What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 14 years old to join the glass earring making class.

How long does the class last?

The class runs between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the number of participants.

Is prior experience with glasswork required?

No prior experience is needed; instructors guide you step-by-step through the process.

Are the finished earrings ready to take home immediately?

Earrings cool overnight in a kiln and can be picked up the next day after 10:30 AM.

Can I book as an individual or does the class require a group?

You can book individually or with a group; sessions accommodate up to six participants.

Is there a discount on studio products after the class?

Yes, participants receive a 10% discount on all Lake Superior Art Glass products in the gallery post-class.

Glass Earring Class with Lake Superior Art Glass in Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota, perched on the western shores of Lake Superior, is known for its rugged natural beauty and vibrant arts scene. Among its creative offerings, Lake Superior Art Glass stands out as a dynamic hub where visitors can fuse art and adventure in a unique hands-on experience: making glass drop earrings. This new class invites ages 14 and up to work with skilled instructors and learn the delicate craft of flameworking. Using a torch to melt and shape colorful glass rods, participants create one to three pairs of sterling silver-finished earrings in just about 90 minutes.

This isn’t just a typical art class. Situated in a city defined by its dramatic cliffs, forests, and the vast freshwater lake, Lake Superior Art Glass offers an artistic retreat that complements the outdoor adventures Duluth is famous for—from hiking the North Shore Trails to paddling on the lake itself. The studio’s torch-driven session offers a quiet, focused counterpoint to the physicality of the surrounding wilderness, blending indoor creativity with the raw inspiration of one of the Midwest’s most dramatic landscapes.

Participants gain more than a souvenir; they acquire a new skill, working glass in vivid colors and forms. The class can accommodate up to six individuals, making it ideal for friends or family looking to create something together. Accessibility is considered with a standing session and personalized instruction to guide novices and seasoned makers alike.

Lake Superior Art Glass is also a gateway to the region’s broader glass art culture, offering discounts on studio wares after class and complementary necklace pendant workshops. Whether you’re pausing after a lakefront hike or seeking a fresh hands-on craft in the heart of Duluth, this class delivers tactile artistry threaded with local character and expert guidance—a distinct part of the outdoor and creative fabric that shapes this stunning lakeside city.

About Lake Superior Art Glass

Lake Superior Art Glass in Duluth, Minnesota offers hands-on glassworking classes and designer experiences led by expert artisans.

The studio provides a broad range of sessions including Wine Goblet Class (ages 14+), Nightlight Class (ages 10+), Glass Flower Class, Pendant Necklace Class, Paperweight Class, Glass Icicle Class, and seasonal Designer Experiences such as November and December Snowman events. Group and private options include Group Flamework Class, Group Hot Shop Class, Couples Unity Glass Class, Private Class with Instructor, and corporate or social team-building sessions.

For participants seeking deeper skill development, Advanced Hot Shop sessions are available to those who have completed required beginner and intermediate classes. Memorial services are supported through dedicated experiences: Memorial Paperweight Class and Memorial Nightlight Class allow mixing ashes into glass to create lasting tributes under guided instruction. Many classes involve shaping molten glass under instructor guidance and require cooling time; completed pieces are often taken home after they cool overnight.

The studio collaborates with local partners for special events, including a November Designer Experience offered in connection with the North Shore Scenic Railway that bundles a snowman glass project with tickets to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Lake Superior Art Glass welcomes creators of different ages with age-specific classes and hosts seasonal events like March, September, October, July and August designer experiences. Booking information, class availability, and reservations are managed by the studio; Advanced Hot Shop sessions and some private bookings require phone reservation. Gift certificates and studio merchandise are available for purchase onsite year-round.