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Visit Glass Art Kalamazoo

Whether you are taking a class, attending Art Hop, or exploring the treasures in our gallery and gift shop, we are happy that you are here! Welcome to our studio space and we hope that you enjoy your visit.

Hours

  • Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
  • Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
  • Sunday & Monday: Closed

Contact Info

Directions

326 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 100, Kalamazoo 49007

Glass Art Kalamazoo is located on Kalamazoo Avenue between Park and Church Streets in the Park Trades Center building. We are on the first floor in Suite 100. Our stand-alone entrance is nearest Church Street. GAK is ½ mile from downtown Kalamazoo.
Accessible via all busses at the Kalamazoo Metro Transit hub located a short 3-minute walk (.2 miles) from our studios.

Parking

Parking is available on-street on both Kalamazoo Avenue and Church Street. Nearest parking lot parking is located at Rose and Kalamazoo (a short 5-minute walk from Park Trades Center). A wheelchair-accessible spot is located in the parking lot behind the building off Church Street. GAK studios can be accessed with a wheelchair via our overhead garage door. Please call us at 269-552-9802 to access the building if you are in a wheelchair and need assistance.

Mask Policy

Masks are welcomed at Glass Art Kalamazoo but not required.

Studio Safety

  • Students must wear safety glasses in the studios at all times (GAK will provide safety glasses).
  • Students will not load, unload or operate the glass kilns and furnaces.
  • Keep long hair tied back.
  • Do not wear articles of clothing or jewelry that hang off the body.
  • Wear loose fitting cotton or natural fiber clothing (i.e. 100% cotton).
  • Do not wear open-toed or open-heeled footwear (i.e. flip-flops, sandals or clogs) in the glass studios.
  • Do not use any equipment without an instructor present.
  • It can get very HOT in the glass blowing studio. Please be prepared and arrive well hydrated and continue to drink water throughout your time in the studio.

Admission

Even though GAK doesn’t charge admission to visit our studios, we do rely on individual donations to offset the income generated from classes. Your tax-deductible donation helps to keep glass art alive in Kalamazoo! There is a donation box located in the main studio space. We sincerely appreciate any support you are able to give us!

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination

GAK is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment. A wheelchair-accessible spot is located in the parking lot behind the building off Church Street. GAK studios can be accessed with a wheelchair via our overhead garage door. A fully accessible bathroom is located in our studios. Please call us at 269-552-9802 to access the building if you are in a wheelchair and need assistance.

If you require special accommodations to take a class, please contact us prior to booking the class. While we do everything possible to make our classes accessible, extra preparations or restrictions may be necessary for your safety

Glass Art Kalamazoo will not discriminate on the basis of religion (creed), race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, genetic information, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Glass Art Kalamazoo is an equal opportunity employer.

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