The Pittsburgh Glass Center is back and shining in new splendor after a $15 million renovation.
Bigger. Brighter. And so full of art and creativity, you won’t want to miss it. They’ve doubled their space, fired up more kilns, expanded the studios, improved the classes, and invited more artists and artwork than ever before.
Come and feel the heat
Pittsburgh now has a new, multi-million dollar gem that is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful public glass art installations in America, and it’s free to visit! Come and see for yourself.
Take a free tour
Discover the gallery and studios for contemporary glass art to learn more about the science, art and history of glass. Did you know that Pittsburgh was known as the Glass City before it became the Steel City?
Watch live demonstrations of glassblowing
Get up close to the 2,000 degree furnaces and watch world-famous and local artists blow and shape molten magma. TIP: A great day to bring the whole family is the first Friday of the month for the free Open House and Hot Jam.
Take a course
Anyone can make glass art. The Pittsburgh Glass Center offers a Course offering from a short 20-minute introduction to glassmaking to weekend workshops and multi-week courses for all ages and abilities.
Buy handmade glass gifts
A one-stop destination for handcrafted gifts, the shop at Pittsburgh Glass Center features both emerging and established glass artists, makers and designers dedicated to creativity and excellence in handcrafted art. You’re sure to find something unique!
Located on Penn Avenue in the East End, right next to Whole Foods, the Pittsburgh Glass Center continues to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages everyone, from the casually curious to the master artist, to learn about, create, and be inspired by glass. For more information, visit pittsburghglasscenter.org.
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