Enjoy A Unique Glassblowing Experience At Pittsburgh Glass Center
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 26, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Creativity and Pittsburgh go hand-in-hand. After all, there are so many opportunities throughout the city to nurture and to explore our creativity through a number of artistic genres. Like glassblowing. Watch seasoned artists at work; view artists’ exhibits, and create your own glassblowing project at Pittsburgh Glass Center.
Channel your creativity when you visit Pittsburgh Glass Center, on Penn Avenue, a unique destination that is, among other things, a glass studio, an education center, and an art gallery.
The non-profit provides an abundance of opportunities for members of the public to learn the art of glassblowing, to watch glassblowing demonstrations, and to view artists' exhibits.
If you're not so sure glassblowing is for you, give it a whirl at one of the Make-It-Now Workshops. The 15-minute workshops allow you to get a feel for the art of glassblowing while creating a unique project.
Some Make-It-Now Workshops welcome visitors of all ages. (Generally, artists must be at least 14 to participate in classes, although the center often offers workshops for students in sixth grade and up.)
Walks-in may be allowed at some workshops while others may require pre-registration.
However, if you really want to learn the art of glassblowing, sign up for one of the Glass Center's classes. Classes are available in four to eight week sessions, or you can opt for a one-week intensive class.
A self-guided tour will allow you to explore at your own pace, to meet some of the artists, and to decide whether you want to try glassblowing for yourself.
Discover the beauty of glass art at Pittsburgh Glass Center, open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have you ever visited or made a glassblowing project at Pittsburgh Glass Center? Tell us about your experience in the comments! If you like creating new things, definitely plan a visit to Little House Big Art, where you can make your own terrarium or another artistic project.
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