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About Our Classes

Our mission at Glass Art Kalamazoo is to provide exceptional experiences in glass art and one way we accomplish this is through our classes. We love to teach students about the awesome science and incredible beauty that is glass art.

Unleash your inner artist and explore the many class options we offer – from 1 hour beginner Make It! Classes where you will end up with a finished project you will be proud to display to intermediate workshops to improve your technique to beginner essentials classes where you can learn the basics of glass blowing, torch working or kiln fusing. We have something for everyone! Classes are taught by experienced glass artists who will guide you as your complete your class and hone your skills. We will provide all the supplies, tools, and safety equipment to make your project a success!

The minimum age to take a “Make It” or “Workshop” level class is 12 and up for all of our studios. For younger students interested in glass, our kiln fusing “Kids Create!” classes are open to ages 8-13, and our “Walk-In Family Fun Days” are open to all ages. (Students under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult in any class). 


**IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER FOR ALL STUDIOS:

  1. Please wear closed-toe shoes to class.
  2. Please tie long hair back.
  3. Please don’t wear dangling jewelry or clothing.
  4. Please wear safety glasses (provided to you).
  5. Please listen carefully to all safety instructions given.

Failure to adhere to these safety items may result in you not being able to take the class.


Check back here as we continually add more exceptional experiences and exciting new projects. Become a member to receive Members First Alerts when a new class is added. Sign up here. You can also sign up for our newsletter to receive notification of future classes at the bottom of this page. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events and updates! Click on the calendar link below to see all the classes we are offering this month. If you know what type of class you are looking for, click on that heading and it will take you to those classes.

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Glass Blowing Classes

This is where we work with glass in its hottest form as molten glass. Our glass furnace, containing a crucible full of liquid glass, is located in the Hot Shop. In these classes, you will blow and/or sculpt the glass to make objects. You will use the tools located at the gaffer bench to manipulate the glass as you create. Minimum age to take a glass blowing class is 12 years old. Children under 14 years of age are required to be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Glass Blowing Classes

Torch Working Classes

Torch Working is the art of using a bench mounted torch to heat glass to a molten state. It can then be manipulated/shaped into a variety of objects such as beads, marbles, pendants, pipes, stemware, complex sculpture or just about anything you can imagine. Torch Working is a great option for creative self-directed individuals who are interested in working with hot glass without the the extreme heat, physical demands and financial costs of the hot shop. Minimum age to take a torch working class is 12 years old. Children under 14 years of age are required to be accompanied by an adult. Current Torch Working classes include:

(making beads out of glass rods)

(making objects out of borosilicate glass rods like pendants, marbles and sculptures)

Upcoming Torch Working Classes

Kiln Fusing Classes

These classes involve a variety of techniques with cold sheets of fusible glass. Using special tools, you will cut shapes and designs to place on your clear glass base. You may also use crushed glass, stringers, and powders to create unusual effects in your piece. Your final project will be melted together in our kilns and possibly slumped to create your masterpiece. Minimum age to take a “Make It” or “Workshop” kiln fusing class is 12 years old, a “Kids Create” class is 8 years old, and a “Walk-In Family Fun Day” is open to all ages. Children under 14 years of age are required to be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Kiln Fusing Classes

Cold Working Classes

Many of the projects created in our studios need to be finished in the Cold Shop. Using grinders, polishers, sand blasters, and saws, you will polish and finish your glass project. Classes in the Cold Shop will rely on practice “blanks” or objects created in other studios to be manipulated and polished. Minimum age to take a cold working class is 14 years of age.

Upcoming Cold Working Classes

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Official Journey Beads Training Course (December 10 & 17)

Official Journey Beads Training Course (December 10 & 17)

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Make It! Bar Set Series: Cheese Board & Cracker Tray (December 11)

Make It! Bar Set Series: Cheese Board & Cracker Tray (December 11)

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Bring the fun home with Take It! Kits

Looking for a project you can complete at home on your own time? Check out our Take It! Kits and create your own fused glass suncatcher, magnet, or nightlight. Simply choose your kit, pick it up at the studios, assemble it at home, bring it back to be fused, and then pick it up and enjoy your art. Channel your creative side and pick up a kit today! Great for both children and adults.
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Private Lessons

Private lessons are perfect if you are anxious to start working with glass and can’t wait for a class to begin, or if your schedule doesn’t permit you to attend one of our scheduled classes. One-on-one lessons involve private, customized glass art instruction in any of our studios. You will work with your experienced instructor to design the lessons to reflect your goals. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced artist that wants to learn a new technique, you can benefit from private lessons by moving at your own pace. You must be at least 14 years old to schedule a private lesson. Price varies dependent on the studio and instructor.

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