This is available to any ACA member. Drop in any Wednesday to work with beside other creative people. 

The studio is open 1 pm to 3 pm

You work on your own, no instruction. 

Pay that day. 

Worry Stones Workshop 

1 session  •  3 hours per session 

Dec. 3rd, 2025 3-6pm

Students will learn basic flameworking techniques in this introductory class. You’ll get to melt beautiful colors of glass and shape them into worry stones, or “touch stones,” which are perfect for carrying in your pocket or gifting to a friend. It’s a wonderful way to get started with flameworking and have a tangible, beautiful piece at the end.

1 session  •  3 hours per session 

Oct 23, 3-6pm

Students will learn basic flameworking techniques in this introductory class. You’ll get to melt beautiful colors of glass and shape them into worry stones, or “touch stones,” which are perfect for carrying in your pocket or gifting to a friend. It’s a wonderful way to get started with flameworking and have a tangible, beautiful piece at the end.

Ages 16 and up. 

Worry Stones Workshop 

1 session  •  3 hours per session 

Dec 3rd, 3-6pm

Students will learn basic flameworking techniques in this introductory class. You’ll get to melt beautiful colors of glass and shape them into worry stones, or “touch stones,” which are perfect for carrying in your pocket or gifting to a friend. It’s a wonderful way to get started with flameworking and have a tangible, beautiful piece at the end.

1 session  •  3 hours per session 

Oct 23, 3-6pm

Students will learn basic flameworking techniques in this introductory class. You’ll get to melt beautiful colors of glass and shape them into worry stones, or “touch stones,” which are perfect for carrying in your pocket or gifting to a friend. It’s a wonderful way to get started with flameworking and have a tangible, beautiful piece at the end.

Ages 16 and up. 

Beginning Flameworking - Beadmaking

3 weeks • 3 hours per session

Dec 3,10 and 17, 6-9pm

3 weeks • 3 hours per session

December 3, 10 & 17, 6-9pm

Learn the foundations of soft glass beadmaking! We’ll cover how to build beads on the mandrel, shape them with precision, and design patterns using dots and simple techniques. Perfect for beginners ready to explore molten glass.

Ages 16 and up. 

Intermediate / Advanced - Flameworking - Beadmaking 

3 weeks • 3 hour sessions

  December 4,11 & 18th 6-9pm

3 weeks • 3 hour session

Dec 4, 11 & 18, 6-9pm

Take your beadmaking to the next level! This class focuses on refining technique and control while tailoring projects to each student’s goals. Learn to make stringers, cane, and more to elevate your designs.

Ages 16 and up. 

Hollow Beads

3 weeks • 3 hours per session

Dec 6th, 13th and 20th 

9 am til 12 pm. 

Explore the beauty of hollow glass forms! Students will learn several approaches to creating hollow beads, including both on-mandrel and blown techniques. Some flameworking experience required.

Bubble Pots!

Learn how to handbuild one of these fun and whimsical “bubble pots”. Experiment with a variety of tools, designs, and sizes, you can build yourself one of these lovely little ditties that are gratifying to both sight and touch. Choose your glaze and leave to be fired.

Saturday, December 6th 10 am til 12 pm

This class is perfect for beginners. 

Glass Icicles with Simax Tubing

1 session • 1 hour each

Dec 6th 12 pm 

Work with borosilicate scalloped tubing to create your own shimmering icicles! Each student receives three glass blanks to transform into beautiful winter decorations.

Ages 16 and up.