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(Now through Sept. 5)

Mon., Fri. & Sat.
10 am – 4 pm

Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
10 am – 7 pm

CLOSED Sunday

A free open house or opening reception featuring heat defying acts of art including live glass blowing and flame working demonstrations in association with Penn Avenue Arts Initiative’s Unblurred event.

"Hot Jam" with hot glass demonstrations

First Friday open house events with live hot glass demonstrations and a contemporary glass art exhibition.
View photos on Flickr of previous Hot Jams.

Who: All ages are welcome
When: First Friday of the Month from 6 to 9 pm
October 1
November 5
December 3

Cost: Free
How to register: No registration required

RADical Day: October 1

PGC will feature free heat-defying acts of art in our studios throughout the day. Plus, visitors can make their own pendant at the torch for $25. RADical Day, an annual event sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), is a day of free admissions and performances at a variety of regional attractions that are funded by RAD.

Who: All Ages When: Friday, October 1, 10 am to 4 pm Cost: Free/$25 pendant making How to register: Pre-registration is not required.

Great Glass Pumpkin + Make-It-Now Pumpkins

A ghastly glass family event at Pittsburgh Glass Center. Create your own glass pumpkin for $25. Glass pumpkins and other glass Halloween items will be for sale in a variety of shapes, sizes and costs. View photos on Flickr from other events at PGC.

Who: All Ages When: Friday, October 22, 3 to 10 pm Cost: Free How to register: Pre-registration is suggested for pumpkin making. Contact Joy at 412-365-2145 ext. 201.

Holiday Glass Sale + Make-It-Now Ornaments

Buy it or make it. Join us for our annual holiday glass sale and Make-It-Now ornament extravaganza! The holiday glass sale runs for two days only and features funky, fanciful and functional glass in all price ranges. On Saturday, Dec. 4 you can make your own glass ornament for $25 from 10am - 4pm.

Who: All ages
When: Friday, December 3 from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, December 4 from 10 am to 4 pm (ornament making on Saturday from 10am - 4pm)
Cost: Free/$25 ornament making
How to register: Preregistration is not required, but can be made one month prior to the event by calling 412-365-2145.