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Turn a First Friday night on Colfax into a hands-on studio session: make two fused-glass coasters at Furnace Glassworks in Lakewood. Fast, guided, and family-friendly, this $38 workshop is a creative stop that sends you home with usable art.
Turn a First Friday night on Colfax into a hands-on studio session: make two fused-glass coasters at Furnace Glassworks in Lakewood. Fast, guided, and family-friendly, this $38 workshop is a creative stop that sends you home with usable art.
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On a brisk First Friday evening along West Colfax Avenue, Furnace Glassworks invites you to make something both practical and personal: two fused-glass coasters at 8090 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood, Colorado. This hands-on workshop condenses the ceramics-studio ritual into a 20–30 minute creative sprint—the kind of project you can finish before dessert and still walk away with a polished keepsake.
The studio’s bench is a compact stage of color: jars of frit and powders, slender stringers, mini nubbins for textured dots, and sheets of float glass waiting to be cut and layered. Tools for nipping, trimming, and arranging sit at hand alongside safety glasses and instruction from a patient facilitator. Once designs are assembled the staff places them into a kiln to fuse the layers; heat transforms separate pieces into one smooth surface, sealing edges and freeing you from coasters that catch rings and spills.
Expect deliberate, tactile work rather than paint-by-numbers. You’ll choose palettes, trim shapes, and arrange accents—every mark registers in the final melt. The class accommodates up to eight people, costs $38 per person, welcomes ages eight and up (participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian), and asks that you sign a waiver either beforehand or 10–15 minutes early.
What makes this brief workshop a standout is its fit with Lakewood’s First Friday art-night energy: it’s a piece of local culture that replaces passive consumption with making. Instead of buying a souvenir, you build one—learning about glass behavior, color layering, and kiln workflows along the way. For locals and visitors alike, the payoff is immediate: two functional pieces that carry the story of an evening’s experimentation.
Practicalities are simple: all supplies and tools are included, and safety equipment is provided. Cancellation policy offers a full refund or credit with 72-plus hours’ notice. Because kiln schedules vary, fused pieces may require cooling time—check with staff at check-in for pickup timing. No prior glasswork experience is necessary; the workshop is designed for curious beginners and makers who want a fast, satisfying studio session.
Groups often book this as a quick creative stop between restaurants or galleries nearby; it’s an especially fun option for date nights, bachelorette parties, and families seeking a low-stress craft project. The instructor-led format keeps sessions moving while still allowing you to experiment with texture and transparency. If you want a custom gift, staff can advise on color combinations that photograph well. Parking is available nearby on Colfax; ask at check-in about curbside drop-off if you’re carrying a bundle of supplies today.
easy.
20–45 minutes.
No special fitness required; steady hands and basic fine-motor control are helpful.
The class is open to ages 8 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
Expect about 20–30 minutes of active design time; allow extra time for check-in and any kiln scheduling—total visit time 20–45 minutes.
The $38 fee includes all glass materials (frits, powders, stringers, sheet glass), tools for nipping and trimming, and safety glasses.
Staff fuses your designs in a kiln during the event; cooling time depends on the kiln schedule—confirm pickup timing at check-in.
Customers receive a full refund or credit with 72+ hours (three days) notice; cancellations with less notice may be partial or incur rebooking fees.
The meeting point is 8090 W Colfax Ave | Lakewood, CO; arrive early to sign any required waivers.
This class is offered as part of First Friday art-night activity on Colfax, a local tradition that highlights makers and galleries in Lakewood.
Look for studios that repurpose glass offcuts; many small glass shops recycle frit and trim scraps and schedule firings efficiently to reduce energy use.
The Furnace: A Glassworks is a Lakewood, Colorado glass studio offering hands-on glassmaking workshops for hobbyists, families, and groups. The studio specializes in both hot-glass techniques—such as blown glass sessions—and cold techniques including kiln-fusing and torch work. Skilled instructors lead scheduled public classes and custom sessions, guiding participants through design choices, color selection, and safe manipulation of molten and sheet glass. Sessions range from short fused-glass projects to intensive weekend flamework classes, allowing beginners and intermediate students to learn core skills and complete finished pieces. Workshop offerings include ornament blowing, blown eggs, sampler classes that produce multiple pieces, fused suncatchers, trinket dishes, plant stakes, windchimes, and a flamework intensive using borosilicate torches. Booking options accommodate small groups—workshops listed up to four people—and larger group events. Finished pieces that require kiln cooling are held for pickup when fully annealed. Safety protocols, studio equipment, and instructor supervision are provided during all hands-on sessions. Participants choose colors and motifs, learn technique demonstrations, and receive direct guidance while instructors perform furnace and torch operations as needed. The studio’s program emphasizes creative exploration, practical technique, and finished, take-home artwork. The Furnace: A Glassworks communicates clear session details, age guidance where applicable (for example, select classes accept ages 10 and up), and post-session handling instructions for kiln-cooled pieces. Located in Lakewood, the studio serves local residents and visitors seeking unique, experiential art activities and group events. Class schedules, pricing details, and booking instructions are posted on the studio's website and reservation system for each workshop online.
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