Kilnforming Glass Discovery - May 2025
Priced per person.
Limited to 8 individuals per group.
Offered year-round.
Priced per person.
Limited to 8 individuals per group.
Offered year-round.
Priced per person.
Limited to 8 individuals per group.
Offered year-round.
Glass Fusing is the technique of joining two or more pieces of glass by heat in a kiln. There are different glass fusing techniques. For example, “tack fusing” is a fusing technique in which the pieces of glass are heated until they are just hot enough to stick together and retain many of their own original characteristics or textures. In a “full fuse”, on the other hand, glass is heated until it becomes molten. Once fused, these glass pieces can then be slumped into a dish-shaped mold.(“What Is Fusing?” Bullseye Glass Co.)
During your hands-on Kiln Fusing Glass Discovery experience, you will work one-on-one with professional glass instructor to make your choice of a 5” x 5” square fused glass piece. Projects vary and are designed by participants. Our instructors will explain the safety, equipment, and tools that kiln-formed glass artists use everyday to create their art. Participants will be taught how to cut sheet glass, and then will be coached through the steps of creating a unique dish, ornament, or sun-catcher of their own. You will then be able to cut, shape, layer, and arrange a variety of colored sheet glass to create a one-of-a-kind project. Kiln-forming is a valuable alternative to working with molten glass in the hotshop, as makers will be able to detail their pieces and have much more control over their design. Kilnformed Glass Discoveries are slightly slower paced than Hot Glass Discoveries, and do not involve hot equipment.
No experience required and all materials are provided.
2 hour duration.
Class capacity is limited to 8 students at a time. For larger group experiences, check out our Glass Socials.
Scheduling Times:
Sundays between 10am-5pm
Age Requirements:
Minors ages 9-13 are allowed to participate with a parent/guardian who has also purchased a seat in the class. Parent/guardian is required to sign a Minor Liability Release.
Minors ages 14-17 are allowed to work independently. Parent/guardian is required to sign a Minor Liability Release in advance.
Open to adults of any age
Class Size: Strictly limited to 8 individuals per session. For safety reasons no additional non-participating spectators or guests may join you for your experience, since space and seating is limited. For individuals who need accommodations or have caretakers, reach out to us in advance so we can advise on how to best prepare for your time at the studio and modify our space if needed.
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Refunds: Foci MCGA does not fully refund any classes. A 50-percent refund will be given for cancellations made at least 14 days before the start of class. No refund will be given after that time. If you need to cancel, please email contact@mnglassart.org or call 612-759-8476. If it is necessary for us to cancel a class for any reason, a full refund will be given.
Rescheduling: If you would like to transfer your registration to another class/class date, a request must be made in writing at least 14 days prior to the scheduled activity. A transfer fee will incur. Class transfers are NOT guaranteed and are dependent on enrollment availability of the class you seek to transfer into. In the case that your request cannot be accommodated, the above stated refund policy will apply.
Studio Closures & Weather Policy: The studio shall be closed when the Executive Director judges the risk to the health and safety of studio clientele and staff be at risk. This judgement is based upon observations of conditions, local school closings, the State of Minnesota or City of Minneapolis emergency declarations, and the Minnesota DOT Road reports. In the event Foci MCGA is closed due to inclement weather, clients will be notified at the phone number they provided when booking services. If the phone call is not answered a message will be left and an e-mail will be sent. Clients will not be charge for missed rental/class time. Clients may choose to rebook time without penalty or to be refunded for prepaid services.
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Arrival: If you are over 15 minutes late to your Discovery, you will have to reschedule your session for a later date and pay the rescheduling fee.
Location: 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Our entrance is facing E 22nd St, beside a garage door and a small parking lot that is available for you to use. Additional parking is available on the surrounding streets. Disability parking available in the lot. One block away from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. Two blocks away from the entrance to I-94. Two blocks to Franklin Lightrail Station.
Metro Transit: Nearest bus stops are #56504 (22nd St E & Cedar Ave S) and #16444 (Minnehaha Ave S & 22nd St E), both on Route 9. Both stops are within a five minute walk from the studio.
Age:Full age requirement guidelines can be found here.
Minors ages 9-13 are allowed to participate with the presence of a parent/guardian.
Minors ages 14-17 are allowed to work independently with parent’s permission and signed Release Liability Form
Open to adults of any age
Waivers: All students and parents of minor students are required to read and sign a waiver, which indicates all of the safety risks involved with glassmaking and provides contact information.
Health: It is the responsibility of the student to take care of themselves if they possess any health or cognitive conditions that could be affected by working in Foci MCGA’s facilities. It is the responsibility of the student to notify staff of such conditions, should it affect their health and impair regular studio operations.
Impairment: Students are not permitted to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during class.
Clothing: Please wear closed toe shoes that cover the foot entirely (no crocs or sandals). Our studio also has a water fountain/refill station available. Foci MCGA will provide safety glasses, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Code of Conduct: Foci MCGA does not permit disrespectful conduct toward its members, guests, employees, vendors or property. Studio users are expected to treat Foci MCGA staff and others utilizing or patronizing Foci MCGA facilities with courtesy and respect. Failure to comply may result in the studio user’s permanent removal from access to any and all Foci MCGA facilities.
Anti-Discrimination: Foci MCGA has a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination or harassment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, familial status, or local human rights commission activity.
Current Foci MCGA Members receive a 25% discount on Paperweight and Kiln Fusing Glass Discoveries. Simply apply the code MEMBERSDISCOVER25 at checkout. Before your order is processed your membership expiration date will be checked to ensure you qualify. To purchase a membership, go here. Not valid on Seasonal Discovery classes. Limited to 1 purchase annually.
