A Short Glassworking Workshop for Kids: Design and Take Home a Pendant in Duluth

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A Short Glassworking Workshop for Kids: Design and Take Home a Pendant in Duluth

A brief, hands-on class where children work alongside experienced glass artists to design and create durable borosilicate pendant necklaces, with finished pieces cooled overnight and available for next-day pickup.

A Short Glassworking Workshop for Kids: Design and Take Home a Pendant in Duluth.

Duration
30 minutes
Location
Duluth
Operator
Lake Superior Art Glass
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This kids' glassworking class lets young artists explore creative design while working alongside experienced glass artists to plan and create custom pendant necklaces. Using durable borosilicate glass, participants learn hands-on techniques in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment; projects are crafted to withstand everyday use and are cooled overnight, with finished pieces available for pickup the following day after 10:30 a.m.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MAKING

Hands-on creation of a custom pendant necklace

Young participants plan and make their own pendant necklaces under the guidance of experienced glass artists, taking a design from concept to finished piece in a brief, focused session.

THE MATERIAL

Durable borosilicate glass

The class uses borosilicate glass, a durable material chosen so finished pendants are appropriate for everyday wear and handling by children.

THE TEACHING

Beginner-friendly instruction that encourages creativity

Instruction is tailored to young learners, providing supportive, hands-on techniques that emphasize creativity while remaining appropriate for first-time glassworkers.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

The class moves quickly—children collaborate with a glass artist to plan a pendant, then execute the design using borosilicate glass in a controlled, beginner-friendly setting. The hands-on portion is brief, and completed pieces are set to cool overnight so they’re durable and available for pickup the following day after 10:30 a.m.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Families with young childrenAppropriate for families with children in the permitted age range; adult supervision is required at the stated ratio.
2
First-time makersBeginner-friendly instruction makes this a good introductory experience for kids new to glassworking and craft processes.
3
Small groupsThe workshop is designed for small-group participation and has a limited class size, making it well suited to intimate family groups or small gathering of children.
4
Caregivers and chaperonesAdults attend in a supervisory role under the operator’s adult-to-child ratio rules; the class limits how many adults may be present.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Session Length

The hands-on portion runs about 30 minutes; finished pieces are cooled overnight and available for pickup the following day after 10:30 a.m.

What to Bring

An accompanying adult must be present at the operator-stipulated ratio (one adult per three children, maximum two adults).

Logistics & Capacity

Classes are limited in size; consult the operator for exact participant limits and scheduling.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the class?

The hands-on class lasts up to 30 minutes.

What ages can participate?

The class is limited to children within the operator’s stated age range (see restrictions).

Are adults required to stay with the children?

Yes: one adult must be present for every three children, with a maximum of two adults allowed to be present.

How many participants are in a class?

Classes are limited in size; the headline context notes up to six participants, and the operator maintains class-size limits.

When can I pick up the finished pendant?

Finished pieces are cooled overnight and are available for pickup the following day after 10:30 a.m.

What material are the pendants made from?

Pendants are made from durable borosilicate glass suitable for everyday use.