Do you want to explore the art of molten glass all while giving back?

Join us at Michigan Hot Glass for a day of skill sharing, camaraderie, and good times. Profits generated at this event will benefit The Michigan Glass Project. 

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Under the guidance of skilled glass artists, participants will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience manipulating glass through a variety of techniques. This immersive and educational event will provide individuals with the basic tools to explore the creative potential of glass. From furnace work to flame work, cold work to glass casting, there is something for everyone. After the event participants will have a unique one of a kind piece of glass art to take home. Sign up solo or do so with friends and family!

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​Tickets and Registration: Event is open to the public- $5 suggested donation at the door.  Registered participants get in free of additional charge.

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Glass Session Offerings: 4 class types, 8 sessions per class.

Feel free to sign up for more than session! Registration opens on Wed. April 16th. Spaces are limited so sign up fast!

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Each $50 time slot includes 15 minutes of guided instruction followed by 45 minutes of hands-on learning. Participants will be charged at online registration. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.

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• Hot Shop – Gather, shape, and form molten glass.

• Glass Casting - Pour molten glass into sand molds to create a cast glass relief. 

• Flamework – Torch work for small-scale sculpting and bead-making.

• Coldwork – Explore engraving, polishing, and finishing techniques.

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Food and beverages will be available onsite so feel free to hang out and mingle before or after your session.

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Do you love watching the process of glass art being made but don’t want to take part in the action? Don’t worry, spectators are welcome to come on by! In addition to glass sessions we will hold a 50/50 where spectators, artists, and participants will have a chance to win some cash!  MGP merch will also be available so you can walk away with some swag.