Upcoming Events


Glassblowing Demo with Jason McDonald and Elliot Walker

Saturday, April 26 at 4pm
Belger Glass Annex

Join us for a glassblowing demo with artists Jason McDonald and Elliot Walker. Both artists competed on Netflix’s season 2 of “Blown Away.” Catch these two titans of glassblowing at the Belger Glass Annex.

More information to come soon!


Visiting Artist Jason McDonald

free Public Programs
APRIL 28 – MAY 2, 2025

Jason McDonald is a North Carolina-based glass artist with a passion for Venetian furnace glassblowing techniques. He was a contestant on Netflix’s “Blown Away” season two, a Windgate fellow, and is the Glass Annex’s 2025 Visiting Artist.

These free public programs coincide with his sold-out masterclass at the Belger Glass Annex from April 28 to May 2, 2025.:

  • A free artist talk on Wednesday, April 30, 6pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO)

  • A free glassblowing demonstration on First Friday, May 2, 6pm to 8pm at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., KCMO)

  • His masterclass will be open to the public on Monday, April 28 from 10am to 12pm, Tuesday, April 29 from 9am to 12pm, and Thursday, May 1 from 9am to 12pm.