DONATE
Facebook Instagram

  • Kalamazoo's only glass art auction

    Blue Heat Glass Art Gala & Auction

    Mix and mingle with arts enthusiasts, professionals, and talented artists while bidding on fantastic, one-of-a-kind glass art pieces in both live and silent auctions.

  • The perfect Winter break activity!

    Winter Glass Camp for Kids

    Looking for something to keep the kids engaged over winter break? Sign them up for Winter Glass Camp! In this one-day camp, students will work side-by-side with our talented instructors to create projects in our Glass Blowing, Torch Working, and Kiln Fusing studios.

  • Explore the world of

    Glass Art

    Enjoy our exciting glass blowing show, watch our Bronson Journey Beads team make glass beads, make your own fused glass project and shop our brand new gallery exhibit. Our monthly Art Hop event is FREE and open to all ages.

  • Discover your talent and learn how to

    Create Your Own Glass Art

    Explore your artistic side. Learn how to create your own glass art through our in-person studio classes and take home classes that give you hands-on experiences.

  • Join Kalamazoo Glass Art and

    Become a Member

    Your membership directly supports our programming at Glass Art Kalamazoo, allowing us to provide exceptional experiences in glass art to our local community. In addition to the warm, fuzzy feeling you get inside, your membership grants you discounts on classes and workshops, exclusive invites to member-only events, access to studio rentals and more!

  • give to support glass art in

    our community

    As a community-based nonprofit, much of Glass Art Kalamazoo’s funding comes through the generous support of donors. If you would like to help support our programming and outreach, please consider making a monetary donation today!

  • help children with cancer and illness

    Support Journey Beads

    Journey Beads are glass beads crafted with care by the hands of Glass Art Kalamazoo volunteer bead artists, and each one is unique. In the hands of a child, they become precious keepsakes that tell a powerful story of strength, courage and hope. Join or donate to the program.

About Glass Art Kalamazoo

Founded in 2002 by a group of local glass artists, Glass Art Kalamazoo (GAK) is a nonprofit, community-access glass arts and education center located at the Park Trades Center in downtown Kalamazoo. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing exceptional experiences in glass art both from our studio and by working with schools, nonprofit groups and businesses in our community. Discover your creative side by taking a class, exploring our art gallery/gift shop, or watching a live hot glass or Journey Bead demonstration during Art Hop. We hope to see you in our studios soon! When attending class, please remember to wear closed-toe shoes.

Be inspired and discover a new artistic talent

CLASSES

Discover your talents and learn new skills with our in-person and take home classes for all skill levels!
Learn more

EVENTS

Check out upcoming events which include everything from fun and engaging shows to auctions and galas.
Learn more

STUDIO RENTALS

We offer rentals in our Hot Shop, Cold Shop, Lampworking and Kiln Fusting Studios to access all the tools you need to create.

Learn more

SHOP

Discover your talents and learn new skills with our in-person and take home classes for all skill levels!
Learn more

MEMBERSHIP

Check out upcoming events which include everything from fun and engaging shows to auctions and galas.
Learn more

DONATE

Help support our mission as a non-profit to enrich the community by providing exceptional experiences art.
Learn more

Upcoming @ GAK Studios

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Critter Beads-Under the Sea Animals (November 26)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students must have completed Bead Essentials or the Official Journey Bead Training Course to sign up for this class. Torch Working Studio. Tuesday, November 26 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to shape and decorate your own glass critter beads with colorful patterns in this 3-hour intermediate class. This is the second in a series of… Continue reading Critter Beads-Under the Sea Animals (November 26)

Get Tickets $75.00 3 tickets left

© 2021 All Rights Reserved.

Facebook-f Instagram