Stained-Glass Flamingo Workshop & FloridaRAMA Experience in St. Petersburg

On the edge of St. Petersburg’s Gulf Coast art scene, FloridaRAMA offers an anything-but-quiet day of color, hands-on craft, and bay-side atmosphere. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, this all-day experience combines immersive installations with an evening, two-hour Stained Glass Flamingo Plant Stick workshop led by Art by Peña. Guests receive admission to FloridaRAMA and materials for guided session — the 6–8 PM class leaves you with a finished stained-glass flamingo décor piece to brighten a patio or planter. Walk the installations during daylight when the exhibits breathe in the region’s high, honeyed light and scattered palms; return for the workshop when studio lamps make each glass fragment sing. Key features include walk-through immersive rooms, large-scale mixed-media panels, and the playful flamingo motif that threads the event—an ideal subject for a compact stained-glass project. The workshop itself emphasizes hands-on glass cutting, foiling, and assembly; beginners leave with a proudly finished plant stick and a new sense of craft technique. This booking is a hybrid of art tourism and easy urban exploration, and it stands out in St. Petersburg because it stitches contemporary maker culture into a coastal town better known for waterfront parks and galleries. FloridaRAMA’s open-access daytime pass means you can linger on installation details, plan coffee breaks at nearby cafés, or time the workshop to coincide with golden-hour views across Tampa Bay. The format suits solo travelers, couples, and small groups who want a creative souvenir without a commitment to a weeklong class. Logistics are straightforward: tickets include admissions and materials; arrive with comfortable shoes and a camera. The hands-on instruction is paced for first-timers, but the task requires steady hands and attention to safety when handling glass. The finished plant stick is small, vibrant, and travel-friendly — a colorful reminder that St. Petersburg’s outdoor life spills into its indoor creativity. Why book this here? It’s an accessible way to engage with St. Petersburg’s cultural pulse and take home something crafted locally. The combination of immersive installations and a focused studio session makes the event more than a class: it’s an afternoon of discovery, an evening of making, and a souvenir that carries the city’s bright, bay-side personality. Bring a reusable water bottle, plan for sun or rain between galleries, and leave room in your itinerary to explore the waterfront after the workshop. Tickets are $50 and include admission to FloridaRAMA plus all materials for guided session — an affordable creative souvenir compared with gallery purchases. Workshops run small, so booking ahead is recommended. The venue is accessible via St. Petersburg’s downtown transit, and nearby parking is common; check options before arrival. Whether you arrive after a day on the water or before an evening at restaurants, this workshop slots into a Coast itinerary.