Columbus Glass Art Center

Heads up: New location and new name! Previously known throughout Columbus as Glass Axis, now the Columbus Glass Art Center, is a non-profit org offering glass blowing and glass art classes to the general public, no membership needed! I went to their Grand Opening of their new building and the space, and it's fantastic! Ample space for several different glass art technique classes. The teachers I met are absolutely wonderful, too! Willing to help/guide if necessary, creative minds, and just plain genuine and personable. I got the chance to make a glass mosaic (think glass art to hand in a window) and a simple smoking pipe (torch melting glass and all!), and it was phenomenal! I'm seriously looking into taking a few classes; and, besides, I know my money is going to an excellent org that's promoting art, culture, and creative partnerships throughout central Ohio!

I did the tumbler class and had a great time. The class is small so you get a lot of hands on participation and they really teach you about the process. The instructor was fun and very knowledgeable and it really got me interested in learning more.

1. Scheduling was hard to find a date that worked for our schedule . So not schedule friendly. 2. After finely getting a scheduled didn't have much to pick from. 3. We were told we would have to wait and come back and pick up our pumpkins. So we came back the website said open 11-6. Guess what they were not open!!! So are we to drive 3/4 times a week Downtown to see if they are open? Not a good experience!!! And how do I get my pumpkins that we paid for and this was not cheap!!!?

We went in for their Franklinton Friday class making glass paperweights and it was awesome! Our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and made the class interactive and engaging even for a first-timer like myself. Would definitely be interested in participating in future classes here!

So nice, I went twice to take advantage of all they have to offer, both from their artists as well as classes to make your own creations. I took advantage of the spin art class and purchased a beautiful piece as well. In other visits I have made a glass bead for a bracelet while attending their holiday glass sale event.I love buying their glass ornaments for myself and for others as they make beautiful & personal holiday gifts for anyone. They also offer an ornament making class that I hope to take advantage of in the future.They have free on-site parking.

I stopped by this weekend for their annual holiday sale. So many beautiful pieces. We have such wonderful local talent in Columbus! I had to add a few pieces to my never ending glass art collection :)You can also sign up for classes to make your own pieces. I haven't taken advantage yet but I know many people who have, and they are a blast! Definitely nice for a date night or group activity.

Our friends won a glass making class for beginners and invited us to join them. Our instructor, Rose, was very patient and informative. She walked us through the steps of making our individual paperweight designs. We had a ton of fun playing with glass and fire. We can't wait to see the finished product in a couple of days!

Visited Glass Axis with my dad to make our own glass ornaments, and we both had such a great time! I had pre-purchased tickets for this class as a Christmas gift for my dad, so we were very excited to make it in. Glass Axis is a non-profit located right in Franklinton, and they do a lot of good for the community and offer so many cool classes for all to attend! We opted for the ornament one, but would love to make it back for others. Our instructor, Jeff, was so good at introducing us to the space, the art of glass blowing, and guiding us through the process. He also handled my dad's joking attitude, which is always appreciated! We loved getting to know the intricacies of glass blowing and the hands-on nature of the class - you really are making the things yourself! Jeff helped us with the basics and made sure safety was maintained always, but it was so cool to have the glass on the stick and see it through all the stages, all the way through the final product. Our ornaments turned out beautiful, and I'm so excited to hang on the tree next year :) This would be a great group activity or a fun date night for any couple. Would love to come back for other classes. Thanks for a fun Christmas gift, Glass Axis!

My wife took us here to do some glass blowing. This looked like a fun activity to do with a date or a friend. The class we took cost $39/person and you get to blow/mold/sculpt your own ornament. I have to say, this is probably better to do during the fall or winter. I'm not a fan of heat and it was hot as heck. I mean you're standing next to a furnace that is 2100F! Lisa was our instructor and she walked through the process with her doing everything that you will be doing. This helps a lot since this can be intimidating. Then we each take turn and pick out our colors and begin the process. She shows you how to hold the stick and the method of moving it to keep the molten glass centered. Since this is a beginners class, don't expect too much freedom. Your safety is their main priority so there will be a lot of hand holding during this process. It was a cool process overall to see how it's done firsthand and then get to do it yourself. It takes 3 days for the ornament to be ready for pick-up. I would definitely go back but when it's colder outside so I can manage.

Amazing class! We loved Qetarah and our ornaments. We got to do so much more than I thought!