Glass Studio Open House, Demonstrations, & Free Activity
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
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Beadmaking: Chuck Burton (Burton Art Studios) and Jane Magyar, located in the Flame Shop
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Coldworking: Dirk Schmitz, located in the Cold Shop
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Flameworking: Patricia Punykova (@punykova), located in the Flame Shop
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Glassblowing: Jenn Justad (@justadglass) and Abbey Uffelman (Gaga Glass), located in the Hot Shop
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Kilnforming (Fusing & Slumping): Diane Petron, located in the Kiln Shop
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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.
