I had been eyeing this place for awhile on Groupon and when myself and some girlfriends attended a…read morewomen's day event at the Hershey Lodge (way back in February) and came across their booth, I wanted to stop and check it out. We were able to buy a gift certificate directly from him a the Groupon price. I recommend giving him a call and asking about the deal he'll offer -- BUY LOCAL!!! First I have to say...Laird is very talented, loves what he does and you can tell. He's friendly and straight to the point when giving instructions. I highly recommend a visit to his cute little shop. When you walk in, his artwork is everywhere! From jewelry to glass creations and amazing stained glass art -- this is a great unique place to shop for gifts. He offers many different classes as well. Grab some of your girlfriends (or guy friends!!) and try one of his very reasonably priced classes. Parking is in a lot next to the building (off street parking). I bought a certificate for two to try the mosaic class. It is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm. I dragged my boyfriend along to get him to try something out of his comfort zone, and he enjoyed this first time experience. For the mosaic class we were given a nice size square "stone." Laird gave us some instructions and showed us where to pick our glass pieces that we were going to use. If taking this class, have something in mind BEFORE you show up as he leaves the design entirely up to you. He did show us a couple of examples of his work, but there was no way either one of us could stand up to his talent!! I felt like I took a little time trying to decide what design I wanted to do. No worries, I came up with a kind of "wave" idea and went with that. He has some really cool color glass and I already have an idea of what I would do on my next visit :) Just a tip: For those of you with longer nails, the tiny glass pieces can be challenging to pick up and place!! But I managed.... This class was fun and I highly recommend a visit/class!!

Took a class here to make some items listed on their website and it was a lot of fun. The owner,…read moreLaird is a great instructor and he makes the projects seem less intimidating, especially if you're not a crafty person. Great for couples or small group of friends.

Had a blast learning the art of glassblowing with Joel at GlassLight Studios in the wonderful…read morevillage of St. Peter's. Joel is a wonderful and patient teacher, and an amazing artist / craftsman. If you're looking for an awesome day trip, go have lunch at Saint peters bakery first, then go visit GlassLight, walk around on the boulders, to the quarry, or on any of the walking trails. Make sure to top off with dinner at Saint Peter's Inn. What an awesome day we had... Would highly recommend!

Joel was a great instructor. I have lived in the area for 20 years and had no idea about this…read moretreasure around the corner. My mom found the location and saw there were glass blowing lessons. What a great way to spend Mother's Day! Definitely recommend. Bring your friends/family, snacks a d your favorite beverage and learn the art of glassmaking.

Absolutely loved our class! My husband and I went for a date day for my birthday! We will…read moredefinitely be back soon for another! The owners are so helpful and pleasant! We truly had a great time!

Loved it! I took my daughter and her family (including 3 teenagers) for a 2-hour session. If you…read morehave teens, you know it's hard to find something 'cool' to do as a family. Well, this is it! There were lots of smiles and no cell phones as we were busy actually glass-blowing our own Christmas ornaments. Rachael, Taylor, and Joe were so wonderful teaching and supporting us as we each made our own custom design. Rachael is just terrific! We will be back for another session for sure. Judy T

I WISH I had the name of the woman who hosted the class - she was so great, informative and…read morepatient. For a class that was scheduled to conclude at 5pm, my party of 5 did not finish (first timers) until about 6/6:30 and there was never a deep sigh, a disappointment noticed or a rush made. It was appreciated from myself, as well as the others that participated. *a month after taking a class - the girls and I still talk about our return!

this was a fun and low key activity to do with my friends. we made the potted plant and had fun…read morelaughing about both our successes and failures! I won't say it's easy to do, but it was accessible and we all walked away with beautiful pieces. assistance from the organizers was right-sized. they didn't hover or push but were always close by to help troubleshoot.

We had a group of 10 to blow glass. The two instructors were professional but also very friendly…read more They worked with each of us explaining the process. It was wonderful. The shop itself has some amazing pieces of art glass. All staff members were helpful, informative and very friendly. I would really recommend this experience for anyone looking to try something different. Thank you all!

My husband and I received a gift certificate for glass blowing at Warner art glass. We are…read moreexperienced with glass blowing having done classes and experiences prior. This was our 8th trip to a glass studio, and the first at Warner. Although we had experience, we were not able to do many of the tasks ourselves, gather the glass, add color to the glass, shape the glass, reheat the glass, etc. The instructor was always holding the pole and actively doing the tasks with us, not instructing us on the steps. We felt like her assistant, not the primary artist. The glass studio felt very rigid, my husband wasn't even allowed to be with me when I was working, he should have been blowing while I was shaping, he was merely watching from the chair area. We did make nice pieces, but they really weren't all ours. This probably is a good experience if you have never touched glass. If you have any experience and want to actually do your own piece, go somewhere else! We expressed our concerns after the experience and was told "not to come back". By the guy at the front desk. That's really unprofessional. I would not recommend.

Amazing glass shop! The owners are super friendly and Teressa is so sweet! They have live glass…read moreblowing on first Saturdays and are always adding new art and glass "tobacco" products! Love love love this store!!!

Artifacts is an awesome space to explore the creative mind. They have a very unique selection of…read moreglass and art all throughout the shop. Great variety of products for any need, honestly I find tools there that I never even knew existed. Defiantly a spot to stop by when visiting downtown Frederick!

Wow what an amazing gallery! The owner was delightful and allowed us to watch on ongoing glass…read moreblowing class while giving us some insight into this amazing craft! What artistic creations to be found in this downtown gallery! Some of the most beautiful works of art I have ever seen and with the holiday ornaments and decorations on full display this place was magical!! This is the place to get a real statement piece for your home or if you love entertaining this is the place to get amazing glassware!! The pieces are pricey but when you understand the amount of work and creativity that go into the making of each piece you can tell the prices are definitely worth every labor of love displayed!! Thank you for your kindness, generosity and knowledge! I can't wait to visit's your works of art in Florida!! I hope to return for a class very soon!!!

If your making plans in the Boyertown area you need to add this glass studio to your list. My…read morefamily and I had some time before our train ride and decided to stop in and check out the operation. We first walked into the shop area and saw an instructor holding a class with a gentleman as his wife looked on. At first we felt like we were intruding, but the instructor invited us to sit down and watch his student make a glass pumpkin. My kids were in awe of all the tools, ovens and equipment inside the room. It's not a huge space, but they certainly make the most of it. It was also the perfect toasty place to take a break on a chilly spring morning! We met Etta when we walked through the shop into the gallery. She was loaded with information about the shop, pieces in the gallery and the area. I'm pretty sure she told me at one time the building was a machine/tool shop. Walking through the gallery, we were amazed at some of the items for sale. I think some of the fish were my favorite. We took some time to walk in the back gallery areas, chatted with Etta and eventually met the owner Will. They showed us some of the lighting they make for businesses and homes and invited us to book a class. They advertise a class at $90 for an hour and you can make everything from paperweights, flowers, hearts, pumpkins to a stemless wine glass. The bigger items for sale can be pricey, but their smaller pieces are a great buy. I ended up buying a couple of beautiful hummingbirds. You can definitely find a unique and creative gift here for a loved one, friend or yourself! A class is a great gift idea too :) ..... A return visit will happen if I'm in the area again. Thanks so much guys for a five star experience!!!

Coexist Gallery is more than a glassblowers menagerie of art, but also a community venue for…read moreoutstanding area experiences! Now with in-house mask artist, Jeff, unique treaures, and wire jewelry! I'm always impressed with the variety of craftsmen on display- and the mosaic exterior is pretty cool, too!

I purchased a dr. dabber for 330.00 but my credit card was charged 371.00. Buyer beware.read more

As we drove by the Goggleworks building on a visit to see my son, he mentioned that it was known…read morefor its arts programs and we should check it out. I visited the Goggleworks website (www.goggleworks.org) and was impressed with the options available. Via email, I inquired with my questions and was answered immediately. We ultimately chose a private glassblowing session. Remember when you are choosing to partake in these artisanal sessions, you are paying for the artisan's expertise and sharing of knowledge . So at first glance, it may seem pricey. However, given the experience as a whole, it does NOT disappoint! Our instructor Andrew was awesome! His energy and passion matched our excitement. He made our experience so much more fun with his anecdotes about the glassblowing. He explained everything in detail; we never felt rushed or uncomfortable about our skill level. There were four of us in our glassblowing session. He expertly guided us in the best artisan experience I have ever had. For our glassblowing class, we all chose to make drinking glasses. Each of us chose different color palettes to match our varying personalities. Of course, due to the nature of glassblowing, it was a very HOT experience but we were dressed accordingly and hydrated throughout. After we each had our turn, our glasses were immediately placed in a temperature-controlled device (I can't remember its name) to slowly cool the glass down and prevent cracking. We were not permitted to take the glasses home but rather had to come back another day to pick them up. After our session, we headed back to the main Goggleworks building to check out the art exhibits, gift store, and (what I'll call) the artist alley of artisans' work spaces and offices. We spent lots of time enjoying the space and speaking with varying artists. Turns out that the space is a former goggles factory that was used back in the 1800s and the space takes great care in preserving its history. It's soooo cool. It was truly enjoyable!! I highly recommend Goggleworks! This is one of my most memorable experiences!! I can't wait to see our glasses. Note: We arrived early to have breakfast at the onsite cafe, Thorn Alley Kitchen (see separate Yelp review for more details).

I love art! I have never heard of this place until looking up free things to do in the reading…read morearea. We walked in and the lady behind the retail/customer service desk told us about the building and where to walk since it was our first time visiting, she was very lovely! The first floor had their showing for their art show and the rest of the floors is their classrooms and displayed all their students art pieces. It is an absolutely beautiful building and all of the art is amazing. Some pieces you are able to buy which I find very cool!