Sonoran Glass School – Glass Art Education, Experiences, and Events in Tucson

Pull Yourself Together: Cane and Murrini with Steve Hagan

Students will be able to see how Steve Hagan pulls his cane and murrini in the Hot Shop, as well as make their own.
January 23-27, 2023 | 9am – 5pm

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Holiday Parties

We can host your holiday party! Call us for more information and to make a reservation.
Month of December

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Decorate a Stocking or Dreidel

Come celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah by decorating a fused stocking or dreidel! No experience necessary.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 2pm – 3:30pm

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96 Color Batching Workshop: Intro to Mixing and Melting Glass

This workshop will focus on creating glasses and colored glasses that are “96 compatible” from scratch.
January 30 – February 3, 2023 | 9am – 5pm

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‘Decoration Through Subtraction’ – Advanced Color Techniques with Mark Leputa

This class will focus on achieving color patterns through the use of color overlays and engraving techniques including stuffed cup overlays, Swedish style overlays, and Graal in conjunction with coldworking and engraving tutorial
January 16-20, 2023 | 9am – 5pm

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Cactus Ornaments

Learn to make fun cactus ornaments for holiday gifts or just for fun. Each student will make two fused-glass ornaments.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 10am-11:30am

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Awaken the Beast

Sculpting Animals in Hot Glass with Grant Garmezy
March 21-24, 2023 | 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.

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

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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.

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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.

What Our Customers Say

This was a very fun hands on experience! You learn the process from beginning to end, get to use your creativity in a fun environment and you'll have something special in the end to take home. I have to add we were super lucky to have Lexi as our host - friendly, great personality and patience. Highly recommend!

Best Anniversary gift ever!!! Lauren was so awesome. She was very thorough and patient when throughout the whole experience. We loved the experience and will definitely go back again.

Came to create some memories and art with the family. There is many activities at different skill levels for all ages. My grandmother loved it. Staff is very friendly and helpful making it a great morning.

We did a family tumbler class. Paul and Jason were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. All our pieces are unique. It was a fun experience that we hope to do again!

Super awesome! Had a great time making glass flowers with my sister. Lexi was a great instructor!

That place was awesome! Can't wait to go back.