Calendar of Events

Flameworking 1 10/11

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 1PM - 4PM

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 @ 5:30PM - 8:30PM

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[...]

Tuesday Club – 10/27 – Autumn and Winter Trees

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 1:30pm-4:00pm

Create a 5x5" suncatcher inspired by autumn and winter! Participants will be able to create an autumnal or winter tree to celebrate the seasons or use their creativity to design a personalized piece of art,[...]

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[...]

Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 11/03

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful fused glass images by layering smaller glass pieces. Participants will have the option to choose from 3 images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to cut and nip glass[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 1:30pm-2:00pm

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 1:30pm-2:00pm

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 12:55pm-1:25pm

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 12:55pm-1:25pm

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 12:20pm-12:50pm

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 12:20pm-12:50pm

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 11:45am-12:15pm

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 11:10am-11:40am

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 11:10am-11:40am

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 11:10am-11:40am

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 10:35am-11:05am

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 10:35am-11:05am

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

November Art Activity – Glassy Gobbler – 10:00am-10:30am

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 10:00am-10:30am

Join us for another Art Activity Day in the Glass Studio! On Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, shake your glass feathers and create a 3.5 x 3.5" Glassy Gobbler using precut glass and accessory glass. Designed[...]

Beautiful Starbursts – Fused Glass 11/10

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Create your very own fused glass starburst! Students will learn glass cutting techniques to create rays of glass in a circular pattern. You’ll use strips to create the body and utilize smaller shapes and accessory[...]

Fused Glass Ornaments 11/12

When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 5:30PM - 8:30PM

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[...]

Slàinte Paperweight Demonstration: 1:30pm-2:15pm

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 1:30pm-2:15pm

Slàinte Paperweight Demonstration: 12:30pm-1:15pm

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 12:30pm-1:15pm

Stingray Paperweight Demonstration: 10:30am-11:30am

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 10:30am-11:30am

Fused Glass Barn Quilt 11/17

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Make your own unique fused glass barn quilt. Learn how to cut precise angles to design a piece inspired by classic barn quilt styles that are seen across the Midwest. You’ll use simple shapes like[...]

Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 11/19

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful fused glass images by layering smaller glass pieces. Participants will have the option to choose from 3 images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to cut and nip glass[...]

Flameworking 1 11/21

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 11:00am-2:00pm

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 2 11/22

When: Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 1:00pm-4:00pm

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[...]

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[...]

Fused Glass Barn Quilt 12/01

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Make your own unique fused glass barn quilt. Learn how to cut precise angles to design a piece inspired by classic barn quilt styles that are seen across the Midwest. You’ll use simple shapes like[...]

Candle Screen 12/03

When: Thursday, December 3, 2026 @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Create your own color screen to place in front of a candle this holiday season. The pieces will be fired and slumped to create a single curve fused glass stand. The effect of the transparent[...]

Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 12/08

When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful fused glass images by layering smaller glass pieces. Participants will have the option to choose from 3 images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to cut and nip glass[...]

Fused Glass Ornaments 12/10

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

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[...]

Hot Sculpted Paperweights 12/12

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 12:00pm-5:00pm

Learn how to make your own unique glass paperweight! A trained instructor will walk you through step by step to make your own paperweight in our new mini dragon. Our mini dragon holds 15 lbs[...]

Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 12/15

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful fused glass images by layering smaller glass pieces. Participants will have the option to choose from 3 images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to cut and nip glass[...]

Flameworking 1 12/19

When: Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 11:00am-2:00pm

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 2 12/20

When: Sunday, December 20, 2026 @ 1:00pm-4:00pm

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[...]

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[...]