Sean was a fun and knowledgeable teacher. This was a Christmas present for my husband and could be…read morea great gift or activity for any occasion. It was such a fun activity, we learned a lot and now we have a unique souvenir that we will use all the time.

Amazing experience! Sean was a great instructor! Very kind and fun. We made a vase and a flower…read morewhich turned out incredibly beautiful! 1000% recommend.

Amazing glass shop! The owners are super friendly and Teressa is so sweet! They have live glass…read moreblowing on first Saturdays and are always adding new art and glass "tobacco" products! Love love love this store!!!

Artifacts is an awesome space to explore the creative mind. They have a very unique selection of…read moreglass and art all throughout the shop. Great variety of products for any need, honestly I find tools there that I never even knew existed. Defiantly a spot to stop by when visiting downtown Frederick!

Wonderful gallery and a terrific place to take classes! They really can take you from observer to…read moreartist.

This is a glass fusion studio. I went with a small group (about a dozen) to take the Fused Glass…read moreBasics class. The outcome was a 6 inch bowl designed by me. This was a pretty fun outing -- with a surprising number of budding artists in our group. Credit must be given to the 2 owners for making the education part fun, informative, and interesting. The first 30 minutes is a presentation of how to handle the glass, break it, shape it, stack it, etc. Each person starts with a clean slate. There are loads of different types of supplies -- very thin shards, speckles of glass, all colors and then tools to shape your design. From an uneasy feeling that we were going to fail, the intro gave us the confidence to produce our masterpieces. You will not take home your masterpiece that evening. It has to melt and be shaped, so expect some days to pass and a return trip to pick up your item. If you're with a group, you can bring snacks, but snacking pretty much ends when glass manipulation begins. The two artists circulate and provide design advice but you are the artist.

I took the "Introduction to Glass Mosaics" class this weekend with a friend and had a very positive…read moreexperience. The project was to make a trivet. We walked in and all the materials and tools were laid out for each of us at stations. They had 4 examples of completed projects for us to review and even templates to make it easy if we didn't want to create our own design (although seems like everyone did their own design in our class). The teacher, Missy, was very thorough in her initial explanation of steps to complete the project and walked around to make sure to answer questions or give guidance. The good part was that with this particular project (not the case with others), we walked away with our trivet and didn't have to come back to pick anything up, which was a relief since it's not close to my house (while it was totally worth it for the 3 hour class, might not have been fun to drive all the way back another day just to pick something up). This was a fun activity to do with a friend or on your own and would definitely recommend it.

The location is a little out-of-the-way and in a historic old industrial building, but well worth a…read morevisit. This was our second time visiting and both times it was to pick up handcrafted drinking glasses. This time we also picked up three Christmas ornaments. They also craft bowls, jewelry and vases. Items are unique, and as to be expected, a tad expensive, but well worth the craftsmanship involved.

I had a ball with my ornament class. I hand Emily and she is amazing!! I cannot wait to pick up my…read moreornament this week. Staff super friendly and kind. I recommend this place! They even have glass blowing classes!!!!

If you're looking for a fun tactile experience, do one of their make-your-own workshop. They have a…read morewide variety of things you can make from small trinkets to fancy drinking glasses. Something for everyone's budget. The staff make the process really simple so there is zero reason to feel intimidated. Anyone can do it. My team and I had a blast making icicles; my personal favorite was handling the blow torch. I also think it's pretty cool that they have a female dominated staff. Go women in STEAM lol! The onsite gallery is also pretty dope; they have so many unique decorative and practical pieces for sale. I didn't know glass could do some of those things. Check out their super cool bathroom faucet if you get a chance.

My friends and I had a great time and experience with the McFadden team this past Saturday…read more(3-28-26). It was the close-out event to a month-long celebration of my birthday and it was the perfect closer. I've long wanted to do a glass-blowing class so when this popped up I was excited to get my friends together to try it with me. Admittedly, it was not initially what I was expecting (there was no formal class or long instruction or presentation) BUT it actually turned out to be even better because it is more of a hands-on experience with individual attention from the staff along each step of the process. We had a reservation for 5pm and once we all arrived, we were given the safety breakdown and clear instructions on what we would be doing, and then we were off! Everyone chose something personal and had a blast creating it with the guidance of the kind, attentive and helpful staff. Each member in our party went one at a time with a different staffer to begin their creation, which was great because it allowed time and opportunity for us to capture video memories and photos of each other during the process. The prices are extremely reasonable, which I love because I tend to be a frugal fanny at times! I only wish the options for the class projects included a few more piece variations at each price range ($25 to $70). The projects from start to finish do not take very long, which is a good thing and bad thing...if you don't have anything planned for afterwards :-) At the end of the event, my friends all had something unique that they created in remembrance of our time together. We are all very excited to view our finished pieces. I personally, will be back to create more unique items for all my family for this holiday season! Thank you Ms. Brie and Ms. Brianna!

Had a great time. It's a small studio in the woods but that gives it its charm and the class size…read moreare small. They are also affordable probably one of the more affordable glass studios in the area where you can take one class and actually leave with a piece (the next day because it has to cool down slowly). Our instructor was great.

This place was ABSOLUTELY AWFUL! I purchased a Groupon deal for 8 of us to attend a 3 hour class…read more Trying to schedule a time was a NIGHTMARE. They don't answer their phone, I left multiple messages and zero returned calls on their end. It took 3 emails before I finally got a reply and then they didn't even answer all my questions in regards to getting a time and day scheduled. I emailed again and two days later NO REPLY! On their website there is a supposedly a way to schedule online but that didn't work either. Thankfully Groupon refunded my over $500 purchase. Do not deal with this company!

I took my sister to Jill's for a surprise birthday afternoon. She is an artist too so I knew this…read morewould be perfect...it was! Jill is so patient and really explains everything so easily. I have no artistic bone in my body but i LOVED this experience! My glass hanging is so personal and special. My sister's also reflected her personality...she loved the birthday present of this class as she now has a very special piece that she made with her own hands.

Jill Tanenbaum is an artist extraordinaire! I commissioned her to design glass lighting fixtures…read morethat are "knock-out sensational" -- her designs (shape and size) and use of color are incredibly creative. I merely showed her the space and helped select colors and she took it from there. The finished product is beyond what I'd hoped for. She thought of everything -- The light hits just the right part of the glass, so that the colors "pop", wonderful shadows are disbursed and an overall warmth permeates the room. I couldn't be happier. I have long admired her work and also own one of her signature masks which I cherish.

I saw a Facebook post where someone recommended Moonlight Studios a spot right in Prince George's…read moreCounty! I booked a Sip, snack, and create class with Elle. In the class, you create your very own masterpiece in a fun and interactive setting. The night starts with an in-depth demonstration on the potter's wheel, then you (and a partner, family, friends) get hands-on shaping and forming your own work of art. The best part? It's super affordable, and they provide wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks! If you're looking for a creative date night or just a fun way to unwind, this is it. Full . It's a very erotic and relaxing class. I definitely want to go back !

I had the absolute best time at the studio today. The bowl making class has so many design options…read moreand the instructor (Elle) was right there to explain the in/outs of everything. I met great people and am seriously considering a membership. It's an excellent opportunity to decompress, socialize and tap into your creative side. Bring your friends or date. Forget about the traffic to Rockville, Gaithersburg or Ellicot City this place is close, huge and fun!