This glassblower demonstrates the art at the Prairie Peddler Festival in Butler. Many shops in Ohio offer glassblowing classes and workshops.

There are lots of places in Ohio to try out new and different kinds of ways to feed your creative side. For a fee, you can learn the art of blowing and forming molten glass into fantastic take-home pieces. At these studios and galleries, you can sign up for classes to learn an art or craft and observe as artists and craftspeople demonstrate. Some of these establishments also have coffee shops, cafes, galleries and gift shops.

Akron Glass Works – Shop for handmade glass gifts and decor made onsite. Take a glass blowing, glass fusing, stained glass or flameworking workshop. No experience needed, must be at least 15 years old. 421 Spicer St., Akron (330) 253-5888.

Athens Hot Glass – Art glass studio and gallery, offers glass blowing, bead and glass pendant classes. A gallery with over 20 local artisans, they also offer ashes in glass. 21 Kern St., Athens (802) 522-6385. Connect on Facebook (Athens Hot Glass) and Instagram (athens_hotglass).

BeauVerre Riordan Studios – This is  is the oldest continuously operating stained glass studio in the United States, established in 1838. They specialize in new window design, reproduction work, expert repair, on site repairs, lamp repairs and more. Their retail store carries all your stained glass supplies and needs. Stained glass classes, private studio tours and banquet room available. 1054 Central Ave., Middletown (513) 425-7312.

Delmatto Blown Art Glass – Observe artist Nick Delmatto at work creating handmade blown glass, by reservation. 32201 Logan Horns Mill Road, Logan (740) 385-3086.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Garden Center – The conservatory’s outdoor Hot Shop offers classes and demonstrations in glass blowing and sculpting. Open April through December. 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus (614) 715-8000.

Jack Pine Studio – Glass blowing studio with demonstrations and workshops for groups and individuals, gift shop. 21379 SR 180, Laurelville (740) 332-2223.

Neusole Glassworks – Studio and gallery with demonstrations, group and individual classes in glass blowing, fusing and flameworking. 11925 Kemper Springs Drive, Forest Park (Cincinnati) (513) 751-3292.

Gathered Glassblowing Studio – Offers date night workshops for two and workshops for small groups of six or more. 23 N. Huron St., Toledo (419) 262-5501.

The Glass Asylum – Glass blowing studio with workshops, groups, special event space. 22 W. Orange St., Chagrin Falls (440) 394-8483.

Glass Axis – Studio and gallery with private and group events, workshops/classes, membership and equipment rental. 610 W. Town St., Columbus (614) 291-4250.

Glass Bubble Project – Gallery and studio co-op with private and group workshops and classes. 2121 Bridge Ave., Cleveland (216) 696-7043.

JLM Glass Studio – JLM Glass Studio, owned and operated by glass artist Josh Merritt, sells original pieces of glass art, offers classes and more. 3533 Wales Ave., Dayton (937) 499-3675.

Larchmere Fire Works – Offers hands-on glass blowing and blacksmithing workshops at multiple locations. 12406 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland. Classes also offered at Goldhorn Brewery and Lopresti Union Club. (216) 246-4716.

Mosser Glass – Mosser Glass, established in 1971, is a family-owned blown and pressed art glass manufacturer. Glassware includes cake stands, mixing bowls, tableware, pitchers and tumblers, lamps, punch bowls and spooners, baskets, candleholders, glimmer lights, animal figurines, paperweights and  holiday items. Factory tours available, gift shop on premises. 9279 Cadiz Road, Cambridge (740) 439-1827.

Ohio City Glass – Glass blowing studio and gallery with classes available. Part of a larger community of artists in the same location. 3700 Clark Ave., Cleveland (in the Hildebrand Provisions building).

The Ohio Glass Museum & Glass Blowing Studio in downtown Lancaster.

Ohio Glass Museum & Glass Blowing Studio – Exhibits on Ohio’s glass industry, gallery, gift shop, glass blowing demonstrations and workshops for individuals and groups, memberships. 124 W. Main St., Lancaster (740) 687-0101.

St. Louisville Glass – Artist Aaron Buchholz demonstrates and sells hand-blown glass items and attends many local community festivals and events. 7791 Loches Road, St. Louisville (740) 877-6638. Connect on Facebook at St. Louisville Glass.

Superior Hot Glass – Studio and gallery with workshops for all levels of participants. 1588 E. 40thSt., Cleveland (216) 431-2569.

The Works – Daily public demonstrations, make your own hot glass, private instruction and studio rental. Glassblowing classes on select Saturdays year-round. Fused-glass workshops, private fused-glass jewelry parties, book a team-building experience for groups. 55 S. First St., Newark (740) 349-9277.

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