GROUP GLASS EXPERIENCES

Want a hands-on glassblowing or fusing experience for your private group? Book a group glass experience at the Belger Glass Annex! Perfect for school groups, corporate outings, or special occasions.

LOCATION:
Belger Arts Glass Annex
1219 East 19th Street Kansas City, MO 64108

HOW TO SCHEDULE:

  • Please email glass@belgerartscenter.org at least two weeks in advance indicating your glassblowing or glass fusing activity preference.

  • Once scheduling is confirmed, you will receive an email from glass@belgerartscenter.org with a payment link to finalize the reservation.

  • You will receive a reminder email about a week before your event with additional information about setup, parking, and other details.

THE DETAILS:

  • We will have chairs and tables set up and you will have access to playing music.

  • You are welcome to bring catered or homemade foods and refreshments.

  • Ages 12 and up

    • All children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times.

  • NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED

  • Finished pieces will be ready for pick up at Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO).

GLASSBLOWING

$450 for the first six participants
$75 per each additional

The Details:

  • Minimum group size is six people with a maximum of fifteen.*

  • Cost is $75 per person

  • Time ranges from two to three hours

  • Two professional glass blowers are present to help guests create their very own pieces.

  • Everyone in the group makes the same object. Colors used can vary to create unique pieces.

  • You can choose to make one of the following glass objects:

    • Stemless wine glass

    • Tumbler

    • Heart

    • Candy dish

    • Flower

    • Pumpkin

    • Ornament

  • Finished pieces are ready for pick up a week after the event at Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO).

Available GLASSBLOWING dates:

APRIL

  • Saturday, April 19, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

MAY

  • Friday, May 9, 6pm - 9pm

  • Friday, May 16, 6pm - 9pm

  • Saturday, May 24, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

  • Saturday, May 31, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

*For groups larger than 15 people, please email glass@belgerartscenter.org to discuss options. Some of the more complicated objects (tumblers, wine glasses, and pumpkins) have a lower maximum number.

Glass FUSING

$200 for the first four participants
$50 per each additional

The Details:

  • Minimum group size is four with a maximum of ten.

  • Cost is $50/person

  • Time ranges from one and a half to two hours

  • A professional glass artist teaches the fusing process and assists students with their projects

  • Project themes can be customized to fit a special event

  • Everyone works on the same type of project

  • You can choose to make one of the following glass objects:

    • Jewelry

    • Magnets

    • Light catchers

    • Coasters

    • Wind chimes

  • Finished pieces are ready for pick up two weeks after the event date at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO)


Available fusing dates:

APRIL

  • Saturday, April 5, 12pm - 2pm

  • Saturday, April 19, 12pm - 2pm & 4pm - 6pm

JUNE

  • Saturday, June 7, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

  • Saturday, June 21, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

  • Saturday, June 28, 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 7pm

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please do so eight or more days before your scheduled event. There will be a $25 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within seven days of your scheduled event.

If you do not reschedule and do not show up to your event, your reservation fees will not be refunded.