Hot Jam: Fire and Ice Cream Edition — First Friday Open House at Pittsburgh Glass Center
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When the summer heat hits its peak, we’re turning it all the way up and then cooling it down in the sweetest way possible.
Get up close to the furnace and feel the blast of fiery, molten glass as artists shape glowing creations right before your eyes. It’s bold, blazing, and impossible to look away from.
Then chill out with refreshing ice cream from Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and mesmerizing ice carving demos by the Mastro Ice maestros (7–8pm) that bring a whole different kind of cool.
Try a hands-on glass activity during your visit! Pre-register or sign up at the Front Desk to make a fused glass suncatcher ($35 per person) or a flameworked glass worry stone ($30). www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/classes/?course_search=2026-08-07#classes
Pop down the road to our satellite gallery, Pittsburgh Glass Corner, at 5431 Penn Ave, to explore the One Hundred Moments Project exhibition, produced by the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) and the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA). The work of seasoned professionals will be displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic, mixed media, stained glass, glass bead, and fused glass making processes, culminating in 100+ moments of life rendered by artists from all over the world.
All ages are welcome!
Pittsburgh Glass Center is wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter is provided. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility concerns.
This event is made possible with support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District. Our thanks also go to Vitro Architectural Glass and UPG, co-lead sponsors of Hot Jams at PGC.
Get up close to the furnace and feel the blast of fiery, molten glass as artists shape glowing creations right before your eyes. It’s bold, blazing, and impossible to look away from.
Then chill out with refreshing ice cream from Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and mesmerizing ice carving demos by the Mastro Ice maestros (7–8pm) that bring a whole different kind of cool.
Try a hands-on glass activity during your visit! Pre-register or sign up at the Front Desk to make a fused glass suncatcher ($35 per person) or a flameworked glass worry stone ($30). www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/classes/?course_search=2026-08-07#classes
Pop down the road to our satellite gallery, Pittsburgh Glass Corner, at 5431 Penn Ave, to explore the One Hundred Moments Project exhibition, produced by the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) and the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA). The work of seasoned professionals will be displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic, mixed media, stained glass, glass bead, and fused glass making processes, culminating in 100+ moments of life rendered by artists from all over the world.
All ages are welcome!
Pittsburgh Glass Center is wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter is provided. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility concerns.
This event is made possible with support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District. Our thanks also go to Vitro Architectural Glass and UPG, co-lead sponsors of Hot Jams at PGC.
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Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5478 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3455, United States
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