This was a fun experience overall, and we trusted that the instructor knew what she was doing. Both…read moremy daughter and I chose the flower glass blowing activity. I opted to make a flower, while my daughter planned to create a flower-shaped ring holder as a surprise gift for her sister, who loves rings. Those were the options given to us by the instructor. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the long wait--20 days--for our pieces to arrive, especially since we paid $25 for shipping. I had to email the owner to remind her to send them out. She was apologetic, and the pieces eventually arrived. However, to our dismay, my daughter's piece turned out to be just a flower, a beautiful flower, but not the ring holder she asked to make with the guidance of her instructor. The instructor was with her every step and guided her through the entire process, but seemed to forget the goal of making it into a ring holder which was an option given to us. I reached out to the owner to explain the situation, but there was no acknowledgment of the mistake or any indication of how it might be corrected. Overall, we were left disappointed.

Super helpful staff that walk you through step by step in the process of creating one of your kind…read morepiece. Love the various options and colors that were available including glow in the dark option. I created an ornament for our tree as given it is holiday seasons and we can enjoy it seeing for awhile!

A fun experience that not many people get a chance to participate in. The staff were friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and accommodating. My friend and I took our kids, and it was a great morning making art in a unique way!

We had a group of us that made an appointment to do this after dinner on a Saturday night. It's a…read morecute place in the heart of the falls. We went as a group of eight. Since it was fall, the specialty items were pumpkins and ghosts. But you could also make a variety of other options. The professionals were very kind and explained the entire experience. They do most of the hard work. And you kind of pick the colors and get to assist to ensure your item turns out how you'd like it. The employees were kind. You can get wine there and socialize while others are completing their items. You do have to go back a few days later to get the items so they can stay in the kiln as needed. Fun night for a group or a date.

Like the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Ferguson Art Gallery and restaurant in Marblehead, Ohio…read moreis an absolute must to see! Truly remarkable blown glass pieces and Lake Erie themed wall Art offered by Master Glass Blower, Cary Ferguson.

I would just like to thank the artist for taking the time to show my wife and I his studio. and…read moreexplains how he goes about painting what I call master pieces. Those of the light house were beautiful . once again thanks for taking the time to talk to us.

Awful! Don't waste…read moreyour money! One of those times you legit wish you could give 0 stars. We purchased through Groupon. Our class (my two friends, my husband, and me) was supposed to be with the owner, Dan Miller. He was unbelievably rude. I've never been treated like that. My husband and I use N95s in public because I teach high-risk kids and because we don't want to get sick, either. He asked if we masked because we were concerned, and I said we were not sick but masked because I teach high-risk students and don't want to be the one to make a kid sick. My friend and I went to the bathroom before the class started. When we returned, people were filling out paper waivers. I said we had done one online and he said he also wanted a paper one. Ok. We signed and handed it back and he started being so rude to my friend because she didn't put her email and phone. She took back the form and added it, but apparently below the line where he wanted it and he started BERATING her for not following directions (the spot in which to write was small and she missed it and wrote in white space). He was, quite frankly, abusive. He then turned to me and went off about how we should return when we were not sick. I said again we were not sick, but we always masked because I was a teacher. He then repeated how he didn't appreciate us coming sick, and really started insulting me as I tried explaining, for the third time, that I wasn't sick and hadn't been sick in five years. It was so unpleasant. I've never been berated like that by a business owner or employee. We left. He threatened he was going to make sure Groupon wouldn't refund our money. I mask to protect myself and others, especially my students. But, from reading reviews, it isn't just that he's opposed to masks; he's just a massive jerk all around, especially towards women.

Had such a great time tonight at the establishment making pumpkins. I did purchase a two person,…read moreGroupon, which is their intro class. It was very informative and we had a lot of fun. This is a very hands-on class and it can be a little challenging, but there are many different piece selections you can choose from. Would definitely try again. Austin was our instructor. He was great.

Excellent class, a wonderful experience. Super cool instructor, very tuned into each persons unique…read moreneeds. Definitely going back ! We made jelly fish!!! thanks Christian !

Unique gift for those who enjoy experiences over "stuff". My sister and I took my mom here for…read moreMother's Day this year and I cannot say enough good things about this place! My mom is impossible to shop for, so I was super excited when I came across this Mother's Day special on the Akron Glass Works Facebook page. It is a beautiful old church converted into and art space right off of the University of Akron campus. There were about 12 people total with two instructors for the group. They gave a demonstration and then thoroughly went over all the steps with an emphasis on safety. I was a little nervous working with molten hot glass, but the professionalism of the instructors set me at ease. They're by your side the whole time... but you're actually creating the piece yourself. I have been to other glass blowing studios where the instructors are so hands-on, that you feel like you took no part in the entire process. Not this place. I definitely felt like I was making something and they were just there to make sure I didn't burn my hand off. The whole process took less than an hour and our pieces were available for pickup the next day. We each got to make two glass flowers which all turned out beautifully. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something different to do! We had such a great time!

This is a gem in Little Italy's art scene. The collection of glass art is unique. Most of it is…read moremade by the owner himself. And what an inspirational man to strike a conversation with. A lot of the art has a theme of music. Stained glass guitars, saxophones, musical quotes and much more. As a music lover, I enjoy looking at visual art that represents instruments, but I usually have to search really hard to find it in a collection. Yet this gallery is truly specialized. The prices are reasonable and there is quite a large range, so whether you want a souvenir from Cleveland (like I did) or a centerpiece of art for your home then this is the place to go. The owner also provides an option to get custom work made at the shop AND he does repairs for crystal art. I was not in the buying mood when I walked into this shop. In fact, I just wanted to see some free art. I ended up buying a beautiful coaster for $14, but if I lived closer and wasn't on a road trip then I would definitely buy a stained glass piece to display at home.

From the owner: Keller Art Glass specializes in one-of-a-kind works of art in glass, metals, and other materials.read more

I wanted to do a special activity with my daughter on a Saturday so I set out to Oberlin. Verite…read morehas a wonderful pendant glass fusion workshop on Saturdays that allow each participant to create their own work of art. The class is on a drop-in basis but allow for an hour to make your masterpiece. The pieces are fused later in the day, you can make arrangements to stop in to pick up your art or they can mail to your home address. We had a wonderful time and look forward to getting the pieces we made! Get done early? Be sure to check out the artwork and pottery from local artists for sale in the shop.

Sheree has done numerous classes for me. She completed an artist residence at my program last year…read moreand the students loved everything she did with them. They did complete the beautiful pendants, but they also made a glass mosaic of a Jacob Lawrence piece. She is kind (and cool), reasonably priced and I cannot recommend her enough.