Glass Flowers - Schedule Your Groupon Experience!
Got a Groupon to make glass flowers? We schedule these Fridays and Saturdays. Please call to reserve a time! Be sure to have your redemption code number handy! 520-884-7814
Thursdays 1-5pm | Fridays and Saturdays 9am – 5pm
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Give the Gift of Art
Our gift cards can be purchased for any amount and applied to any Sonoran Glass School class, Make-Your-Own Experience, gallery item, or any combination thereof.
Make-Your-Own Experiences
You will help design, color, and create your piece alongside an experienced instructor. Individuals, couples, families, and groups are welcome!
Warm Shop Open Studio- Fusing Tuesdays & Thursdays
Explore the limitless possibilities of sheet glass. Unlike furnace glassblowing or torch working which use molten glass, this studio works by cutting sheet glass allowing the artist to have more time to focus on color and design elements. Click the link to sign up! 5 person maximum
Tuesdays | 1 – 4pm , Thursdays | 9am - 12 pm
Paperweight Experience for Two People
Paperweight Experience for Two is a 2-hour introduction to furnace glassblowing, focusing on the art of paperweights. Bring your partner, family member, or best friend and have fun creating glass paperweights with the guidance of an instructor. You will apply colors and then shape the glass using a variety of glassblowing tools. You may take a more active or passive role based on your comfort level.
Call 520-884-7814 to schedule.
Awaken the Beast - Limited Availability Observer Tickets
We are offering a limited number of observer tickets! Please email info@sonoranglass.org or call 520-884-7814 for details! International artist sculpting a life out of glass. Sculpting incredible life-like animals with Grant Garmezy. Check him out! @garmezyglass
March 21-24, 2023 | 9am– 5pm
Suncatcher Groupon - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Learn to safely cut colored glass into the shapes and sizes you want under the guidance of an instructor. Then assemble your design on a clear glass base. We will fuse your colorful design in a kiln, making it one smooth piece. Call 520-884-7814 to schedule!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am | Saturdays 9am - 5pm

Please e-mail us at info@sonoranglass.org call 520-884-7814 with any questions.

Your support helps us continue to provide artists and students of all ages with positive, meaningful experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Please consider making a gift today!


Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to discover the wonder of glass art.

Take glass art classes at Sonoran Glass School and spark your creative fire!

We offer courses in glassblowing, torchworking, and kiln-fusing to students of all levels. We teach students and the general public how to create and appreciate glass as a visual arts medium through educational courses, one-on-one experiences, visiting artist seminars, and community events funded by SGS members and supporters.

Our Classes

Hot Shop

Get started in the art of furnace glassblowing with a variety of classes.

Flame Shop

Get started in the art of flameworking with a variety of classes.

Warm Shop

Get started in the art of kiln fusing and slumping with a variety of classes.

Cold Shop

Get started in the art of glass finishing and polishing with a variety of classes.

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Meet the Founders

Dave Klein

Dave Klein

Co-Founder
Dave is a glass artist who developed many of the original SGS programs and studios.
Tom Philabaum

Tom Philabaum

Co-Founder
In 1973, Tom received an MA from University of Wisconsin where he studied glass with Harvey Littleton.
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Thank You to our Sponsors and Partners!

Visit Tucson Partner
Southern AZ Attractions Alliance
AZ Commissions on the Arts
Community Foundation for Southern AZ
Philabaum Glass
Arts Foundation
World of Glass Productions
Long Reatly Cares
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