Join Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 2:00PM–5:00PM for a summer open house celebrating sheet glass art! Explore mosaic, kilnformed, and stained glass processes through live demonstrations by local artists. Tour the flat glass studio areas, connect with makers, and gain insight into how these vibrant glass artworks are created! Visitors are also welcome to assist in laying glass pieces to help build a community mosaic project with the oversight of an instructor. This event is a welcoming opportunity to experience glass art up close and learn directly from the artists. Whether you're new to glass or already inspired, this open house is a perfect chance to get curious and connect.

There’s no fee to enter the studio space and see our glassmaking demos - this event is free and open to the public! Light refreshments will be provided.

Individuals under 14 are required to attend with a Parent or Legal Guardian. 

Demonstrating Glass Artists:

• Kilnforming: Diane Petron and Ellen Rossmiller - located in the Kiln Shop

• Stained Glass: To be announced - located in the Classroom

• Glass Mosaic: To be announced - located in the Classroom

Free Activity: Build a community glass mosaic with instructor Bailey Tessier (Bailey Rae Mosaics, @baileyraemosaics) and assistance from our apprentice, Ariana! Try your hand at glass mosaics and help us construct a colorful community-made mural! Participants can work with our instructor to select and arrange glass pieces to create decorative mosaic panels to be displayed right in our studio! This activity will be happening throughout the duration of the event in our gallery space. Hands-on. Free of charge. Ages 9+ friendly. Participants will be required to sign a Liability Release Form.

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Please note that there will be no glassblowing, flameworking, or other back of house demonstrations taking place due to the summer heat!