North Shore Glass School

North Shore Glass School offers private lessons, group lessons, and private classes where students work with fused glass, stained glass, glassblowing, flameworking, lampworking, torchworking, and glass fusing and slumping. The program also runs kids' summer workshops, summer workshops, Tween Nights, Glass & Wine Nights, demo nights, and open studio time for students already versed in glass. Additional options include team building events, birthday parties, Girl Scout classes, a mobile program that hosts glass classes at local schools or businesses, and a glass wedding unity ceremony.

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Home Studio (Proctor Street Studio) hours Monday–Sunday, 10am–5pm

At North Shore Glass School, students learn the ancient art of working with glass to create unique pieces. During open studio, participants have free range of the studio materials. Girl Scout classes cover every niche of glass and include a patch, and Tween Nights are a drop-off event with snacks and soft drinks provided. Glass & Wine Nights pair drinks with a fused glass project.

The leadership team includes Michael Hall, Co-Founder and Teacher; Matthew Cronin, Co-Founder and Teacher; Anya Ciarametaro, Teacher and program director; and Ben Trussell Holst, Shop Manager and Teacher. Michael C. Hall has been working with glass for over 20 years and has a B.A. in Art History. Matthew Cronin has over twenty years of experience working in glass and teaching and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting and sculpture. Anya pursued a minor in 3-Dimensional Art alongside education and holds a B.S. in Mathematics with minors in Education and 3-Dimensional Art. Ben mainly works with borosilicate glass on the torch and teaches adults and children fused glass and flameworking.

Last updated January 27, 2026.