Creative and Educational Glass Arts Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fashioning your own artistic creation from glass is an enterprise unlike any other. At Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, we strive to offer exemplary educational classes and professional studio resources for all skill levels—from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned master. The dynamic malleability of glass is one that has captured artisans all over the world, and the creations you can produce are limitless. We continue to invite both local and nationally recognized artists to teach glass blowing classes and more at our glass arts center in Minneapolis, MN.
Our team maintains frequent study of various cultural approaches throughout the industry, so we can offer high-quality education year-round at our Minneapolis glass arts center. Our mission is to gather people to explore the creative potential of glass. Once you begin, you’ll come to see why this pastime is so enriching and stimulating. Book a Glass Discovery session or group experience with our glass blowing classes and more in Minneapolis, MN, today!
Learn
Foci MCGA offers a variety of glass classes for all levels of experience – from glassblowing to neon bending. Our core curriculum page provides detailed descriptions about upcoming classes.
Rent
Foci MCGA is an open-access glass facility, with space and equipment for a variety of glass processes. Whether you are a pro or just getting started, we can accommodate you!
Contact Us
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
Closed Mondays
Studio Rental Hours:
Saturday - Sunday: Reservations 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: Reservations 10:00am - 9:00pm
Closed Mondays
2024 Closures: MLK, Memorial Day Weekend, July 1st-8th, August 12th-September 13th (MN State Fair), November 28th-29th, December 21st-January 6th, 2025.
Closed annually for the Minnesota State Fair from the final 3 weeks of August through the first week of November.
Location: 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Gather people to explore the creative potential of glass.
Shortcuts
Begin Creating Glass Art
Get hands-on with glass during one of our signature Glass Discovery introductory experiences or sign up for a multi-week immersive Core Class and begin your glass adventure!
Become a Studio Renter
Learn more about becoming a renter of our studio space to create your glass work.
Reserve Studio Rental Time Online
Students and qualified studio users can use our online system to sign up for reservations in the Hot Shop, Kiln Shop, Cold Shop/Classroom/Mold Room, or Flame & Neon Shop.