Explore creativity through hands-on, immersive art experiences
Light-a-Spark is a program dedicated to providing glass art workshops for schools, youth groups, senior centers and community partners through a flexible, equity-based pricing model to ensure accessibility for all.
Our team of professional artists are ready to guide your group's art adventure in glass--no experience required. We are excited to work with you to ignite curiosity and inspire creativity in your group through the expressive art of glass.
Glassblowing
3 hour experience
Choice between a paperweight, flower or cup
Ideal for 6 - 18 participants
Price range $40 - $75 per person depending on group size
Minimum age 13
After a short tour through the gallery and studio, your teacher will give a safety talk and demonstrate how to make the glass object the group will work on. Participants are divided into teams and paired with an teacher. Everyone will make their own glass object with one-on-one guidance and some help from their teammates too.
* All glass objects must be slowly cooled. They cannot be brought home the same day.
Fused Glass
3 hour experience
Individual 4in x 4in glass tile or coaster
Ideal for 6 - 35 participants
Price range $25 - $75 per person depending on group size
Minimum age 7
After a short tour through the gallery and studio, your fused glass workshop starts with a safety overview, after which, the instructor will demonstrate the process of layering different types of crushed glass, glass pebbles and sheet glass. Everyone will design one square for their own. We recommend bringing in drawings or choosing a theme for this workshop such as under the sea or animals--you pick!
* All glass objects must be heated and slowly cooled. They cannot be brought home the same day.
Flameworking
3 hour experience
Choice between marbles, pendants or animals
Ideal for 3 - 5 participants
Price range $40 - $75 per person depending on group size
Minimum age 13
After a short tour through the gallery and studio, your flameworking workshop starts with a safety overview, after which, the instructor will demonstrate the process of heating and shaping glass into a marble, pendant or animal. Everyone will make at least one object for their own.
* All glass objects must be slowly cooled. They cannot be brought home the same day.
Tour with Demos
2 hour experience
Ideal for 6 - 40 participants
Price range $25 - $75 per person depending on group size
Minimum age 5
Your group will browse our gallery and get to see different types of glass art from artists who work in the studio. An artist will tour your group around to each of our shops. Each of stop along the way provides a chance to see the different ways of working with glass. If one of our artists isn't already working in the studio, your tour guide will give a demonstration for you. This is a unique opportunity to see how glass can be transformed into stunning works of art--offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into each piece.
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How hot is the glass when you are blowing glass?Hot glass is around 2,200 degrees fahrenheit when it is first gathered out of the furnace. We use reheating chambers to keep our glass above 1,500 degrees while we work before putting the final piece of glass in a kiln set at 950 degrees to slowly cool over 16 hours.
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What are PG's hours?Our gallery and office is open by appointment only. Please email info@publicglass.org Our studios are open Tuesday- Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
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What is PG's cancellation policy?No credit or refund can be issued if a cancellation occurs 9 days or less before the class date. This helps us guarantee stable wages for our hard-working artist instructors. If a cancellation occurs 10 days or more before the start of class, please submit a written request to operations@publicglass.org as soon as you know of a possible conflict. Your account will be credited with the cost of the class. You can apply this credit to a future class, our online shop, or event. Please email operations@publicglass.org to use the credit on your account. Excessive rescheduling will result in an administrative fee. Online class registration closes 2 days before the first session. For late registration, questions or guidance on our programs, please email us at: info@publicglass.org. As a small nonprofit, our goal is to keep access to the studios affordable and to employ the independent artists who have committed to teach you. Monetary refunds are issued at the discretion of management. In the rare case that we are able to issue a refund, our processing platforms will keep a minimum of 10% non-refundable fees. Keeping the credit on your account is highly encouraged. It ensures that you get to keep 100% of your credit while supporting our artists and community. Thank you for your support and understanding.
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How do I become a member?Head to our Members page. We have different levels of memberships to set you up for cheaper classes, ability to rent, and more flexible studio options.
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What do I need to wear to class?Closed toe shoes Non-flammable clothing (Cotton, Cotton, Cotton! Jeans with no stretch) Hair ties for any hair below the cheek. A long sleeve cotton layer can be helpful for hot glass classes. A water bottle and snacks will be your favorite accessory.
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When can I pick up my work from class?Different classes will need different amounts of time to pick up your work. You can refer to the Pick Up schedule here to see when your class's work will be ready.
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What is your product refund policy?We want you to love each object as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with your purchase we're happy to refund your order, minus the cost of return shipping and fees. Email operations@publicglass.org with any questions or concerns you may have, we'll be happy to help!
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Can my store/gallery carry the PG originals line?YES! Email operations@publicglass.org and we can discuss details.
Light-a-Spark Request
Please fill out the form below so that we can set up your event and get you in soon to learn glass.