Winter Solstice Make-It-Now

Bring warmth, light, and a little bit of magic to the longest night at Pittsburgh Glass Center. Join us for an immersive evening of hot glass demonstrations, candlelit activities, fireside snacks, and hands-on creative experiences that celebrate the turning of the season. As the night unfolds, the glow of the furnace and the warmth of shared experience invites reflection, connection, and hands-on creativity. Have your cards read to explore what the new year might have in store for you and create a custom herb blend for bathing or burning to help you get rid of the old and bring in the new with Arts & Crafts: Botanica & Occult Shop. Participate in a collective intention ritual: write down something you’re ready to let go of or something you hope to carry forward, then release them with the help of our hot glass artists and the power of the furnace itself. It’s a symbolic act of change: fire, glass, and intention working together. Plus, make your own candle holder, etched or fused suncatcher. Make-It-Now events are an opportunity to quickly try glassmaking with the assistance of a local artist. Activities range from 20 minutes for glassblowing, flameworking, and sandblasting and up to an hour for fusing. Registration is required. Make your own: Blown Candle Holder $55/person Ages 5+ Etched Suncatcher $35/person Ages 14+ Fused Suncatcher $45/person Ages 5+