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Glass Community Potluck for Members, Students, & Local Glass Artists

  • Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 2213 Snelling Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55404 United States (map)

Sunday May 3rd, 2026 from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Welcoming all Foci MCGA community members: glass artists, past and present studio members, glass students, etc.

Come together and share a meal over glassy chats! If you're able to, bring a small dish to pass and come hang out! Forge some new connections, enjoy some food, and participate in some activities for artists. We'd love for you to join us! This event is not restricted to current members only. We encourage previous members, students, staff, and local glass artists to attend as well! If you haven't been to the new studio location yet, this is a great opportunity to explore it and meet some of the new faces. The gallery and studio will be closed for shopping and rental during the potluck - staff will not be on duty.

Food setup will be in the classroom with outlets will be available for crock pots. A limited amount of serving tongs and spoons will be available. Disposable plates, utensils, napkins, and water will be provided. After you submit your RSVP, enter what you are bringing to pass on our 2026 Potluck Food Signup spreadsheet! There will be slips available to fill out during setup indicating what allergens your food items may contain.

RSVP is required, so we know how many to expect!

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Optional Activities for Attendees

  • Hot Shop Game of Magic Stick: The hotshop will be open for a game of ‘magic stick’, where the challenge is to create a cup using only gravity and a mystery tool! Games will run from 6:00pm-7:45pm. Participants must have experience and approval to use the Hot Shop and have experience. Participants may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  • Flame Shop Activity: To be announced soon! Participants must have experience and approval to use the Flame Shop and have experience. Participants may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  • Glass Art Exchange: We also encourage makers to bring a piece of glass of theirs for a free randomized glass exchange! To participate, bring a piece of glass to be included in the raffle. Place it on the Flame Shop table and fill out a slip to tape to your piece. Suggested items are cups or bowls, small sculptures, pieces that don’t quite pass quality control, or cool experimental tests you’ve done in glass. The exchange will take place at 5:45pm sharp! No money will be exchanged for pieces. Sharp glass will not be accepted. Do not wrap the glass piece.

  • Glass Material Swap Meet: Bring your unwanted glass materials, tools, or equipment to give away or exchange with others.

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