About Public Glass
Public Glass is a studio and school formed to meet the needs of Bay Area artists working in hot glass and students interested in glass as art. Over the last 10 years, as the premier hot glass non-profit in San Francisco, Public glass has been a destination for students and artists from around the world who want to learn more or practice their art. The facility is open to the public during office hours. Learn more about Public Glass on this website and stop by for a visit soon.
Upcoming Classes
Public Glass offers a wide range of glass educational programs, including first-time lessons, intermediate instruction, and advanced techniques. See our full list of classes.
| Play with Fire Beginner Introductory Class |
Saturday - 2/4 9am-Noon |
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| Sunday - 2/12 noon-3p |
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| 1 Day Workshop Our Most Popular Workshop |
Sunday - 2/5 9a-3p |
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| Saturday - 2/11 9a-3p |
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| Introduction to Fusing & Slumping 2 Day Workshop |
Saturday 2/18-2/25 10am-4pm |
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| Saturday 3/18-3/25 10am-4pm |
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| Introduction to Bead Making 1 Day Workshop |
Sunday 2/12 10am-4pm |
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| Mondays 2/27-3/5 6-9pm |
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A Glassblowing Workshop Gift Certificate
The Perfect Gift.
So They Want to Blow Glass?
Public Glass offers Gift Certificates for all-day Glassblowing workshops, or any other class or technique. Give the gift of DIY glass art!
Email admin@publicglass.org call 415-671-4916 for more info.
Hot Glass Cold Beer
Featuring TJ Ossola
Saturday, February 11th • 6-10 pm
T.J. began working in glass in Colorado, before studying at the Canberra School of Art at Australia National University where he received an Honors Degree in glass.
He has been working in glass in the Bay Area for the past 9 years, primarily as a glass blower. His work reflects on nature, water, and elements of the human figure which combine to create color, forms and patterns in his work.
Featured Artist In The Hot Shop - TJ Ossola
Flameworking Demonstrations - Jeff Rogers & Robin Humphries
Music by Elliot Randall and Max Delaney
HGCB is Public Glass’ long-running series that combines exciting glass demonstrations, live music and food & drink for a night of great entertainment. For a $25 donation, you'll select a one-of-a-kind drinking glass handblown by a Public Glass artist that we'll fill with your choice of beer, wine or soft drinks all evening; at the end of the night, the glass is yours to keep. 100% of proceeds benefit Public Glass. (Glasses available while supplies last.)
Stay tuned for more details.
Guest Artist and Seattle glassblower
Ryan Staub
Guest Artist and Seattle glassblower Ryan Staub will be in the Bay Area to teach a special advanced goblets course the week of February 14th through 16th.
This weeknight workshop, for intermediate/advanced glassblowers, will guide students through the techniques of venetian-style goblet making.
The focus will be on the creation and assembly of more complex stemware. Blown feet and stems, avolios, mereses and various bitwork techniques will be demonstrated and learned, and students will learn to effectively employ the garage, fork, and chalk punty in the pursuit of ever- fancier cups.
This class will run for three evenings in a row, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 – 9:30 pm, for an immersive experience.
Public Glass T-Shirts
Public Glass t-shirts are here in Adult sizes S - XL, just $20! Stop by Public Glass and buy yours today.
Recent Events
HOT GLASS COLD BEER - October 29 , 2011
MICHAEL FOX
Book your corporate or teambuilding event with Public Glass.
Public Glass is proud to present the opportunity for large groups to experience the enticing medium of hot furnace glass. Learn More.
Support Public Glass
Public Glass needs your support to sustain its studio and educational programs.
Please click here to help with a tax deductible donation
Public Glass is a 501(c)(3) charity.
(Tax ID number 94-3253918)
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Reservations
To see Hotshop, Annealer, Kiln, and Flameworking
bookings calendar
Book shop rentals: rentals@publicglass.org
Shop hours: TUE,WED,FRI,SAT,SUN 9am - 9pm
Office hours:
TUES 8am-6pm
WED 11am-6pm
FRI 9am-5pm
SAT 8am-3pm
SUN 8am-3pm
Office hours are subject to change based on appointments, rentals and off-site activities. Please call or email in advance of your visit to ensure that the studio is open.
Maintenance
Public Glass is closed on Mondays and Thursday mornings (until noon) for charging, cleaning and maintenance.