Columbus Glass Art Center

Columbus Glass Art Center Columbus Glass Art Center, formerly Glass Axis, a non-profit organization offering glass classes & demonstrations.
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Glass Axis is a non-profit, public access glass art facility and gallery. We have well-equipped studios for all forms of glass art including stained and fused glass, torch and hot glass blowing and sculpting, and neon art. We hold hundreds of hands-on classes, demonstrations and public programs each year, including glassblowing and lampworking. Glass Axis is a unique space for special events and we have hosted everything from catered, sit-down dinners to weddings, and unique memorial services.

✈️ Can’t make it to Italy this summer?Feed your traveler's spirit right here with us. 🇮🇹✨Step into the centuries-old wor...
05/17/2026

✈️ Can’t make it to Italy this summer?
Feed your traveler's spirit right here with us. 🇮🇹✨

Step into the centuries-old world of Italian micro mosaics without ever leaving Columbus. Discover the rich history behind one of Italy’s most treasured art forms—a delicate glass technique passed down through generations of master artisans—while creating your own stunning micro mosaic jewelry.

Your instructor, Joyce Slate, studied with renowned Maestros in Italy, the birthplace of micro mosaics. Her work beautifully blends historic Italian craftsmanship with modern design, creating heirloom-quality wearable art.

This Memorial Day weekend, Joyce will be sharing those rare techniques with YOU.

✨ Create your own heirloom-quality micro mosaics
✨ Learn an art form practiced by only a handful of artists today
✨ No travel, passport, or experience required

At a fraction of the cost of international travel, you can enjoy a little taste of Italy, art, and history right here in Columbus. 🇮🇹

Seats are limited — reserve yours before this opportunity disappears ➡️ https://canvas.columbusglassartcenter.org/classes/95

📢 Calling all jewelry lovers! 💎Do you recall seeing Joyce Slate's work at the Columbus Arts Festival? Did the intricate ...
05/16/2026

📢 Calling all jewelry lovers! 💎

Do you recall seeing Joyce Slate's work at the Columbus Arts Festival? Did the intricate mosaics make your heart skip a beat?

Guess who is coming to Columbus Glass Art Center this Memorial Day to teach YOU how to make heirloom jewelry in the time-honored tradition of micro mosaics? Yes, Joyce will be here sharing her unique jewelry-making style, blending old-world Italian techniques with modern designs. Create your own timeless treasures with Joyce, no prior experience necessary.

If you are looking for a great way to spend Memorial Day weekend learning something new, register here: https://canvas.columbusglassartcenter.org/classes/95

Listen up, buttercup!Looking for something fun to do this weekend?We have 3 classes with open spots waiting for you:1️⃣ ...
05/15/2026

Listen up, buttercup!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

We have 3 classes with open spots waiting for you:

1️⃣ SAT - Bead making ‼️ sign ups end at 12:30 today‼️
2️⃣ SUN - Blown wavy bowl ‼️ sign ups end at 10 am Sat‼️
3️⃣ SUN - Blown tumblers ‼️sign ups end at 10 am Sat‼️

See comments for deets & links to register.

❓ What is a Micro Mosaic?Micro Mosaics were originally created by the Vatican in the 1500’s to preserve paintings that w...
05/15/2026

❓ What is a Micro Mosaic?

Micro Mosaics were originally created by the Vatican in the 1500’s to preserve paintings that were deteriorating. The paintings were completely reinterpreted in glass so they would last forever, resulting in this technique being termed “eternal paintings”. In the 1700’s, they began miniaturizing Italian architectural scenes as jewelry and selling them to tourists that were coming from Europe on what was called “The Grand Tour”.

❓ How are they made?

Micro mosaics, or Filato Romano, are an Italian technique, made of glass and developed in the the Vatican in the 1700’s as a way to preserve deteriorating paintings. Upon completion of the paintings, the artisans began experimenting with spun glass enamel threads, miniaturizing the paintings and setting them into jewelry. Some examples of micro mosaic jewelry can have as many as 1000 pieces per square inch!

💡 Want to create your own heirloom-quality jewelry?

Master glass artist, Joyce Slate will be at our studio over Memorial Day weekend, teaching her unique style blending old-world Italian techniques with modern designs. Under her tutelage, you get to design and make 2 micro mosaic pendants.

The best part? No experience necessary.

Reserve your spot today and make your Memorial Day weekend MEMORABLE 👉 https://canvas.columbusglassartcenter.org/classes/95

❓ DID YOU KNOW… One of the world’s most intricate art forms is nearly lost to history? ✨ Micro mosaics are only practice...
05/13/2026

❓ DID YOU KNOW… One of the world’s most intricate art forms is nearly lost to history?

✨ Micro mosaics are only practiced today by only a handful of artists worldwide. Originally developed by the Vatican in the 1500s to preserve deteriorating paintings, these tiny masterpieces—like the one below—were recreated entirely in glass and became known as “eternal paintings” because their beauty could last forever.

Now YOU can learn this rare art form right here in Columbus. 🎉

Master glass artist Joyce Slate will be teaching an exclusive Micro Mosaic Jewelry Workshop at Columbus Glass Art Center May 25–29. In this hands-on class, you’ll design and create TWO stunning micro mosaic pendants while learning techniques few artists in the world still practice today.

✨ No experience needed
✨ All skill levels welcome
✨ Create wearable heirloom art

Only a couple spots remain for this rare opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to experience the art of “eternal paintings.”

Snag your seat now ➡️ https://canvas.columbusglassartcenter.org/classes/95

05/12/2026

✨ Create something beautiful this week at one of our bead making classes! ✨

Looking for a fun night out, creative date idea, or family activity? Join us for a beginner-friendly bead making class — no experience needed!

💎 Make your own handmade beads
🍷 Create beautiful beaded bottle/wine stoppers

Class Pricing:
• $40 per person — Seasonal Bead Making
• $65 per person — Beaded Bottle/Wine Stopper Class

🗓 Available times this week:
• Wednesday evening
• Friday evening
• Saturday morning / afternoon

Perfect for couples, friends, or families with ages 10+!

Come relax, get creative, and leave with something uniquely yours. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! Registration link in comments.

❓Are you ready to do a deep dive into flameworking? ❓Want to learn how to make beads, but really understand the process?...
04/24/2026

❓Are you ready to do a deep dive into flameworking?

❓Want to learn how to make beads, but really understand the process?

✅ Then this is the class for you!

Join us for a 4 week program to immerse yourself in beadmaking. The best part? When you have completed the class, you are eligible to rent torches at the studio and do your own independent work.

Check out the deets ⬇️⬇️⬇️ and register. 

Ready to push your glass skills into true dimension? Want to bring sculpted animals to life? Join us this August for our...
04/22/2026

Ready to push your glass skills into true dimension? Want to bring sculpted animals to life?

Join us this August for our visiting artist series with master glass sculptor, Joy Munshower. This immersive 5-day workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced students. You’ll learn how to transform a 2D drawing into a stunning, realistic 3D sculpted bead—refining your technique, mastering heat control, and expanding your artistic vision.

This is your chance to elevate your work and create beads that truly stand out.

✨ Early bird pricing ends April 30—don’t miss it.
Spots are limited. Step into the next level of your craft.

SPECIAL❤️MOTHER'S DAY BEAD MAKING CLASSOur relationships with “mother” figures are deeply personal and beautifully varie...
04/22/2026

SPECIAL❤️MOTHER'S DAY BEAD MAKING CLASS

Our relationships with “mother” figures are deeply personal and beautifully varied. For some, it’s a biological mom; for others, a grandmother, mentor, chosen family member—or a cherished memory. This class is an opportunity to honor, celebrate, or reflect on that connection in your own meaningful way. Join us this Mother’s Day to create something from the heart—literally. You are welcome to sign up with your mom, a sibling or friend, or come on your own.

You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of making 2-3 heart-shaped glass beads. Keep them, gift them... it's up to you!

Watch the video (link below) to get a feel for the experience and sign up. Class space is limited.

We can’t wait to create with you!

04/14/2026

Check. This. Out.

This is what you'll learn in our Micro Mosaics class right here in Columbus, Ohio.

Who wants to learn? 🙋‍♀️🙋

Who wants more info? 🙋🙋‍♀️

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892 Scott Street
Columbus, OH
43222

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+16142914250

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