Classes

Adult Classes

Adult classes at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass are designed for ages 16 and older. Museum Glass Studio Staff and professional artists teach a wide variety of glass making techniques to offer opportunities for different interests and skill levels. Most adult classes are designed to be around 3 hours long and include enough time for instruction and creation of a unique work of your own. The Glass Studio offers classes in a variety of glass processes to learn skills from fusing to flameworking to hot blown glass among others.

All projects will be fired and ready for pick up in 2 to 3 weeks.

You can register for classes here, online, or call us with questions at 920.751.4658.

Is your favorite class sold out? Check back often — new classes are added regularly!

Fused Glass Ornaments 11/25

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

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$68.00

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 students can create their own. Pieces will be fired and hooks attached, then will be ready to pick up about 2-3 weeks later. All experience levels Riley Seib,...

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Charcuterie Board 12/09

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Spots Available: 4

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

$75.00

Students will be able to create their own cheese plate to use at home! We’ll learn how to keep glass at a consistent thickness and reduce gaps to make sure it is food safe. Pieces will be fused in a kiln after class. All experience levels Riley Seib,...

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Sgraffito for Beginners 12/11

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

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Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

$53.00

Create your own platter using a technique new to The Glass Studio. Sgraffito is the creating images, patterns, or designs on sheet glass, using colored glass powder. You’ll learn how to use different tools and methods to manipulate glass powder on sheet glass. Once your design is created in the powder, we will fire it and slump it. All experience levels Taylor Moeller-Roy,...

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Intro to Flameworking 12/13

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

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Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

$85.00

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 levels Beth Wenger-Johnstone,...

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Intermediate Flameworking 12/14

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Spots Available: 4

Registration Cut-off Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

$85.00

Build upon skills from “Intro to Flameworking” 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 Flameworking will be expanded upon and new tips and tricks will be reviewed as well. At least one flameworking class required Beth Wenger-Johnstone,...

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Snowman Family Portrait 12/16

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

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Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

$73.00

Make your own curved display with a family of snowmen! Learn about different ways to make snowmen in fused glass. Participants will create a family of snow people in a winter wonderland. The pieces will be slumped after firing, to stand up on their own and be a great decoration all season long. All experience levels Taylor Moeller-Roy,...

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Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 1/06

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 12

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

$60.00

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 and use glass scrap to create a one of a kind artwork. Once you fall in love with this technique, there are options for open studio times at the museum (after taking 3 classes) where you can bring in your own images and work on a piece that is more intricate. All experience...

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Trees and Nature in Fused Glass 1/08

Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Spots Available: 1

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

$88.00

Learn how to create natural trees using fused glass. Your instructor will discuss different fused glass techniques to create the illusion of texture and depth to create a realistic tree in any season! Students can create any kind of tree in any season. Afterwards, purchase the optional stand to display your new 10” circular tree piece. Circular stand is sold separately - $45.00 + tax All experience levels Riley Seib,...

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Intro to Flameworking 1/10

Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm

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Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

$88.00

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 levels Beth Wenger-Johnstone,...

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Intermediate Flameworking Workshop 1/11

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm

Spots Available: 4

Registration Cut-off Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026

$88.00

Build upon skills from “Intro to Flameworking” 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 Flameworking will be expanded upon and new tips and tricks will be reviewed as well. At least one flameworking class required Beth Wenger-Johnstone,...

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Beautiful Starbursts – Fused Glass 1/13

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 11

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

$65.00

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 glass to add your own flare. All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 1/24

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm

Spots Available: 7

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

$60.00

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 and use glass scrap to create a one of a kind artwork. Once you fall in love with this technique, there are options for open studio times at the museum (after taking 3 classes) where you can bring in your own images and work on a piece that is more intricate. All experience...

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Beautiful Starbursts – Fused Glass 1/27

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 13

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

$65.00

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 glass to add your own flare. All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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Paint a Pint 2/05

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Spots Available: 10

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

$45.00

Create your own unique pint glass using glass enamels. Participants will get a clear pint glass and as many colors of enamel paint as they’d like. You’ll learn enamel painting techniques to utilize for any kind of design you’d like. Afterwards, the pint glasses will be fired to ensure they are food and dishwashing safe. All experience levels Riley Seib,...

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Fused Heart Quilt 2/12

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Spots Available: 11

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

$65.00

Celebrate the season of love with your own fused glass heart. Hearts are notoriously difficult shapes within glass art. Learn how to utilize multiple different patchworks to create a glass heart for your sweet heart! This makes for a great date night with a partner or a night out for yourself! All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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Fused Heart Quilt 2/17

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Spots Available: 14

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

$65.00

Celebrate the season of love with your own fused glass heart. Hearts are notoriously difficult shapes within glass art. Learn how to utilize multiple different patchworks to create a glass heart for your sweet heart! This makes for a great date night with a partner or a night out for yourself! All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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