Our complete state-of-the-art hot shop for glass blowing offers classes for the beginner to the advanced glass artist. Classes are perfect for adults and teens looking for the excitement of learning a new skill or perfecting the craft. For safety, please wear 100% cotton clothing, long pants and closed-toe shoes. Located in Southwest Michigan, West Michigan Glass Art Center is the hotspot of fun things to do in Kalamazoo! Classes include all glass, supplies and tools.
Thursday, May 10, 6-9 p.m. (HS1236) 1 Spot Remaining Thursday, May 17, 6-9 p.m. (HS1237) FULL Thursday, June 7, 6-9 p.m. (HS1238) FULL Thursday, Sept 6, 6-9 p.m. (HS1239)
Prerequisite: Age 14 & up No experience necessary. Maximum: 4 students $65 members/$80 non-members
Invite your friends to join you for an evening out and learn the basics of glassblowing at the furnace. Swing out a hot glass bubble to make a vase, bowl or drinking glass. This adult and teen class can also be scheduled by appointment. Put this class on your list of fun things to do in Kalamazoo!
Instructor: Judith Konesni Wednesdays, 6 weeks, May 2 to June 13, (no class June 6) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (HS1240) Prerequisite: Age 14 & up, no experience necessary. $340 members/$360 non-members Maximum: 4 students
Instructor: Michael Fortin Mondays, 4 week, June 4 - 25, 6 - 9 p.m. (HS1241) Prerequisite: Age 14 & up, no experience necessary $225 members/ $250 non-members
Maximum: 4 students
Designed for the beginning glassblower, this class will offer students instruction on the fundamentals of working and forming molten glass into basic shapes such as cups, bowls and vases. Students will become familiar with traditional glassblowing equipment and movement in the hot shop. This is the perfect class to get a taste for glassblowing and its endless possibilities!