Tours and Demonstrations
- Age: 5 and up
- Group Size:
- Program Length: 1 hour
- Program Cost: $15 per student / $10 per student when paired with a group activity.
Tour all of Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of-the-art studios and explore how glass art is made in each one. Learn about Pittsburgh’s lesser-known but incredibly rich glassmaking history and visit the contemporary glass art exhibition in the Hodge Gallery.
Watch as an experienced glass artist demonstrates the fascinating process of manipulating molten glass into a functional or sculptural glass work live in the studio. Learn about the process, the tools, and the science behind the artistry through live narration and conversation with a glass artist.
School tour and glassmaking demo lasts 1 hour. Program is adaptable for students aged 5 and up. This experience does not include a hands-on glass making activity. Program Cost: $15 per student or $10 per student when paired with a group activity.
Hands-On Activities
- Age: 5 and up
- Group Size: 6–60 students
- Program Length: 1–2 hours
- Program Cost: $15+ per student / add a tour and demonstration for $10 per student
Try a quick glassmaking activity in the studio with plenty of assistance from a local glass artist. Each student will make one glass item and come away from this unique experience with a basic understanding of glass making and an appreciation of the process.
While everyone does have to make the same item, every participant can choose their own colors or some variations to the shape. For example, for our blown glass pumpkin, participants can choose to make their stems curly or short, and for sculpted glass flowers, participants can have a straight stem or curly stem. We are unable to accommodate different items for everyone in your party due to limited space, differing equipment needed for different items, and instructor limitations.
The program is adaptable for students aged 5 and up. The length of the program is 1-2 hours and is determined by how many students participate. Depending on the glass item chosen, hands-on activities can accommodate 6-60 students a session. Program Cost: starting from $15 per student. Add on a guided tour and glassblowing demonstration to any activity for an additional $10 per student.
