DULUTH EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Design a Pint, Watch It Born, Then Toast: Duluth’s March Designer Experience
A once-a-year, hands-off studio session where you design a one-of-a-kind pint glass and then enjoy a drink at Ursa Minor—this guide explains what to expect, timing, and who it’s for.
Design a Pint, Watch It Born, Then Toast: Duluth’s March Designer Experience.
Each March in Duluth, Lake Superior Art Glass opens its studio for an exclusive Designer Experience: you choose colors and manipulations in a short, personalized session, then watch a glass artist create a pint glass made for a brewery pour or at-home celebrations. The offering is available only once a year and is built for creativity and camaraderie—ideal for friends or team-building—and moves quickly, so plan ahead.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personal design, expert execution
This is a hands-off designer experience: you pick colors and manipulations in a focused session, then a Lake Superior Art Glass artist forms the finished pint—you get a bespoke piece without handling the torch.
Built for groups and team moments
The March event is positioned as a social, once-a-year occasion—perfect for friends or organized team-building outings, with an experience paced to accommodate multiple participants.
A pint waiting at Ursa Minor
After your design session and the artist’s work, the experience includes the chance to enjoy a refreshing beverage at Ursa Minor, pairing the creative process with a local brew.
What the day feels like
What the March Designer Experience Feels Like
You arrive at the studio for a short, personal session where an instructor helps you choose colors and manipulations; the session is hands-off, then a glass artist creates the finished pint while you look on. The whole offering is structured to move efficiently—approximately 15 to 30 minutes per person within a broader .5–3 hour event window—so the pace is intimate but brisk.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this experience?
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Offered in March as a once-a-year event; the full event runs roughly .5–3 hours, with approximately 15–30 minutes of direct design time per person.
The session is a hands-off designer experience; participants should plan for a short studio visit—no special gear is listed as required by the operator.
The event is well-suited to small groups and team outings; because it runs in March and is offered only once a year, reserve spots early to secure space for your party.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the March Designer Experience offered?
The event takes place in March and is available only once a year.
How long does it take?
Plan for approximately 15 to 30 minutes of design time per person within a total event window of about .5–3 hours.
Who runs the event?
The experience is operated by Lake Superior Art Glass in Duluth, Minnesota.
Is this suitable for groups?
Yes—this event is described as ideal for friends or team-building outings and is structured to accommodate multiple participants.
What do participants do during the session?
Participants choose colors and manipulations during a short, personalized, hands-off design session and then watch a glass artist create the finished pint.