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.
Whether you have consumed glass blowing media before, or you’ve watched others do it and are ready to try your hand at it, our glass making classes in Minneapolis, MN, are your ultimate resource for the glass arts! From introductory events focused on producing a glass creation to advanced sessions intended for experienced glassblowers, we cover it all. 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!
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Give Glassmaking a Try
If you’re looking for a brief, introductory experience in glassmaking, then our Glass Discovery experiences are the perfect class for you! We offer a variety of hands-on glass projects seasonally, covering a multiple of glassmaking techniques.
No experience is required and all materials are provided!
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Explore Glassmaking In-Depth
Foci MCGA offers a variety of glass classes and visiting artist workshops for all levels of experience – from glassblowing to neon bending.
Register through our website for a multi-week immersive glass Core Class and begin your glass adventure or expand your knowledge!
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Rent the Glass Studio
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! 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.
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Shop & Collect Glass Art
Experience local glass arts through our onsite Glass Marketplace and Exhibition Gallery! Our Marketplace stock rotates seasonally, offering a multitude of expertly and locally crafted created glass items and gifts. Our Exhibition Gallery is a venue for contemporary glass art intended for themed, solo, or group exhibitions. Exhibits are free to view and are open during our Gallery Hours.

Foci MCGA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and educational glass arts center.
Our Mission is to gather people to explore the creative potential of glass.
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
2025 Closures: 1/1-1/6/25, 1/20/25, 4/20/25, 5/24-5/26/2025, 7/1-7/7/25, MN State Fair 8/16-9/8/25, 11/28-11/29/25, 12/20-31/25
Location: 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404