Columbus Glass Art Center Classes

Columbus Glass Art Center Classes include Fused Glass classes that use cold sheets of fusible glass, special tools to cut the glass into shapes, and arranging those shapes into custom designs. The program also offers Stained Glass classes where participants cut and grind pieces of cold sheet glass to fit a pattern, then learn foiling and soldering to join the pieces. Additional options include Mosaics classes arranging glass fragments on a tile and grouting them into place, Flameworking classes using borosilicate glass on a Red Max torch to make larger and more advanced glass sculptures, and Hot Shop classes working with molten glass from the furnace to blow hollow forms or sculpt solid glass using heat, color, and tools.

• Schedule: Class options Tuesday–Friday between 12pm and 7pm, and Saturday between 10am and 4pm

Founded in 1987, the organization has operated in several Columbus neighborhoods and adopted the name Columbus Glass Art Center in 2024. Its mission is to celebrate the art and science of glass. The center offers hundreds of classes and public programs each year, as well as high school and college internship programs and a work credit program. Leadership roles include an Assistant Director, Facilities Manager, Office Manager, Shop Technician, and a board with positions such as President, Secretary, Member Liaison, and members from various local businesses. The organization has traveled around Central Ohio teaching glass art with a focus on the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Artists-in-Schools Program and describes its values as Treasure, Joy, Teaching & Learning, Stewardship, and Belonging.

Last updated May 13, 2026.