Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts (Foci MCGA)
Minneapolis
A world-class glass studio and education facility in Minneapolis, teaching thousands of Minnesotans the foundations of glassblowing, flameworking, stained glass, and glass fusing. Offers beginner through advanced coursework, quarterly class sessions, open studio hot shop rentals, visiting artist workshops, and demonstrations at the MN State Fair.
What you'll find
- Intro to Glassblowing (6-week, quarterly)
- Refining Fundamentals (biannual)
- Intermediate Glassblowing (quarterly)
- Color Application (fall and spring)
- Cane Techniques (semiannual)
- Venetian Techniques (annual)
- Visiting Artist Workshop intensives (5-day, winter)
- Open Studio Hot Shop (monthly, Third Thursdays)
- Stained glass classes
- Glass fusing
- Flameworking
- Income-based scholarships
Access
Per-class fees; scholarships available; hot shop rental for enrolled students discounted
Location
2613 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406
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