LANCASTER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Small Slabs, Big Color: Make a Fused-Glass Coaster at the Ohio Glass Museum
A one-hour, hands‑on workshop in Lancaster where you design and build a single fused-glass coaster using frit, stringers and stencils; this guide lays out what to expect, what to bring, and pickup/shipping policies.
Small Slabs, Big Color: Make a Fused-Glass Coaster at the Ohio Glass Museum.
Unleash your creativity in Lancaster with a focused fused-glass coaster workshop at the Ohio Glass Museum: over the course of an hour you choose a style—tiki, mid-century modern or drink-inspired—and work with glass frit, stringers, dots and stencils to design a one-of-a-kind coaster; no prior experience is required, only your imagination.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on Glass Work
Participants handle materials directly—glass frit, stringers, glass dots and stencils—to compose and personalize a single coaster during the session.
Design What You Like
Choose a visual direction—tiki, mid-century modern, or a motif inspired by a favorite drink—and translate it into a compact, functional piece for your home or bar.
No Experience Necessary
The class is open to beginners: prior glass experience is not required—creativity is the only prerequisite.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
The session is a compact, practical workshop: over approximately one hour you lay out colors and elements, assemble your design with frit and stringers, and prepare the piece for firing; the emphasis is on creative choice and hands-on making rather than technical glassblowing skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits best — and key limitations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for one hour.
No special gear is required—bring your imagination; the session provides frit, stringers, dots and stencils.
The class is hosted by the Ohio Glass Museum in Lancaster, Ohio.
Finished pieces must be picked up within three months; items left beyond that period become the property of the Ohio Glass Museum. Shipping can be arranged for the cost of shipping.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The class duration is one hour.
Do I need prior glass experience?
No experience is needed; the workshop is open to beginners.
Can minors participate?
Participants under 18 must have an adult present to sign the release of liability for them.
What materials will I use?
You will work with colorful glass frit, stringers, glass dots and stencils to design your coaster.
What happens to my piece after class?
Class-made glass will be held for pickup; all items must be collected within three months or they become the property of the Ohio Glass Museum. Shipping can be arranged at the participant's expense.
Can the museum ship finished pieces?
Yes—shipping can be arranged for the cost of shipping.