The Michigan Glass Project

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

04/08/2026

We LOVE glass casting! And now you can too! Join us THIS SATURDAY for your very own glass casting experience. But beware - this process is addicting! Link in bio to book your session.

Details:
📆 Date & Time: Saturday, April 11th from 10 - 6PM (next one: 6/13)
🔥 1-Hr Glass Experiences: Hot Shop, Flameworking, Glass Fusing and Glass Casting
📍 Location: Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, Detroit, MI
💸 Cost: $65 Per Experience | Ages 16+
🌀 All proceeds benefit The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(3)(c) non-profit.

Join us for A Glass Experience THIS SATURDAY! 📆 From 10 - 8PM, we'll be teaching four different glass techniques in 1-hr...
04/08/2026

Join us for A Glass Experience THIS SATURDAY! 📆

From 10 - 8PM, we'll be teaching four different glass techniques in 1-hr, beginner-friendly experiences. Sign-up for one or all four! Perfect to take on your own, with friends or the fam (16+)!

Can't make it this Saturday? We'll be hosting our next Glass Experience Saturday, June 13th. Sign-up via the link in our bio to save your spot! 👉

Details:
📆 Date & Time: Saturday, April 11th from 10 - 8PM
🔥 1-Hr Glass Experiences: Hot Shop, Flameworking, Glass Fusing and Glass Casting
📍 Location: Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, Detroit, MI
💸 Cost: $65 Per Experience | Ages 16+
🌀 All proceeds benefit The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(3)(c) non-profit.

Meet the incredibly talented instructors leading our Glass Experiences 🔥✨✨ FlameworkingLearn to use the torch for small ...
04/03/2026

Meet the incredibly talented instructors leading our Glass Experiences 🔥✨

✨ Flameworking
Learn to use the torch for small scale sculpting and bead making.
Chris Hedman
Holden Knapp

🔥 Hot Shop
Gather, shape, and form molten glass straight from the furnace.
Spencer Ferro
Sarah VanderWerp
Steven DeBano
Mat Cat

🎨 Glass Fusing
Layer and kiln fire glass to create vibrant tiled compositions.
Stephanie Voss

🧱 Glass Casting
Pour molten glass into sand molds to create textured cast reliefs.
Asia Dobbins .sharae .dobbins
Wyatt Thiry .thiry

Details:
📆 April 11 | June 13th
🕐 10 AM - 8PM | 1-Hr Experiences
📍 Detroit, MI
💸 $65 Per Glass Experience | Ages 16+
🌀 All proceeds support The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Spots are limited and often sell out. Reserve yours now through the link in our bio. 🔗🔥

LAST CALL!!!Join Drew Kups THIS MONDAY, April 6th, for his next Intro to Lampworking 6 week course!Each Monday, you’ll b...
04/01/2026

LAST CALL!!!

Join Drew Kups THIS MONDAY, April 6th, for his next Intro to Lampworking 6 week course!

Each Monday, you’ll build your glass skills from the ground up! Think: shaping and sculpting glass, mastering torch techniques, understanding tool use, and learning essential safety practices. This 6 week course is perfect for beginners or glass artists ready to level up.

We keep class sizes small so you get real one on one guidance in a supportive, creative environment.

Spots are almost GONE so hit the link in our bio and grab yours now!

✨ Details ✨
📆 April 6 - May 11 | Mondays | 6–9PM
(Can't join us this month? Next session begins May 18th!)
📍 Michigan Hot Glass Workshop | Detroit, MI
💸 $600 | Ages 16+
🌀 All proceeds support The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Join Drew Kups on April 6th for his next Intro to Lampworking 6-week course!Each Monday, you’ll build your glass skills ...
03/25/2026

Join Drew Kups on April 6th for his next Intro to Lampworking 6-week course!

Each Monday, you’ll build your glass skills from the ground up — shaping and sculpting glass, mastering torch techniques, understanding tool use, and learning essential safety practices. This 6 week course is perfect for beginners or glass artists ready to level up.

We keep class sizes small so you get real one on one guidance in a supportive, creative environment.

Spots are limited so hit the link in our bio and grab yours now!

✨ Details ✨
📆 April 6 - May 11 | Mondays | 6–9PM
(Can't join us this month? Next session begins May 18th!)
📍 Michigan Hot Glass Workshop | Detroit, MI
💸 $600 | Ages 16+
🌀 All proceeds support The Michigan Glass Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Check-out some of the amazing glass pieces we currently have in the MGP shop 👉 The MGP shop is filled with one-of-a-kind...
03/23/2026

Check-out some of the amazing glass pieces we currently have in the MGP shop 👉

The MGP shop is filled with one-of-a-kind glass marbles, pendants, sculptures, necklaces, mugs, and more created and generously donated by glass artists from across the country. Every purchase directly supports our mission to bring artists together through events and educational experiences that help foster positive change in the Detroit community.

Hand Pendant:
Blue Pendant:
Pickle Roller Marble:
Woman Pendant:
Fish Sculpture: .ina.glass

Find a piece you love and support art that gives back 💛

Tap the link in our bio to explore the shop!

Glass is ubiquitous. It is a material we see every day without giving much thought to how it was made. For centuries, th...
03/18/2026

Glass is ubiquitous. It is a material we see every day without giving much thought to how it was made. For centuries, the techniques used to make it were kept guarded and secret on the isles off the coast of Italy. It is there where humanity learned the significance of this amazing medium. It has impacted humanity on a level never seen before. Every significant scientific advancement has been dependent on some sort of glass technology. As we began to understand the material, we began to understand the universe around us—from the microcosm all the way out to the stars.

Teaching glass is important to me. Keeping the flame of knowledge lit and passing it on is the only way to ensure that this mystic medium stays alive and well outside of industry. It is the pulling away from factories and into creative studios that has made this opportunity available. It is only since the mid-60s that people off the street could work with glass. We are here to share that with you, and I could not be more excited. Join us and play your part in glass history. You could be the next in the chain to pass it on.

– Drew Kups, Co-Founder of The Michigan Glass Project

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Lil' BTS from our last Flameworking Glass Experience. Swipe through to see the glass magic in action! 👉 At our monthly G...
03/16/2026

Lil' BTS from our last Flameworking Glass Experience. Swipe through to see the glass magic in action! 👉

At our monthly Glass Experience, you can explore up to four different glass techniques including Flameworking, Hot Shop, Glass Fusing, and Glass Casting.

At Flameworking, you'll learn the art of shaping glass in an open flame. Using the torch, participants will melt and sculpt clear and colored glass rods to create their very own, handmade glass pendant to take home.

Want to give flameworking a shot? Then join us for our next experience on Saturday, April 11th!

Reserve your spot through the link in our bio! 💛

03/13/2026

Step into the world of Glass Casting at our next Glass Experience on Saturday, April 11th from 10AM to 8PM 🔥

In this one hour class, you will design your very own sand mold to create a textured glass relief. Once your mold is ready, our instructor will carefully pour molten glass into it, bringing your design to life. No prior experience is required. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to try something new.

This experience is perfect for beginners ages 16+, and you will leave with a one-of-a-kind cast glass piece.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more and reserve your spot. Space is limited and these experiences fill quickly! 👉

Feeling the urge to treat yourself to a new glass piece?! Even better when it supports a good cause. 😉The MGP shop is fi...
03/11/2026

Feeling the urge to treat yourself to a new glass piece?! Even better when it supports a good cause. 😉

The MGP shop is filled with one-of-a-kind glass marbles, pendants, sculptures, necklaces, mugs, and more created and generously donated by glass artists from across the country. Every purchase directly supports our mission to bring artists together through events and educational experiences that help foster positive change in the Detroit community.

Hand Pendant:
Woman Pendant:
Skull Pendant:
Molecular Pendant:
Cherry/Skull Marble:
Necklace:

Find a piece you love and support art that gives back 💛

Tap the link in our bio to explore the shop!

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