Studio Open House & Glass Demonstrations

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Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for our spring Studio Open House on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 1pm-4pm!

This event is a great chance to visit our nonprofit glass art studio, view different glass art techniques in process by local artists, ask questions, and see what might be a good fit for you! Expect to see glassblowing, kilnforming, flameworking, neon bending, and coldworking processes in action. We will also be offering a free walk-up stained glass activity. Light beverages will be provided. RSVP is not required, but encouraged. No entry fee, free and open to the public!

Demonstrating Glass Artists

Beadmaking: Chuck Burton (Burton Art Studios) and Jane Magyar, located in the Flame Shop

Coldworking: Dirk Schmitz, located in the Cold Shop

Flameworking: Patricia Punykova (@punykova), located in the Flame Shop

Glassblowing: Jenn Justad (@justadglass) and Abbey Uffelman (Gaga Glass), located in the Hot Shop

Kilnforming (Fusing & Slumping): Diane Petron, located in the Kiln Shop

Neon Bending: Erik Burt, located in the Flame Shop

Hands-On Stained Glass Charm/Pendant Activity

Join our instructor Sarah Horning (Sarahberry Glass) in the classroom for a brief hands-on stained glass trinket activity! Select the glass colors, copper foil the edges, and solder a jump ring on to your own stained glass charm or pendant (1-2 inches). Walk-up activity, no prior registration required. Free to attend, suggested $10 donation. One project per person. Solder is lead-free. Participants must sign a Liability Release Form.