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. Our nonprofit organization offers a variety of introductory to advanced level glass courses. Prepare to produce your own handmade work of art, as well as lifelong memories! Masks are not required but strongly recommended, especially during the colder months. Disposable masks are available upon arrival.

Class Release Schedule:

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

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

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

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

Scholarship Opportunities: 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!

  • 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 BIPOC and Financial Aid Scholarships

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

Advanced Stained Glass | January 6 - February 17, 2026
$525.00

Tuesdays 6-9pm

NO CLASS 1/20

Registration Deadline: 12/23/2025

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

Tuesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 3/10/2026

Lost Wax Casting | February 7 - March 14, 2026
$520.00

Saturdays 10am - 1pm

Registration Deadline 1/24/2026

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

Wednesdays 6-9pm

Registration Deadline 2/11/2026