Glass Flameworking, Beadmaking & Neon Classes

Are you a history aficionado who loves to step into the past, or perhaps you’re the type who loves trying new activities? Either way, our and flameworking, beadmaking, and neon classes in Minneapolis, MN, are the perfect fit and provide you with a finished product you can be proud of. These glass classes introduce students to all the necessary tool for creating glass art on the torch. Explore your whimsical side and add multiple bends to your project or build out a classic look by making a neon glass sign. Our flameworking & neon classes in Minneapolis, MN, fill up rapidly, so sign up as soon as you know you’re interested. We look forward to seeing you there! While working outside of class hours is not required, it is recommended to practice skills between classes - all actively enrolled students get discounted rental rates in the Flame and Neon Shop.

Registration is available to students 14 years old and up.

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.

Tech Session

Light Up Your Neon (Safely!) | March 14, 2026
$50.00
Beadmaking Tech Session: Lines & Wraps | March 18, 2026
$90.00
Beadmaking Tech Session: Dots | February 25, 2026
$90.00

All Recurring Flameworking and Neon Classes Offered

  • Intensive Core Classes

    • Intro to Flameworking, 6-week course. Offered seasonally. No experience required.

    • Intermediate Flameworking, 6-week course. Offered semiannually (Prerequisite: Intro to Flameworking).

    • Intro to Beadmaking, 4-week course. Offered seasonally. No experience required.

    • Intro to Neon, 6-week course. Offered seasonally. No experience required.

    • Intermediate Neon - more details coming soon!

    • Visiting Artist Workshops, 5 day intensive class. Offered annually. (Prerequisite is dependent on curriculum).

  • One Day Tech Sessions

    • Light up your Neon (Safely)!, 1 day, 2 hour tech session. No experience required.

    • Beadmaking Dots, 1 day, 3 hour tech session. (Prerequisite: Intro to Beadmaking).

    • Beadmaking Lines & Wraps, 1 day, 3 hour tech session. (Prerequisite: Intro to Beadmaking).

    • Weld Your Way To Success - more details coming soon! (Prerequisite: Intro to Neon)

  • Other Programming

    • Flameworking Open Studio, one day session, offered quarterly (Prerequisite: Intro to Flameworking).

    • Beadmaking Open Studio, one day session, offered quarterly (Prerequisite: Intro to Flameworking).

We strive to offer new and exciting classes and workshop each year. If you are interested in a specific technique, please inquire at contact@mnglassart.org.

Looking for our One-Day Glass Art Experiences? Check out our current Glass Discovery offerings here.