and safety glasses will be provided for all students.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Make a fun and unique solid glass mushroom to to display inside or outside! Learn to gather glass, add color, then sculpt the material into a one of a kind fungi!  

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Due to the physical demands and hands-on nature of hot glass sculpting and blowing workshops, maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible for our instructors during these classes. Instructors will be equipped with N95 or equivalent level masks to protect themselves and our guests during these interactions. Sanitized gloves and safety glasses will be provided for all students.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Want to make a special gift for a family member or impress your coworkers? This paperweight workshop is an easy way to explore the potential of hot glass before committing to a longer class. Learn how to add color to clear molten glass and effectively shape it to make a small but distinctive piece of desktop sculpture.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Due to the physical demands and hands-on nature of hot glass sculpting and blowing workshops, maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible for our instructors during these classes. Instructors will be equipped with N95 or equivalent level masks to protect themselves and our guests during these interactions. Sanitized gloves and safety glasses will be provided for all students.

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. 

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

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.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

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.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

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. 

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.

Learn how to gather molten glass from a 2,100°F furnace, add color, then sculpt and mold it into a solid glass pumpkin perfect to display all year round. 

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Due to the physical demands and hands-on nature of hot glass sculpting and blowing workshops, maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible for our instructors during these classes. Instructors will be equipped with N95 or equivalent level masks to protect themselves and our guests during these interactions. Sanitized gloves and safety glasses will be provided for all students.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Have some fun while learning all the steps of the stained glass process. You will choose from pre-determined patterns to create a decorative suncatcher or ornament that fits with the season. No experience is necessary but even those that have taken a stained glass class in the past will enjoy these seasonal creations for years to come.

Saturday, July 3: Bird or Butterfly 

Sunday, July 11: Star of David or Hamsa

Saturday, July 24: Flower or Cactus 

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Learn how to gather molten glass from a 2,100°F furnace, add color, then sculpt it into a solid glass heart -- a perfect gift for a loved one on a special occasion or to display all year round. 

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Due to the physical demands and hands-on nature of hot glass sculpting and blowing workshops, maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible for our instructors during these classes. Instructors will be equipped with N95 or equivalent level masks to protect themselves and our guests during these interactions. Sanitized gloves and safety glasses will be provided for all students.

Learn more about our health and safety procedures.

Create a 3D illuminated glass box that looks like wrapped gift. Using pre-cut class, learn how to  assemble stained glass in the Tiffany style method to create a unique 3D piece.  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.  

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Make a stained glass garden stake to add style to any indoor potted plants or add a burst of creative beauty to your outdoor garden. Learn how to cut and shape glass into pretty petals then adhere them into the perfect flower with solder. 

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

Using colorful flat sheet glass, colored glass granules, and thin glass rods, learn to cut and assemble glass while it is cold. Then fuse your design in the kiln to create your own design! Sizes vary from a 7" x 12", 10" x 10", 8" x 8", and 9" round.

The health and safety of our students and instructors is still our most important priority. All classes will have fewer students to make sure everyone feels comfortable. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Create a new and lovely habitat for your air plants! Gather glass, add color, and then blow, shape, and manipulate a glass bubble into an elegant terrarium. Air plants not included.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have some fun while learning all the steps of the stained glass process. You will choose from pre-determined patterns to create a decorative suncatcher or ornament that fits with the season. No experience is necessary but even those that have taken a stained glass class in the past will enjoy these seasonal creations for years to come.

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. 

These special workshops are designed with teens in mind! Students get the opportunity to learn about the PGC studios with other teens and make paperweights in the hotshop.  Sign up as an individual and meet other teens interested in glass, or bring a friend to share in the experience! Want a more in depth glass experience for teens? Check out our SIO2 classes! 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

These special workshops are designed with teens in mind! Students get the opportunity to learn about the PGC studios with other teens and make magnets in the Flame Shop. Sign up as an individual and meet other teens interested in glass, or bring a friend to share in the experience! Want a more in depth glass experience for teens? Check out our SIO2 classes! 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

These special workshops are designed with teens in mind! Students get the opportunity to learn about the PGC studios with other teens and fused mosaic pet portrait in the kiln shop.  Sign up as an individual and meet other teens interested in glass, or bring a friend to share in the experience! Want a more in depth glass experience for teens? Check out our SIO2 classes! 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

Whether you have never touched flat glass or have your own kiln at home, all experience levels can gain knowledge from this class. Start with tool fundamentals, glass cutting, and basic fusing rules. As the day progresses, explore a variety of techniques and materials. Discussions will cover a wide range of information about kilnforming, mold materials, kiln theory, and firing schedules. You will leave this class with many functional glass plates, bowls, and platters of your own creation, as well as a wealth of kilnforming knowledge.

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. 

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!

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.

Join us for an opportunity to learn more about PGC’s many educational programs, artist residency opportunities, interactive tours, and hands-on activities. Educator Open Houses are not only for teachers. Principals, administrators, and PTA/PTO representatives are also welcome! The event includes a tour of the PGC facilities as well as glassblowing demonstrations. Make your own fused glass tile and earn an hour of Act 48 credit. Preregistration is required.

Please call Valerie at 412-365-2145, x210, or visit https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/educators to learn more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Make a fun and unique solid glass mushroom to to display inside or outside! Learn to gather glass, add color, then sculpt the material into a one of a kind fungi!  

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.

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. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

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. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

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. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

After learning the basics of stained glass construction in our introductory and/or intermediate stained glass courses we invite you to continue the fun in open projects. Challenge yourself with a more complicated pattern or enjoy the afternoon practicing your skills while making something pretty. This is a great course for those who want to continue to explore the art of stained glass with instruction and guidance while working to their own skill level. Students will be able to choose their own pattern though the size  will be no larger than 16"x18”. 

Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience with instructor permission is required. 

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. 

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 this advanced 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. 

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.

Choose from a variety of pattern and learn the traditional technique of lead came. This technique is necessary to create a window that will be exposed to outdoor elements. An understanding of this technique will allow you to feel comfortable moving forward with larger, more permanent stained glass creations.

Introduction to Stained Glass or 24 hours of stained glass experience is required.

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.

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.

Spend eight weeks immersing yourself in the wonderful world of Moretti glass, soft Italian glass. A wide range of projects will be covered in this class from making your own cane, marbles, beads, sculptures and more! Learn proper flame control to melt and manipulate the soft glass rods and how to properly anneal your creations. No experience required but advanced students will also benefit!

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. 

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.

Immerse yourself in the art of pulling stringers and explore the compression technique of making colorful glass explosions. With a rod of colored glass, learn to focus the flame on a small section and slowly pull it into a spaghetti thin strand of colored glass that can be used in a number of different applications.  Emphasis will be placed on flame and hand control, building confidence with the torch, and working with color to achieve a wide range of effects that can be used to create firework-style explosions, flowers, line drawings, numbers, or letters.  Learn how to overlay color, add embellishments, wrap, rake and feather stringers then shape and manipulate compression and stringer work into marbles, pendants, or figurines. 

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 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.

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.

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 Hot 3. 

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. 

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.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with both Moretti (soft) and 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. 

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 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.

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.

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.  

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 this 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. 

Class tuition includes 2 hours of open studio time per student to be used during the same class session. This will help students become familiar with the studio and learn the simple process of studio rental outside of class hours. 

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.

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 Hot 3. 

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. 

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.

Learn the art of working with flat glass and its unique properties to create an endless range of objects and artworks. Throughout this course you’ll learn how to cut, manipulate, and stack glass and then harness the heat of the kiln to melt and shape it to create an array of functional and decorative pieces. Work with design theory and learn multiple techniques to produce a variety of images and patterns with powders, frit, stringers, and cut glass. Gain an 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. No experience necessary. Suitable for all levels of experience. More experience kilnformers will focus on more advanced decorative techniques. 

Class tuition includes 1 session of open studio time to be used during the 8-week period.

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.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with both Moretti (soft) and 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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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.

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. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5.  APPLY ONLINE

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 this advanced 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. 

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 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, kiln firing and resolving castings into finished works of art. We will start the class by modeling figurines inspired by real photographs of your choosing. Other projects will include pressing the clay into textures to create detail that will transfer to glass pieces and sculpting anatomy of the body. Please bring sketchbooks, pictures, ideas and objects of inspiration. 

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.

Explore the possibilities of colorful stained glass. In this introductory course, you will learn the basics for working with flat glass like: 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 and a pre-requisite for Intermediate and Advanced Stained glass  

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.

Get started on creating your own line of glass jewelry.  Over the course of the 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to melt and manipulate hard (Borosilicate) glass with a torch into beautiful unique pieces.  You’ll use a variety of tools and learn how to use gravity to shape and form glass with a variety of flameworking techniques. Build upon your skills throughout the course and add compressions, dot stacks, and wrap and rakes to your repertoire. Suitable for all levels: experienced pendant makers 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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 Hot 3. 

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. 

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.

Introduce yourself to the world of glass sculpting in the cold studio. Learn how to operate all of the equipment to cut, grind, drill, engrave, sandblast, and polish glass in this entirely “cold” process. Learn techniques to strategize the best optical placement of cuts and gain experience using special adhesives to chemically bond glass segments together. Create your unique works of glass art with interesting surface textures and shapes.  Leave with a foundational knowledge of coldworking techniques and understanding of the lamination process.

Class tuition includes 4 hours of open-studio time to be used during the 8-week course period.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the possibilities of colorful stained glass. In this introductory course, you will learn the basics for working with flat glass like: 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 and a pre-requisite for Intermediate and Advanced Stained glass.

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.

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.

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.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with both Moretti (soft) and 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. 

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 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.

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 this advanced class prepare to further explore the fusing techniques you have already learned while working out 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 permission of instructor required.

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. 

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.

Learn flame shop essentials and a variety of creative techniques while working with both Moretti (soft) and 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. 

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

25 minutue professional artwork photography session to use for your portfolio, website, exhibition applications, and more! 

Each artist can bring up to 5 pieces no larger than 24" in any direction. Artwork needs to be dropped off at PGC the day before and picked up the day after. $55 includes the photo shoot and at least 2 high-resolution digital images delivered via email within 3 weeks. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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!

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 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.

Apply Here to get registered! Applications are due by November 1st. 

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 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!

Apply Here to get registered! 

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 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.

Apply Here to get registered! 

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 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.

Apply Here to get registered! 

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 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.

Apply Here to get registered! Applications are due by November 1st. 

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 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.

Apply Here to get registered! 

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 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. 

Apply Here to get registered! 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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 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.

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.