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

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 11:10am-11:40am

Spots Available: 12

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

$20.00

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 for the whole family to enjoy (ages 5 and up). This glass project is perfect for seasoned professionals and those who are just winging it! Please arrive on time to make the most our of your 30-minute session. Projects will be fused in our kiln and pick up will begin Saturday,...

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

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 11:10am-11:40am

Spots Available: 12

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

$20.00

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 for the whole family to enjoy (ages 5 and up). This glass project is perfect for seasoned professionals and those who are just winging it! Please arrive on time to make the most our of your 30-minute session. Projects will be fused in our kiln and pick up will begin Saturday,...

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

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 12:20pm-12:50pm

Spots Available: 12

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

$20.00

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 for the whole family to enjoy (ages 5 and up). This glass project is perfect for seasoned professionals and those who are just winging it! Please arrive on time to make the most your of your 30-minute session. Projects will be fused in our kiln and pick up will begin Saturday,...

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

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

Spots Available: 11

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

$20.00

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 for the whole family to enjoy (ages 5 and up). This glass project is perfect for seasoned professionals and those who are just winging it! Please arrive on time to make the most our of your 30-minute session. Projects will be fused in our kiln and pick up will begin Saturday,...

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Beautiful Starbursts – Fused Glass 11/10

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 13

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, November 3, 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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Fused Glass Ornaments 11/12

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

Spots Available: 2

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

$70.00

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. Final product size – 3-4 ornaments about 4x4” each All experience levels Taylor Moeller-Roy,...

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Fused Glass Barn Quilt 11/17

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 12

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

$65.00

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 squares and triangles to assemble an image or design unique to you! Pieces will be fired in our kilns, then will be ready to pick up about two weeks later. All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 11/19

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 14

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

$68.00

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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Flameworking 1 11/21

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

Spots Available: 6

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

$93.00

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 levels Beth Wenger-Johnstone,...

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Flameworking 2 11/22

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm

Spots Available: 8

Registration Cut-off Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

$93.00

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 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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Fused Glass Barn Quilt 12/01

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 12

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

$65.00

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 squares and triangles to assemble an image or design unique to you! Pieces will be fired in our kilns, then will be ready to pick up about two weeks later. All experience levels Julie Rhodes,...

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Scout Nights – December 1

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

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Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

$20.00

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 wonderful docents. Then scouts will have a chance to make their own fused glass sun catcher! Their pieces will be fired and ready to pick up a couple weeks...

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Candle Screen 12/03

Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Spots Available: 14

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

$73.00

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 glass in front of the light of the candle will produce a perfect holiday decoration. Adorn your screen with fun designs to celebrate this holiday season. Pieces will be fired and returned about two weeks later. All experience levels Taylor Moeller-Roy,...

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Shattered Beauties – Fused Glass 12/08

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Spots Available: 14

Registration Cut-off Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

$68.00

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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Fused Glass Ornaments 12/10

Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Spots Available: 14

Registration Cut-off Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

$70.00

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. Final product size – 3-4 ornaments about 4x4” each All experience levels Taylor Moeller-Roy,...

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Hot Sculpted Paperweights 12/12

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 12:00pm-5:00pm

Spots Available: 5

Registration Cut-off Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

$200.00

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 of molten glass and includes a reheating chamber. You’ll learn how to safely utilize the equipment and glass blowing tools to design then sculpt a paperweight. After it is cooled down and coldworked to get rid of any sharp edges, you’ll receive your piece back in about a week. All experience...

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