Calendar of Events

Scout Nights – October 6

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Flameworking 2 9/06

When: Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Build upon skills from "Flameworking 1" in this loosely structured workshop. Students will have work time with our flameworking instructor, Beth Wenger-Johnstone, to focus on independent interests. Some techniques that were introduced in Intro to[...]

Optical Illusions in Fused Glass 9/08

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn how to utilize clear and colored glass to create optical illusions in glass. Students will learn tricks to working with stringers and sheet glass to create different patterns within the glass after firing in[...]

SPARK! – Vault Tour 9/08

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 1:30-2:30 pm

Hand Painted Glassware 9/10

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Learn how to use specialized paints for glassware and create your own custom drinking glass. Paint a glass of your choice – stemless wine glass, pint glass, or tumbler. We’ll talk about the basics of[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 10:00am-10:30am

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 1:30pm-2:00pm

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 12:55pm-1:25pm

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 12:20pm-12:50pm

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 11:45am-12:15pm

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 11:10am-11:40am

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

September Art Activity Day – Autumn Days: 10:35am-11:05am

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us the second Saturday of September in our glass studio for another Art Activity Day  You’ll get 30 minutes to create your own colorful fall scene with our Autumn Days fused glass project! Design[...]

Fused Glass Ornaments – Family Class 9/22

When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 10:30 AM-1:30 PM

Learn how to make your own glass ornaments to hang on your tree this holiday season. Participants will be able to design and create four unique ornaments. Different techniques and designs will be sampled and[...]

Pumpkin Platter 9/24

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Make your own candy plate for Halloween this year. Students will learn how to cut a circle and transform it into a pumpkin! Pieces will be fused and slumped in a kiln after class and[...]

Reflective Yoga on the Lawn – Member Pricing – Single Sessions

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

Sessions are most Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings from June 17th to September 16th. Join us for a time of reflection and exercise on our beautiful lawn overlooking Lake Winnebago. This season, we’re pleased to[...]

Reflective Yoga on the Lawn – Member Pricing – 5 Session Package

When: Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

Sessions are most Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings from June 17th to September 16th.  Please see list below for class schedule. You must register by August 25th to take 10 sessions! Join us for a[...]

Reactive Glass 9/29

When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

When adding silver foil to kiln formed glass, a riot of effects can occur. Students will learn how to create reactions like color changes and halo effects using specific reactive glass and silver foil. Final[...]

Photos in Glass 10/06

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Transfer your favorite photo or image into fused glass to create a one of a kind piece of art. Participants will email a digital copy of a photo to the museum prior to class so[...]

Candle Votive 10/08

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn how to make a unique candle votive like you’ve never seen before! In this class, students will learn how to create a design on a fused glass candle votive. After it is fired and[...]

Flameworking 1 10/10

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Formerly known as Intro to Flameworking; learn the basics of working safely with hot glass. Students will make their own beads and learn how to make other small objects out of hot glass All experience[...]

Flameworking 1 10/11

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Formerly known as Intro to Flameworking; learn the basics of working safely with hot glass. Students will make their own beads and learn how to make other small objects out of hot glass All experience[...]

Spooky Autumn Evening Platter 10/13

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Let’s celebrate the spectacular fall season with a fall scene using frit and high fire enamel paint. Participants will cut out pumpkin, gourd, and shapes to create their own spooky artwork. We will use layering[...]

Pate de Verre Bowl 10/17

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Create your very own pate de verre bowl with artist Deanna Clayton. Students will learn the basics of pate de verre, also known as “paste of glass”. Using glass frit create a textured bowl that[...]

Fused Glass Ornaments 10/20

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 10:30 AM-1:30 PM

Learn how to make your own glass ornaments to hang on your tree this holiday season. Participants will be able to design and create four unique ornaments. Different techniques and designs will be sampled and[...]

Spooky Autumn Evening Platter 10/22

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Let’s celebrate the spectacular fall season with a fall scene using frit and high fire enamel paint. Participants will cut out pumpkin, gourd, and shapes to create their own spooky artwork. We will use layering[...]

The Magic of Glass: Bubbles and Flames 10/22

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

October 2026 marks the 100th year anniversary of world-renowned magician Harry Houdini's death. Join the Museum in this month-long celebration of his legacy by learning about the "magic" (A.K.A science) of glass! Class participants will observe a flameworking[...]

Beer Bottle Drinkware 10/29

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Turn your favorite beer bottles into reusable drinking glasses! We’ll cut the top part of the bottle off and grind down the edges for a safe drink. Bring in your own two bottles or use[...]

Scout Nights – November 3

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – December 1

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – January 5

When: Tuesday, January 5, 2027 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – February 2

When: Tuesday, February 2, 2027 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – March 2

When: Tuesday, March 2, 2027 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – April 6

When: Tuesday, April 6, 2027 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]

Scout Nights – May 4

When: Tuesday, May 4, 2027 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Experience glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. The museum runs a monthly program during the school year for scouts of all ages. Scouts will take a tour through our galleries with one of our[...]