Glass Making Classes in Minneapolis, MN

Our glass making classes in Minneapolis, MN, provide a strong foundation in glass blowing and other glass processes that allows students to effectively explore and use glass as a medium. Prepare to produce your own handmade work of art, as well as lifelong memories!

Foci MGCA offers a full-tuition scholarship open to BIPOC and a need based half-tuition scholarship open to anyone with financial need. Find out more about our scholarship opportunities here.

Masks are not required but strongly recommended. Disposable masks are available upon arrival. View our COVID-19 Policy here.

  • Hot Glass Classes

    Learn the skills to begin working with hot glass.

  • Kilnforming & Casting Classes

    Fuse glass, make molds to cast glass in a kiln.

  • Flameworking & Neon Classes

    Illuminate your life, make your own neon and torchwork.

  • Stained Glass & Mosaics Classes

    Stained Glass & Mosaics Classes

    Create imagery out of sheet of glass and solder.

  • Coldworking Classes

    Coldworking Classes

    Grind, polish, etch, and engraving cold glass by hand.

  • Open Studio

    Open Studio

    Learn, create, and meet new people working with glass

  • Youth & Teen Glass Camps

    Unique glass art experiences for youth ages 9-17.

  • Visiting Artist Workshops

    Learn techniques from incredible artists from all over!

  • Scholarship Information

    Scholarship Information

    Information on BIPOC and Financial Aid Scholarships

Featured Upcoming Glass Classes

Intro to Coldworking ~ November 22, 2025
$150.00

Saturday 10am-4pm (with a 1 hour lunch break). One day workshop.

Registration Deadline 11/8/2025

2-Day Mosaic Workshop - Wednesday September 10 & Friday September 12
$130.00

Two day workshop.

Wednesday September 10, 5 - 9pm

Friday September 12, 6 - 8pm

Registration Deadline 8/27/2025

Flameworking 1 ~ September 27-November 1, 2025
$525.00

Saturdays 10am-1pm

Registration Deadline 9/13/2025

Refining Fundamentals ~ October 4- November 8, 2025
$625.00

Saturdays 10am-1pm

Registration Deadline: 9/20/2025

Neon 1 ~ September 25-October 30, 2025
$545.00

Thursdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 9/12/2025

Stained Glass: Intro to Lead ~ November 18-December 9, 2025
$425.00

Tuesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 11/4/2025