Glass Making Classes in Minneapolis, MN

Our immersive hands-on art classes at Foci MCGA provide a strong foundation in glass blowing and many other glass processes, which allows students to explore and safely use glass as an artistic medium! Our nonprofit organization offers a variety of introductory to advanced level glass art courses at our studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prepare to try out a new hobby, hone your existing skills, craft your own handmade works of art, and create lifelong memories! The classes are organized below by glass process and studio area - click through the pages to enroll in available courses or find more information. Reach out to our studio phone at 612-759-8476 or the Program Manager for additional questions.

Requirements: Age requirements depend on course. A signed Liability Release Form must be on file. View our full class Terms & Conditions here.

Scholarship Opportunities: Find out more or apply here!

Course Release Schedule:

  • Q1 Winter Core Classes: held January-March. Enrollment opens by November 1st. Scholarships for Q1 are due December 1st - apply or learn more here!

  • Q2 Spring Core Classes: held April-June. Enrollment opens by February 1st. Scholarships for Q2 are due March 1st - apply or learn more here!

  • Q3 Summer Core Classes: held July-September. Enrollment opens by May 1st. Scholarships for Q3 are due June 1st - apply or learn more here!

  • Q4 Fall Core Classes: held October-December. Enrollment opens by August 1st. Scholarships for Q4 are due September 1st - apply or learn more here!

  • A glassblower uses a metal rod to shape molten glass into a bubble in a workshop with warm lighting.

    Glassblowing Classes

    Learn the skills to begin working with hot glass.

  • Small, oval-shaped plaster molds filled with colorful glitter and beads, arranged on a sandy surface and wooden trays.

    Kilnforming & Casting Classes

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

  • A close-up of a Bunsen burner with a blue flame, with someone holding a glass rod with a flame, heating or igniting a substance in a laboratory setting.

    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

  • A girl and an adult helping each other with glassblowing. The girl is sitting on a workbench, wearing safety gloves, and the adult is guiding her hands as they shape molten glass on a pipe. There are glass sculptures and tools on the workspace.

    Youth & Teen Glass Camps

    Unique glass art experiences for youth ages 9-17.

  • A glassblower is shaping a glass piece using a blowpipe in a workshop. He is wearing protective glasses and a light pink shirt, with a group of people watching and taking photos in the background.

    Visiting Artist Workshops

    Learn techniques from incredible artists from all over!

  • Scholarship Information

    Scholarship Information

    Information on financial aid scholarships for core classes and camps!

Featured Upcoming Glass Classes

Intermediate Glassblowing | March 11 - April 15, 2026
$625.00

Wednesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline: 2/25/2026

Stained Glass Boxmaking | February 24 - March 17, 2026
$425.00

Tuesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline: 2/10/2026

Intro to Flameworking | February 15 - March 22, 2026
$525.00

Sunday 10 am-1pm

Registration Deadline 2/1/2026

Intermediate Neon | March 24 - April 28, 2026
$545.00

Tuesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 3/10/2026

Intro to Kilnforming | February 25 - March 18, 2026
$375.00

Wednesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 2/11/2026