We love coming here every Thanksgiving! We have made it a family tradition! It's Such a treat for…read morekids (of all ages) to watch glass products being made in person!

Great place ! Loved watching them mold the molten glass into creative shapes, we would love to take…read morefriends and family there when they came to visit Auburn, it's a shame that they are not still open to the public during their normal working days.

I came here with my husband and son a while back for an Introduction to Glass Blowing class. There…read morewere a handful of other people there and we all had the opportunity to make our own item to bring home. We were able to choose the colors we wanted and lay them on the table. The instructor gathered some glass and did the initial shaping while explaining what he was doing and allowed each student to add their colors. We were able to reheat the glass in the glory hole under supervision and they assisted us in shaping. They were very hands on and did some of the more difficult things for you but definitely allowed you to try before taking over if necessary. We learned a lot and we had a good time. It is a very expensive experience but it definitely has value. You leave with knowledge, experience and a nice keepsake. I think a class here would make a great gift for someone or a fun activity to do with a friend or on a date and I would definitely come back here, especially if someone else was footing the bill!

I took my partner here on a Monday morning for her birthday and we made 2 sun catchers. Linnea was…read moresuch a sweet heart and very detailed with showing us how to properly work with the glass. This place is very personable and cute. 10/10 would recommend!!

What an awesome experience this class was!…read more I appreciated the time the team spent getting everyone comfortable working with the tools before beginning work on the final pieces. We got to choose to make either a bowl, cup, or vase. You will do the work on every part of the process to make a piece, but the instructors are right there to make sure you come away with something to feel proud of. Everyone in my group chose to make a cup, but each person gets to choose their own colors and each cup came out with a slightly different shape depending on how the tools were applied. It was really fun to see each persons unique final product! I enjoyed this class so well that I'd like to go back again and make another one of the options.

As a joint Christmas present, I booked a hands-on glass blowing class for my husband and I. We…read morearrived on a Sunday morning and there were several other participants already there. I believe they cap the class at eight so that you truly get the attention and detail in training that you deserve. Our instructors, Rene and Lauren, were phenomenal. They were funny and relatable and made the entire experience extremely enjoyable. After going over the basics of safety and glass blowing, we went one by one and received individual attention to make our glass masterpieces. We were given the choice of making either a paperweight, a drinking glass, a bowl, or a vase. We were allowed to pick any color of glass that we wished, and I appreciated the insight provided by the instructors as to which colors would go together well. I ended up making a beautiful vase with a translucent jade color with pops of white. My husband made a drinking glass in green and gold. From start to finish it was an incredible experience and something I would definitely enjoy doing again. So if you're looking for something fun to do in Sacramento while supporting a small local business and the arts, I would highly, highly recommend checking out Sacramento Art Glass.

David is retiring from his artistic venture. First found his interest from a Chihuly exhibit in…read moreSeattle and wanted to see if he could create something. He could and it's on full display in his shop. We have been around for a day or so and we're not sure when it was open. So glad we saw that it was open and visited and learned that he is retiring. Sad to learn this but completely understand at the same time. He has some beautiful art that is affordable for all price ranges. The selection is huge and if you like glass work don't pass this up. He was very helpful, takes credit cards and helped pack our purchase in enough protection for travel. A true artist in Sutter Creek and in my opinion someone worth supporting. Glass artists are not growing in their field they are shrinking. I would rather buy from a living artist than a dead one. Check out Chaos and support this business while you can...before you cannot.......

Stunning creations made locally. Take some time to visit this neat shop and don't forget to visit…read moreupstairs where the real "eye candy" is located!!

The best part about the Forge is the community of member artists who ply their crafts in this…read morespace. Virtually everyone I met during the 2+ years I was a member was encouraging and supportive of creative work and process. The Forge also has basic equipment for a very wide range of creative expression. The equipment capacities are designed for entry-level folks. If you want to learn welding, or glass blowing or industrial sewing, this is a great place. Sadly, if you want to grow your skills, this may not be the right place. One of the owners manages what you can and cannot do in the making space. He treats this as his private home with cool toys to which you as a member have been granted admission by your monthly payment. If he doesn't like or want you to play with his toys, you are SOL. Longtime "studio guides" implement the owner's wishes, regardless of what is in the best interest of members. That owner refused to give me access to a fairly simple piece of equipment for over a year. The rationale provided over the course of a year and more never held water. During that time I paid over $1000 in membership fees without ever being granted approval to use the specific equipment, despite the fact that other people had regular access to it. I was not treated as a client, I was treated as a supplicant..and I found that untenable. This is not a "professionally managed space" and you would be happier elsewhere as the owner described it to me in an email when I was "invited to leave." You will be happy if the current provisions meet your needs. If you need any upgrades, fixes, adaptations...forget it. This place is managed on such a tiny margin that there is zero room for improvement.

I'm delighted to say The Curious Forge has become a significant part of my life where I love to go…read moreto make stuff while enjoying the company of bright, thoughtful, creative people. There are endless opportunities to learn the particulars of how to make absolutely anything! Area guides have world-class skills they enthusiastically share. Members seem to be of the same helpful mindset. The two founders are 100% present for brainstorming, feedback as well as being able to accept kudos and hugs. Every time I'm there it's a different experience. Sometimes I'm the only one sawing metal for a piece of jewelry I've dreamed up. Other times I'm in a class with several others who might be honing a skill or learning something entirely new. A weekly text lists what is happening each day that week and a newsletter comes out with exciting upcoming events to attend, volunteer with, or help create. This is a community like none other! Someone can be on their way to the metal fabrication area and stop to see what another person is making in the clay, fiber arts, or any of the 15 other studios. It is fertile ground for cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, support and friendship. We are so lucky to have this resource close to home! I hope you come check it out.

This guy is awesome if you're looking for any kind of stained glass been there a few times he is…read moreawesome and if you have any questions, he answers them very knowledgeable person great guy

I love, love , love this store for a wide array of glass. I just do stained glass as a hobby, but…read moreBill does stained glass as a true artist!!!! I only wish he were still offering classes!!! Stop I'm and view his beautiful work. You will be amazed!!! Mjd

It is so cool to meet people who are very passionate about what they do and at bear river…read moreglassworks Sean and Roxanne will guide you every step of the way. Their workshops were easy to reserve online and the pace was perfect. We enjoyed making jellyfish that we were able to take home the same day. Going to Grass Valley was a day trip for us, but we enjoyed hiking nearby and lunch in Nevada City . We recommend this to anyone who is curious about trying something new or ready to learn a new skill.

10/10 would recommend it was such a fun class! If you're hesitant because you are worried it may be…read moretoo hard, please just do it! They walk you through everything and are so informative about technique. I even got to a place where I was stuck and they helped me, encouraged me, and handed it back over. The instructors are really good people who are so knowledgeable. Expect to stay a little longer than the reported class time. They didn't rush us out though which was very very nice of them. I will definitely be back to do another class. We did the flowers and left with 2 per person.

BETTER THAN PORN!…read more My Husband was surprising me with some mysterious activity in Sacramento for my Birthday on April 2nd (a Tues) and upon getting into the car we had the following conversation: Him: So now that we are on our way i guess i can tell you what we are doing. We will be indoors with a lot of bright lights, so it's good that you did your makeup, and look nice. Me: Very puzzled expression. Him: Do you remember that move, "Zach and Miri Make a Porno" and how at the end their business is helping couples create their own studio-quality sex tapes? Me: Yeaaaaah... Him: Well i thought it would be nice, you know to do that, and its a really nice place with only women on set... Me: WTF?! You're kidding, we are absolutely not doing that! No, you're joking...and if you're not you better turn this car around! And he kept acting like this was legitimately his surprise for a another minute and was doing a really convincing job of pretending that he was for real, and thus my anxiety/anger level was increasing until he finally laughs and says, no we are going to a glass blowing class. Oh the relief! Obviously i was a bit mad at the deception but had to laugh at his uncanny ability to say all of that to me with a straight face. Anyways, the ladies of Girl Glass thought this story was hilarious and really wanted to have it said on yelp that this experience was better than porn, and it was! I do know that they made a special exception via emails and phone calls back and forth between them and my husband to arrange this private class for us because it was not a normal day that they would have done it. They even allowed us to go to their house, and we did it in their backyard, just the two of us. My husband and I each made ornaments, and it was a really unique and fun experience that I totally recommend to anyone with any interest in the art of glass blowing. Its mind boggling what they can do and how it works and also very hot!!! Long sleeves highly recommended! They do a demo, and then they guide you through choosing your colors and then actually doing it yourself/assisting in the creation of your very own masterpiece. You don't get to take it home right away but they have various arrangements for getting it once it is ready. Another sweet touch: they had asked my hubby ahead of time if i liked vanilla or chocolate, to which he told them chocolate and then after our ornaments were made they brought out two delicious chocolate cupcakes from a local bakery in honor of my birthday! It was above and beyond to even get them but they were to-die-for good too!!! And so, to the ladies of Girl Glass: I give you five stars and I say thank you for a wonderful memory. I can't wait to see our finished ornaments!

I don't even like putting 1 star up for this place. I purchased a Groupon and have tried contacting…read morethem since April to set up a class by phone 6x leaving a couple messages. I have also sent numerous emails as well, but have received no communication what so ever, really disappointing.