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Bloomington Creative Glass Center
The Bloomington Creative Glass Center is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing affordable, high quality education about glass to people in southern Indiana. It is open to any and all who have an interest in hot glass, regardless of age or experience.
BCGC continues to constantly evolve – whether it’s adding new classes, equipment, building community or finding new ways to work with glass. We’re committed to bringing a wide variety of high quality and affordable glass education and art to southern Indiana!
BCGC is not just a center that offers classes, it’s a community that offers connection through creativity. Whether it’s through classes, fusing fests, the apprenticeship program, or volunteering, we hope to provide a place where people can find what they are looking for.
Outreach / Arts Education
Please provide information about your outreach or arts education program(s).:
Stained Glass Succulents – Started February 22 ($150)
Intro to Vitrigraph – Starts March 2 ($180)
Fairy Gardens – Starts March 5 ($50)
Beginning Glassblowing Session 2 – Starts March 6 ($345, fully booked)
Combining Fusing and Stained Glass – Starts March 9 ($150)
Freeze & Fuze Succulents, Session 2 – Starts March 13 ($85)
Repairing Copper Foil Stained Glass – Starts March 19 ($150)
Glass Weaving – Starts March 20 ($70)
Optical Illusions – Starts March 21 ($75)
Hot Sculpting – Starts March 25 ($365)
Beginning Glassblowing Session 3 – Starts April 19 ($345)
Beginning Glassblowing Session 4 – Starts June 7 ($345)
Upcoming Events
Please enter any upcoming events you might have.:
Spring Fusing Fest
- Sunday, March 24, 1-5 pm at BGGC
- Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with our amazing annual Spring Fusing Fest! You won’t want to miss out on the chance to create a stunning fused glass suncatcher.. It’s definitely a day filled with creativity, fun, and excitement!
First Thursday
- Thursday, April 4, 5-8 pm at IU Arts Plaza
- We are excited to pair with IU Arts & Humanities Council for First Thursday! First Thursday festivals showcase the diversity of arts and humanities at IU Bloomington. Join us as we celebrate the upcoming eclipse!
From the Umayyads to the Ottomans: A Celebration of Islamic Art
- Saturday, April 27, 12-6 pm at BCGC
- Join us for our 3rd annual cultural celebration! We are excited to showcase the traditions and customs surrounding Islamic Art. Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day of food, music, glass blowing demonstrations and activities for all ages!
Great Glass Pumpkin Preview
- Saturday, October 5, 5:30-8 pm at BCGC
- Skip the patch lines and be the first to see all of this year’s glass pumpkins at our Pumpkin Preview! Find the perfect pumpkin and can’t wait for the patch? No problem! For each $50 donation to BCGC, you can purchase 2 pumpkins ahead of time. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity!
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
- Saturday, October 12, 10-3 pm at Bloomington Courthouse Lawn
- Step right up and get ready to be amazed by our famous Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! Discover the perfect glass pumpkin that will bring a burst of color and joy to your home. There is nothing quite like seeing glass pumpkins sparkle in the sun on a gorgeous fall day. Come and experience the magic for yourself!
