Wow! What a wonderful hidden gem! My friend invited me to attend a stained glass class with her at…read morethe Phoenix Glass Center. I had never heard of the Phoenix Glass Center before, but thought it would be fun to make a stained glass sun catcher. Make sure you have your GPS activated because it's a bit tricky to find their location. It's hidden in an industrial area right next to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport runway. We made sure to get to class early, as they had requested in their email. They have a shop with beautiful glass items for sale. They provide bottled water for students as well. Our class was in a second newer building just across the parking lot. Our instructor was Sarah. She was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and extremely patient with novice glass artists like myself. The class was set for three hours but it was a long process with many steps, so the class ran over. I didn't mind. I was happy not to be rushed through the process. All in all, it was a really fun evening! They are offering an upcoming stained glass class where you can make a Mother's Day frame. I will definitely return in the future to try another one of their classes.

Very fun experience, it was my first time and Eric was such a great teacher! My wife and I will…read moredefinitely be back.

Greg is amazing. I know NOTHING about glassblowing but I made a gorgeous hand-blown decorative bowl…read morein his class. A really, really rewarding experience.

From the owner: All our glassblowing experiences are private one-on-one sessions designed for you and/or your group…read moreto get the most attention from our instructors.

Pat has been creating art for 9 years now and boy does it show!!! She is fabulous! Her specialty is…read moreglass art and teaching beginning and advanced art. If you are looking for a unique custom piece to use in your house, go see her at her studio located in North Scottsdale!

From the owner: We specialize in teaching glass art. The method we use is called Glass Fusing. Learn how to cut…read moreglass and make a functional glass piece. You assemble a piece using glass that we provide and we fire it in a kiln to "fuse" the pieces together. There is no end to the different colors and techniques you can use to create your masterpiece!

So talented and inspiring. Absolutely a pleasure to take a class and work in the studio…read more Highly recommended.

Went with a friend to take a fused glass class. It was great. We started out picking a shape and…read morethen created a personal design. Great instructions and feedback when putting the final touches on the piece before it went into the Kiln. The finished piece turned out beautifully.

Fantastic! Their work and service are A plus ! My kitchen wall backsplash is just gorgeous along…read morewith my bathroom wall art; absolutely jaw dropping. Pete stands behinds his work, cares about his product , and is amazing with his customer service. I will refer over and over again. Thank you Pete and Meltdown for a job well done, beyond my expectations.

From the owner: We are an industry leading manufacturer of kiln-fired cast glass, glass art and custom mirrors.read more

The Celebration of Fine Art which began Jan 14 and ends on March 24, 2025. Hours are 10am - 6pm…read moredaily. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and military. You will get a season pass with this admission so that you can visit again and again. This is a fantastic show of all types of artwork. We try to go on the weekends when most of the artists are present. Oh will see many of the artists busy working on a project. They are all happy to stop and talk with people. The show is in an enormous tent and it can get breezy inside. Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden too. If you get hungry there is a cafe with table and chairs. Restrooms are available on site. Limited seating throughout the show so plan accordingly. Large free parking lot for visitors.

So many beautiful things to see. Spend a few hours walking around and have lunch or a snack at the…read morefacility where you walk in. Fun to talk to all the artists.

I'm curious as to why this review I'm pasting here was put in the not recommended section here on…read moreYelp? Teresa A. Teresa A. Spokane, WA 0 friends 1 review 5.0 star rating1/2/2026 Ordered tons of glass and was so impressed with the delivery. Everything was packed well and arrived in short order and nothing was broken. Highly recommend and will continue to order from SW Art Glass in the near future. Thank you! Teresa Just curious as to why?

please think twice about buying anything from John Longo, owner of SW Art Glass. Shop around, he…read morelikes to overcharge his customers. he also allows his employees to cuss at costumers. also, the customer is always wrong even when you make an order and tell them how you would like it shipped and they tell you we don't care what you want, even though he wouldn't admit he was wrong, or apologize for saying he didn't give a **ck, very egotistical and toooo busy to take one order. I call it lazy and unappreciative of loyal customers that order lots of glass. BEWARE

We arrived at downtown Mesa about 7:40pm, parking was ample, easy and free. We parked on the street…read morenear the piper parking lot. A short walk had us arriving at the theater about 7:50pm. We easily visited the bathroom and arrived at our seats before the show started. The theater was clean and modern looking. The staff were very friendly and helpful in assisting in finding our seats. The sound quality was excellent. On this night we enjoyed the Australian Pink Floyd concert. They have been covering Pink Floyd for 38 years and doing it quite well. Great show and venue! Highly recommended!

I was so happy to visit the Mesa Arts Center today. There is a very powerful art show on exhibit…read more The wood masks had so much personality and strength. I enjoyed and was so impressed by the show entitled Retablo Sonorense. It featured handmade shoe of cloth and glass, canvases with embroidered people and then painted. The likeness of the embroidered items was incredible. There are two other galleries to enjoy yourself. You may visit the gallery for free. Free street, covered and lot parking available. WiFi available in the gallery.

Great product and fair pricing. The Art Department has framed several items for me up to 4 x 7'read more

Terry and John are well versed in art, frames and the various techniques that go into constructing…read morethe perfect custom piece. I've gone to The Art Department for the past 6 years and will always be a repeat customer. My clients are always pleased with the end product - the workmanship, quality and uniqueness of frames speak for themselves. Points: -Terry and John are hilarious. You can really tell they enjoy what they do. -No matter the budget or timeline they always seem to make it work. -I never worry about inventory being low as they are constantly getting new product in. -Bonus! They feature local artist in the gallery! You can purchase directly off the wall or if you need a piece altered whether color or size you can have it commissioned! If you haven't been you really must stop into this gem.