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Empowering artists to create positive change.💛 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit building community through art, education, and events.

Follow for the latest classes & events! A 501c3 nonprofit organization whose is to unite artists through charitable events that create and foster positive change in the community. We believe that by sharing a creative space with like-minded artists from around the nation we can make a difference in the lives of those around us. Since our inception we have had great success with our three-day glassblowing collaborations. Glassblowers from around the nation worked together to make multiple collaborative pieces and individual work. Proceeds from the sale of the pieces, monetary donations and auctions allowed us to donate $36,000 to The Belle Isle Aquarium from 2012-2014. Proceeds from our 2015-2023 events has allowed us to donate $525,000 to Art Road Nonprofit, an organization that is returning art classes to the regular curriculum of Detroit public schools who lost theirs due to budget cuts. Our next main event will take place June 21-23 2024 in Detroit, Michigan!!! Our 2024 beneficiary will continue to be Art Road, ensuring we can provide art class to even more children in the future. Venue:
The Russell Industrial Center
1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211

Festivities include three days of live music, graffiti, food, over 100 vendor booths, live painting and 100+ glassblowers collaborating on multiple artistic creations. Our silent auction provides attendees with opportunities to purchase hundreds of items donated for the cause. This event will provide a space for our sponsors, glass artists, vendors and other attendants to establish new connections as well as expand on existing relationships. Stay tuned for our detailed schedule of events and lodging info!

10/20/2026

Looking for a little Halloween treat? 🎃 We’ve got just the thing!

Shop MGP for one of a kind glass collabs from some of your favorite artists! From pendants and marbles to sculptures, necklaces, mugs, and more, there’s something for every glass lover.

Even better? Every purchase directly supports our mission to provide art that gives back to the Detroit community. Click the link in our bio to shop all things glass! 👻

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10/16/2026

🚨 DON'T MISS OUT! 🚨

A Glass Experience returns TOMORROW, Saturday, October 17, at

Join us for a day of hands-on, 1-hour glass workshops! 🔥

🌸 Hot Shop: Learn to create your own glass flower.
🔥 Flameworking: Make a glass pendant of your own.
🔮 Glass Casting: Create a sand relief mold and watch as molten glass is poured to bring your design to life.

Sign up for one experience or try all three! No prior glass experience is needed, and it's a fun way to get creative solo or with friends.

👀 Want to see what it's all about first? Stop by and check it out with a suggested $5 donation to MGP!

Ready to get hands-on? Reserve your spot for $65 per session through the link in our bio! 🔗

10/15/2026

Ever wanted to take your glass skills up a notch?

Join and for an upcoming 6-week Intro to Lampworking course! Whether you're brand new to the torch or ready to build on your skills, this course will help you get comfortable with the tools, techniques, and safety practices needed to create your own glass art.

Over six weeks, you'll learn the foundations of lampworking and explore how to make small glass objects like beads, marbles, sculptures, and more!

📅 Session 1: Mondays with October 26 - Nov 30
📅 Session 2: Thursdays with October 29 - Dec 3

Ready to get behind the torch? Head to the link in our bio to learn more and sign up! 🔗

10/13/2026

Get mesmerized with us this Saturday during Glass Casting! 🔮

Ever wondered how molten glass becomes a work of art? In our Glass Casting experience, you’ll carve and sculpt your own sand mold using tools, stencils, and your hands. Then, watch as molten glass is poured into your mold to create a one of a kind glass tile or plate!

📆 Date: Oct 17, Nov 14, and Dec 12
🔥 1 Hour Glass Experiences: Hot Shop, Flameworking, Glass and Glass Casting
📍 Location: Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, Detroit, MI
💸 Cost: $65 per experience | Ages 16+
🌀 Every registration supports The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing artists together while giving back to the community.

Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot! 🔗

10/08/2026

Swipe to learn more about each glass technique you can take in our upcoming October 17th Glass Experience! 👉

From shaping a molten glass flower in the hot shop, to making your own pendant with flameworking, or molding a glass tile through casting, there’s a technique for everyone!

Which one do you want to try? Comment and let us know below! 👀

10/06/2026

🔥 GIVEAWAYYYYY TIME! 🔥

Always wanted to try your hand at glass? Well, you’re in luck! We’re giving away 2 tickets to our upcoming A Glass Experience Workshop on Saturday, October 17th in Detroit, MI!

You and a friend can choose between 3 different glass techniques:

🌸 Hot Shop: Create your own glass flower
🔥 Flameworking: Create a glass pendant
🫧 Glass Casting: Create a glass tile

Each experience is one hour long, where you’ll learn the basics of a new glass technique while creating your own one-of-a-kind piece to take home.

Never worked with glass before? No problem! A Glass Experience is designed for beginners and offers a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of glass with guidance from experienced artists.

HOW TO ENTER:

✨ Like this post
✨ Follow
✨ Tag the person you’d bring in the comments

Every comment with a tagged friend = 1 entry, so enter as many times as you’d like!

🔥 BONUS: Tell us which technique you’d choose in the comments: Hot Shop, Flameworking, or Glass Casting!

Giveaway closes October 13th at 11:59PM. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM.

Good luck! 🫶

10/01/2026

Swipe to see some moments from our last A Glass Experience! 👉

We’re back October 17 for a full day of glassmaking, with three techniques to explore!

Each session is just one hour, beginner-friendly, and a great introduction to the world of glass. Try one technique or make a day of it and try all three!

Ready to get hands-on? Learn more about each experience and save your spot through the link in our bio! 🔗

09/29/2026

Ready to take it up a notch? 🔥

Then join us for Intro to Lampworking! Over six weeks, you’ll build your glass skills from the ground up while learning how to:

🔥 Shape and sculpt glass
🔥 Master torch techniques
🔥 Use essential tools
🔥 Practice essential safety techniques

Whether you’re brand new to glass or ready to build on what you already know, you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice and real one-on-one guidance in a small, supportive class.

Spots are limited! Hit the link in our bio to learn more and save your spot. 🔗

09/24/2026

Create a glass flower in our Hot Shop Glass Experience 🌼

In this one-hour Glass Experience, you’ll get an introduction to traditional glassblowing as you gather, shape, and form hot glass straight from the furnace. With guidance from an experienced glass artist, you’ll use specialized tools and techniques to create your very own handmade glass flower to take home.

A Glass Experience is designed for ages 16+ and is perfect for trying something new on your own or getting creative with friends. Each glass experience is $65 and one-hour long. Try one experience or all four!

Ready to work with molten glass? Head to the link in our bio to learn more and sign up! 🔗

09/22/2026

Learn how to use the torch for small-scale glass sculpting and bead-making in Flameworking! 🔥

Held monthly starting October, A Glass Experience is a day-long event that offers four hour-long glass techniques to choose from. Under the guidance of skilled glass artists, participants will learn the basics of working with glass through flameworking, hot shop, glass fusing, or glass casting. Each experience is tailored for beginners, with no prior glass experience required!

📆 Date: Oct 17, Nov 14, and Dec 12
🔥 1 Hour Glass Experiences: Hot Shop, Flameworking, Glass Fusing, and Glass Casting
📍 Location: Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, Detroit, MI
💸 Cost: $65 per experience | Ages 16+
🌀 Every registration supports The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing artists together while giving back to the community.

Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot! 🔗

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Detroit, MI
48211

Website

http://www.themichiganglassproject.com/

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