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YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Communication      Creativity     Resilience      Trust        Confidence     Positivity

At Public, we believe that glassmaking has numerous important skills to teach young people.  Teamwork, concentration, quick thinking and S.T.E.A.M are at the heart of everything we do; it's the perfect hands on activity to touch all aspects of student learning. 

 

Explore our options below, or contact us to learn how your child or classroom can experience the transformative medium of glass!

Light a Spark

Light a Spark

Our Light a Spark program pairs youth with professional artist mentors to learn about life through glass studio culture. Weekly visits in a semester-based program allow the studio, and the students, to open up in a whole new way!

Teen Camps and Classes

Teen Camps and Classes

Unique hands on experiences in a variety of lengths. You'll be sure to find a format that suits their interests, and your schedule, the best!

Field Trips

Field Trips

Bring your class to Public Glass to learn about art, science and more through the exciting medium of glass! Email us to arrange a custom visit!

Public Glass is Art, Science and so much more!

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cience - From the chemistry that produces the vibrant colors of glass to the physics of how it moves, the incredible material of   glass is something every science class should see in action!

echnology -  Innovative processes and breakthroughs in technology have produced stronger, clearer glass for phones and  architecture, enhancing all of our lives.

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ngineering -  Glass studio design involves thermal controls, insulation and combustion; it's where the science of conservation   and sustainability comes to life!

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rt - As a material for expression, glass is illuminating and can provide a lens to delve into the center of any issue; it has an   unparalleled potential for creating thought-provoking and unique beautiful objects.

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athematics - Glass compatibility, tuning the melting furnaces and creating detailed casting molds are just a few examples of how the glass studio is the perfect place to connect numbers with physical results.

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Address:
1750 Armstrong Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

Gallery & Office Hours

By appointment only.

 

Please reach out to

info@publicglass.org

 

Studio Rental Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday - Friday

8am to 9:30pm

Saturday - Sunday

9am to 10:30pm

Cancellation Policy: No credit or refund can be issued if a cancellation occurs 9 days or less before your 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.

Public Glass is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; Tax ID #94-3253918. All or a portion of donations may be tax-deductible as prescribed by law.

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