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Design a personalized pint glass at Lake Superior Art Glass’s September event, then savor a craft brew at Bent Paddle Brewery. This unique Duluth experience blends creativity, craft beer, and community spirit in a friendly, engaging setting.
Design a personalized pint glass at Lake Superior Art Glass’s September event, then savor a craft brew at Bent Paddle Brewery. This unique Duluth experience blends creativity, craft beer, and community spirit in a friendly, engaging setting.
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Duluth, Minnesota, positioned on the western tip of Lake Superior, is known for its rugged natural beauty and vibrant arts scene. Here, Lake Superior Art Glass bridges creativity with the local craft beverage culture through their September Designer Experience. Held at the Bent Paddle Brewery, this hands-on event invites participants to craft their own personalized pint glass while soaking in the lively brewery atmosphere.
This unique offering stands out in the region’s outdoor recreation and cultural landscape. While Duluth is famed for trails, cliffs, and lake vistas, the September Designer Experience provides guests with a tactile, social way to engage indoors after a day of hiking or paddling. The event allows individuals or groups—perfect for friends or corporate team-building—to design a glass that reflects their personal style. Once crafted, attendees can enjoy a pint of Bent Paddle’s signature beers, a craft partnership that deepens the local connection.
Lake Superior Art Glass is a vital part of Duluth’s creative community, supporting an artisan tradition rooted in the region’s history of glassmaking and handcraft. The event takes place near the city’s industrial waterfront where old factories once flourished, now reimagined as hubs of art and activity. This blend of historical influence and contemporary craft captures the spirit of Duluth’s ongoing outdoor and cultural renaissance.
For visitors, the experience offers an approachable, memorable activity complementing outdoor outings. It’s a vivid reminder that adventure can extend beyond wilderness trails to artistic expression and community connection. By participating, visitors support local artisans and breweries anchored to Lake Superior’s shores, making it a distinct stop for anyone journeying through northern Minnesota’s outdoor playground.
easy.
15–30 minutes per person.
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities
No prior experience is needed—whether you’re an artist or a beginner, the event is guided and fun for all skill levels.
Yes, the event is family-friendly, but children under 21 cannot consume alcohol on site.
Yes, the venue at Bent Paddle Brewery is wheelchair accessible. Contact Lake Superior Art Glass for any specific accommodations.
Each participant generally spends 15 to 30 minutes designing, depending on complexity and group size.
Outside beverages aren’t allowed, but the brewery offers a wide selection of craft options to accompany your activity.
Contact Lake Superior Art Glass directly to arrange group bookings and special accommodations for team-building or parties.
Duluth evolved from a historic shipping and industrial hub on Lake Superior’s shores, now blending outdoor recreation with a thriving creative community.
Local businesses like Lake Superior Art Glass promote sustainable practices in artisan work, aligning with regional efforts to protect Lake Superior’s pristine ecosystems.
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.
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