Discover the art of glassmaking with a hands-on workshop at Huron Street Studio. Craft your own custom beer mug and take home a personalized piece of functional art.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, but good hand-eye coordination helps
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History
Huron Street Studio has been serving the local arts scene for over a decade, fostering community creativity.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes eco-friendly practices, recycling glass scraps and minimizing energy use.
Huron Street Studio
Discover the art of glassmaking with a hands-on workshop at Huron Street Studio. Craft your own custom beer mug and take home a personalized piece of functional art.
Huron Street Studio is a glassblowing studio in Toledo, Ohio, that offers hands-on public and private workshops for makers, couples, groups, and seasonal celebrations. The studio teaches participants to shape molten glass into functional and decorative pieces, guiding guests through each step from color selection to final shaping. Offerings include compact public workshops where attendees can create items such as 6-inch Mini Vases, inverted bowls for rings or spices, beer mugs with hand-formed handles, and blown pumpkins and seasonal figures like ghosts and black cats.
Huron Street Studio runs themed events and collaborations, including a glass-and-cocktails evening at Toledo Spirits Company that pairs craft cocktail tastings with live glass demonstrations and the debut of the Agatha Collection cocktail glasses. Private Workshops accommodate groups of six to twelve people for intimate 90-minute sessions, including Date Night workshops; these private sessions emphasize hands-on participation and prepare pieces for pickup shortly after cooling. Public workshops are scheduled regularly, with specific pickup windows noted per event — creations are cooled and available for pickup within 48 hours to about one week depending on the class.
The studio emphasizes safety, skilled instruction, and tangible takeaways: each guest leaves with a personally crafted glass object. Huron Street Studio presents practical, creative, experiences that suit first-time makers and experienced hobbyists alike, providing a memorable, locally rooted activity in Toledo. Examples include Make Your Own Mini Vase, Make Your Own Inverted Bowl, Make Your Own Beer Mug, Make Your Own Black Cat, Make Your Own Ghost, blown pumpkins.
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Local glass studio in Toledo
Workshops Offered
11 experiences
Public and private glass classes
Private Groups
6–12 people
Intimate 90-minute sessions
Pickup Ready
48 hours – 1 week
Pieces cooled and ready for pickup
Reserve a public class or private workshop in Toledo to make a custom piece and take home your own glass artwork.
Arrive Early
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle in and get comfortable before your session begins.
Dress Warmly
Wear comfortable clothing and bring an apron; the workshop involves working with molten glass which can be warm and sticky.
Book in Advance
Workshops are popular, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date.
Ask for Custom Colors
Feel free to discuss your color choices with the instructors to personalize your mug even more.
Apron
Protective apron to keep your clothes clean and safe during the glass shaping process.
Comfortable Clothing
Long sleeves and closed-toe shoes recommended to protect against heat.
Heat-Resistant Gloves
Optional gloves for handling hot glass and protective purposes.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while working up a sweat in the studio.