About Handwork 2026
Belger Arts is proud to participate in Handwork 2026, a year-long initiative that includes over 250 museums, art centers, organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight. As a member of the initiative, Belger Arts is celebrating handwork through a variety of programs that provide visitors a chance to discover and experience craft.
Upcoming Experiences
Two-weekend special topic workshop teaching kiln forming and cold working techniques
Instructor: Emily Potter
SEPTEMBER
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 - 6 and September 12 - 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each class
Class size: Eight student maximum
Prerequisite: Some glass cutting experience recommended, but adventurous beginners are welcome!
Cost: $225
Saturday, September 19
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Tuesdays in September (8-29) 6:00PM-9:00PM with Logan Reynolds
Explore the art of crafting animal sculptures through handbuilding techniques, capturing the essence of your cherished pet (real or imagined)! Simply bring a photo of your beloved companion, whether it’s a dog, cat, fish, lizard, hamster, or any other creature. This course delves into solid-building methods, detailing and texturing tools & techniques, as well as surface treatments tailored for non-functional ceramic sculpture.
Saturday, September 26
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Saturday morning glass pumpkin intensive.
Instructor: Keegan O’Brien
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm*
*option to add 4 hour rental in the afternoon
Class size: Six student maximum
Prerequisite: Glass 1 or equivalent experience
Class Cost: $100
Class with Afternoon Rental: $175
Saturday, October 10
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Upcoming Events
Small Shop : Belger Resident Artist’s Pop-Up
Friday, July 10 from 10am to 8pm
Saturday, July 11 from 10am to 4pm At Belger Crane Yard Gallery
Free Artist Talk with Visiting Resident Hayun Surl
Saturday, July 18, at 11am at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery
Free Artist Talk and Glass Blowing Demo with Emily Potter
Free Artist Talk: Thursday, September 3, starting at 6pm at Belger Crane Yard Gallery
Free Glass Blowing Demo: First Friday, September 4 from 6 to 8pm at the Belger Glass Annex
Exhibitions & Collections
June 5 - September 5, 2026
Proximity & Practice: Belger Arts Thirteenth Annual Resident Artist Exhibition
Other Upcoming Exhibitions:
November 6 - December 31, 2026
Holidays at Belger Crane Yard Gallery
June 5 - September 5, 2026
Beat the Heat
June 5 - August 1, 2026
Dog Days: Seasonal Gallery Collection
October 2, 2026 - Janurary 2,2027
Victor Babu
August 7 - September 26, 2026
Hand in Hand: Seasonal Gallery Collection