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

Awaken the Beast: Sculpting Animals in Hot Glass with Grant Garmezy

Explore the potential of working with hot glass as a sculptural medium, focusing on using both solid and blown sculpting techniques to create animals and animal-inspired sculptures.
March 29, 2022 - April 1, 2022

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Fusing 101 with Laurie Schock

Join Laurie Schock for six weeks of fun-filled afternoon classes at SGS. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge, skills, and techniques for working in fused glass.
Fridays, February 25 – April 8 (no class March 18) | 1pm – 4 pm

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Introduction to Cutting and Fusing with Diane Dito

This three-hour introductory level glass cutting and fusing class will give you the required skills to take our more advanced classes.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 | 1pm – 4pm

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SGS Gift Cards - Give The Gift Of Art!

Our gift certificates can be applied to any Sonoran Glass School class, Make-Your-Own Experience, gallery item, or combination thereof.

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Support SGS When Shopping AmazonSmile

When shopping AmazonSmile this Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and throughout the holiday season, remember to designate Sonoran Glass School (Sonoran Art Foundation) as your preferred charity. Click below to learn more.

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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 furnace glassblowing with a variety of classes.

Warm Shop

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

Cold Shop

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

What Our Customers Say

This was a highlight of our visit to Tucson! Our instructor, Nan, was amazing. With her encouragement and guidance, we worked the glass like pros to make very cool beads. It was really fun and unique! I highly recommend it.

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.

My eight year old daughter and I had the most amazing time making pumpkins today! She was able to customize hers and do everything an adult was able to. So nice, friendly and easy to work with. Definitely coming back!

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.