If you're looking for a fun tactile experience, do one of their make-your-own workshop. They have a wide 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. read more

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My friends and I had a great time and experience with the McFadden team this past Saturday (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! read more

I have always wanted to try glass blowing / glass making and had the opportunity last night. You can select one of many objects to create and up to three colors for your piece. Be careful with the colors you select because some of them interact differently if they touch. The staff here were very knowledgeable and encouraging. We had a group of about 15 people and we all enjoyed watching each other make our pieces. I would definitely recommend McFaddens for any time event. read more

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Had a fantastic time learning about glass blowing while doing their mini projects with some friends! They work with you on every step and make sure you end up with a great product you're satisfied with. It was so cool to get to handle the glass! You can pick up your project within 48 hours. We were thrilled with the results and had a blast making our projects. It was easy to book and very reasonably priced. We're looking forward to returning to make more projects. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent customer service! Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful in assisting our group with making our projects. We all had a great time and love our art glass! read more

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This is such a fun activity! You can choose from a wide selection of things to make and colors to choose from. The workers are all so knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely worth the value! read more

McFadden Art Glass - Utensil holder and bowl - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had such a great time here for my post birthday day! Came on a Saturday and made a reservation through email. They were super responsive which I def appreciated. Me and two other friends made a spoon rest, a pumpkin and a flower-(I made the flower). We had three different glass blowers helping us with each step so everything was very safe. It was short but really cool! They make such cool and interesting glassblowing! Highly recommend visiting, even if it's just to see the gallery. They are kind of in the middle of nowhere but they do have their own parking lot and they're next to a small shopping center. The prices range from $25-75. I paid $40 for the flower not including the optional tip. Such a unique experience. It's very hot in there so you can wear anything, even open toed shoes or shorts. Highly recommend, would go back. read more

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Nora was so helpful. I made a pumpkin and it was so fun. The piece looked beautiful. I can't want to pick it up. read more

McFadden Art Glass - Pumpkin made from glass blowing - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The McFadden Art Glass experience was a welcomed change to date night. We were happily greeted and invited to a demonstration on how to create a bowl. We watched step by step and the dos and donts were clearly stated. When it came time to create we were accompanied step by step by a qualified artist. Make sure you are hydrated before attending. It can be warm around the fires. The outcome is worth the sweat. We appreciated the water cooler being close. There were other small pieces for sale in the gallery as well. Our piece is going to be shipped. We can hardly wait to place our vase in our home. read more

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Great time for my moms birthday just remember it's hot as hell in there going in the fall would be best i went in June but i don't even mind the experience was great not too expensive and fun definitely going back to Make pumpkins in the fall thank you to the amazing instructors read more

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Such a wonderful Christmas gift from our daughter and her boyfriend. It was great experiencing glass blowing as family. The staff at McFadden's made it fun learning something new, and helped make lasting happy family memories. read more

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Fantastic place for a date night, group activity or individual who get certified to make projects on their own! I was emailing with Mrs. McFadden to schedule our time and she was very nice to work with. We ended up choosing 4pm which was great because we were in between other groups and had many people working with us. We went as a group of 4 and each did something different. Someone takes down your project request a what colors you want to make it in. You get up to 3 color choices. We did a vase, a pumpkin, icicle ornaments and a stemless wine glass. Tim, Josh and Brie were so much fun to work with! Tim was so patient and clearly explained every step and why they do it the way they do. It made us all feel comfortable and we had a ton of fun. Each piece cost between $60-$80 but it looked like you could do different higher priced ones if you asked. Highly recommend this place! Will definitely be going back to this spot to make more pieces! read more

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I went to last night's date night and it was such a great experience. The first 30-45 minutes is a demonstration and then staff calls groups to create a piece of your choosing (all reasonably priced). There was a lot more hands on than we expected which was great. The downside is if you are not close, you will have to pick up your piece a few days later. They do offer shipping. read more

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This birthday adventure exceeded my expectations. A whole group of my friends joined me to blow glass - most of us for the first time. And I can say with absolute certainty that we all had a fantastic time. I wasn't sure that I was actually going to be able to do any of the tasks required to make the glass piece that I chose. I am severely disabled and use a wheelchair. My arms don't move like an average person's arms move. I am not strong, at all. But Tim was an amazing teacher, and never once made it seem like I wasn't doing a good job, or that my special needs were unusual at all. I got to do every bit of the process, from heating the glass to shaping the heart, to tapping the pole to release the finished paperweight (and about 15 other steps in between). I couldn't stop smiling. The studio was so warm and comforting. I can't imagine blowing glass in the summer. It must get like an inferno in there. It's entertaining to just sit on the nearby bleachers and watch everyone as they perform this ballet, working around each other, all while handling molten glass. There were seven people in my party, and we all made something different. The pieces have to cool in the annealer for several days before we can pick them up. I can't wait to see the finished products. The glass shop sells some amazingly beautiful pieces, some super extravagant, some completely affordable. It's worth checking it out, even if you don't make your own piece. I must have driven past the shop a million times in my life. I had no idea the splendor housed inside. Go see it! Would absolutely recommend read more

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We booked a small group for a birthday outing. Highly recommend. It's a little intimating at first but overall a great experience. We plan to come back! Bri and Josh were leading our group today (9/15) and it was such a pleasure to work with them. They were great at keeping us safe, making sure we could participate in the process as much as possible, and explaining the mechanics of glass blowing. I also asked the shop to make a custom glass animal for our birthday girl and it was beautiful and not too costly. I could see ordering some custom glasses or buying from the shop for weddings and things like that. Thank yall! read more

They provided me with inexpensive shards of glass that I needed to fix a clock. And they recommended two different adhesive to use and gave me the pros and cons of each one. The project went very well! read more

McFadden Art Glass - Adhesive that they recommended. - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

What a fun experience. You can look on their website in advance and see what type of vessal you might like to make. You then make a reservation and show up in their studio at the appointed time. There's a shelf showing various designs as well as colors you can chose from. Your cost is dependent on what you want to make. For more substantial pieces, the price seems to run from about $40 to $70 (?) The very friendly staff then help you work thru the process of creating your own masterpiece! In reality they do most of the work but your hands-on input is used during the entire process and you feel a sense of accomplishment when finished. Each individual piece took about 20 (?) minutes or so to make. Is this a glass blowing class - no. Is it fun - yes. If you want to sign up for an actual class they are available. So if you want to try something entirely different, this is it. Kids as young as 5 can participate. read more

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We do a work team building event and everyone loved the experience to blow your own glass. All of the items turned out great.

We came as a family. 10 of us, with no experience and even less talent and through our knowledgeable instructors came away with beautiful items! read more

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So every year for my birthday I look to do something I've never done before and last year it was glass blowing. i am not sure what I expected going in but this experience was amazing!! I talked about it so much that my friends are jealous and cant wait for me to go back so I can bring them with. Setting up the session was easy, I did it via email and as a millennial who hates talking on the phone that was perfect. They told me i could choose everything when I arrived so all i had to do was set a day and time. When i arrived i was with another small group and we were walked through safety with handling the hot glass. Then we were shown options of objects and colors and got to work. I loved how involved I was able to get with dipping the glass in the colors, heating it in the stove and pulling it to make the flower I made. I also got to use the torch to burn off the end. I loved the process and cant wait to go back to make more glass things, for now I have my glass flower and the flower i purchased as a mini bouquet. read more

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What an absolute cool place!! if you are interested in learning about glassblowing and possibly trying it for yourself, you should definitely try it here! The staff are very passionate and super friendly. You can sign up with a group to do a group class. In this session, you choose one of a few glass items to make. You get to choose your colors, and you will work with a glass artist to make that piece. You're able to pick the piece up a few days later or have that piece shipped to you add an additional cost. The studio itself is comprised of two buildings which are on the smaller side. There is virtually, no parking, probably about five spots. I highly recommend you carpool or take a rideshare to get there. There is also a glass exhibit next door in a house (the McFadden family used to live there when the studio first started). In this house, there are gorgeous glass, installations and collections if you're interested in buying anything You also pay for your session in the house. The house also has the only bathroom. Wear something that you are comfortable in and that you won't get hot in. It's called the hot shop for a reason, the furnaces are very hot. Even with the door open and even being in winter, it was hot in there. If you want to wear something protective for your arms, they have sleeves you can wear, but I recommend short sleeves or a layer I highly recommend booking a party, reunion, event with a group of people at this location. You really get a sense of glass blowing as you work with an artist. It was a lot of fun and it was fast paced. A very enjoyable time. If you like it, you can book a beginner session where you will learn over a series of classes how to blow glass yourself. There's a lot of opportunities here to be creative! read more

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After watching Blown Away, I added glass blowing to my bucket list and started googling. I'm so glad I found McFadden! My friend set up reservations for us and the guy walked us through every step, explaining everything along the way as we made some art (with, of course, SIGNIFICANT help from the experts). Everyone was super friendly and they were so, SO incredibly kind and patient with my overwhelmed autistic self. After we made some art, we wandered through their gallery of art for sale, which is not to be missed! read more

McFadden Art Glass - You simply wouldn't believe the heat in here! Be prepared to melt. It's totally worth it, I promise. - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

McFadden Art Glass is the perfect date night. The session is fairly quick and while it is a bit scary, the instructors do a great job of making you feel safe, understand the instructions, and are having a good time. Prices are great as well. read more

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Great experience! Was greeted by Grayson(owners son) who was kind, inviting, and informative. It was a blast Tim(owner) helped guide us through making some flowers. The atmosphere was awesome and everyone was extremely friendly! Perfect date night or new experience for all to try read more

McFadden Art Glass - Flower - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great overall experience and such a fun find! I made an appointment to attend their ornament making class. You can call ahead and make the reservation. When we arrived, they put our names on a list and asked what color ornaments we would like to make (you could pick up to three colors) After everyone was checked in, the staff looked for volunteers to go next. There is no order in which people make their glass piece, it's all based on volunteering so be ready to jump up if you're ready! There are two large rooms where the pieces can be made and the day we attended, five instructors. Each instructor is with you every step of the way and it's very safe. You will have to return to pickup your item in two days. Can't wait to see how ours turned out!! There is a private parking lot and everyone has masks on. I would absolutely recommend attending a session if you're considering it. Great experience! read more

I was looking for a fun activity and came across this beginner friendly glass blowing studio. Tim was the best teacher and made the experience so fun! The prices are decent and it's a quick fun that even kids can participate. Tim definitely inspired me to take on a new hobby, HIGHLY RECOMMEND for solo, date, groups and families. read more

McFadden Art Glass - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Such a fun experience! My girlfriend and I were able to blow a wine glass and a cup! Very easy instructions and the staff was extremely helpful. Would love to come again. read more

McFadden Art Glass - Glasses - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This was incredibly fun! My husband and I went on a date day here. Everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable. We picked the pieces we wanted to make, the colors we wanted to use, and the process was explained to us. We each went through the process separately, and the employees made sure we were safe when working with the (over 2,000 degree!!) melted glass. The whole process went by really quickly. We were in and out in about 30 minutes. If you go, PLEASE check out the artwork (and the bathroom. Thank me later) when you go to pay. It's beautiful. I have a brand new appreciation for glass art making. read more

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The staff was wonderful and safety was a huge priority but we still were able to fully experience making the glass for ourself. When our children were working with the artist we were able to be right with them taking pictures and enjoying it with them. They also had a big selection of different items we could select to make along with tons of colors. read more

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Tori was amazing! She's so fun and hilarious and made the experience so great. I felt like we had a little sismance going on, but that could've just been me lol. Went here for the "date night" event and the whole experience took about 2 hours (7-9pm). Ended up making a wonky tall glass ($55), but it was a work of love. Definitely would go back again. Masks are worn the whole time, you can bring your own drinks and snacks, but there is also a restaurant connected to the space. read more

McFadden Art Glass - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have always wanted to go glass blowing after I seen it on a TV show I watched. Found this and decided I would do it for my birthday with my boyfriend (since its my birthday he has to). All the instructors were knowledgeable and gave us a quick science class on glass. I really enjoyed myself and look forward to going again. The only critique would be the signing in process. We were the third couple to come into the building but the last couple to go. My boyfriend said he think it was because we were the only African American Couple there but I hope that wasn't the case. read more

McFadden Art Glass - The Great Pumpkin! - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

What an awesome experience! So I've been doing a lot of craftsy things lately. This has to be one of my favorite things. I went with a large group today and was quite pleased with the experience. We were given a quick demo to begin by Shawn. I was surprised that the process is quite quick (we were only there for about 2 hours). I found the staff was pleasant. My favorite was Tim, the owner. He is really very patient and took time to answer questions that i had during the time we were there. Much of my group (including me) made flowers , and everything that was made was so pretty. I really can't wait to go back! read more

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We had an awesome time making our projects. The experience was perfect: you learn the basics while being guided through the process to ensure your project turns out well. Everyone was kind and friendly, especially Dave! We will be back! read more

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We watched Netflix's Blown Away show and wanted to try glassmaking. After some research, we decided on McFadden Art Glass. It was a unique and fun date night! The night started with a demo at the techniques, artistry and improvisation required of contemporary glassmaking. We had the chance to try making our own items, with a teacher guiding us through each step. read more

McFadden Art Glass - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Awesome experience. I took my husband as a Father's Day gift, he is the artsy fartsy type he loved everything about this experience! Our teacher was great, he gave just enough room to feel like real glass blowers. I would recommend to everyone! Lastly we live about a hour away, and for a very small fee were able to get our items shipped to us! It was great! I will definitely be back. read more

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My sister and I brought our mom here as a joint Mother's Day activity. My sister had come once before with a friend. We arrived on a rainy, miserable Sunday. A little out of the way for people who don't know the area but the signage is clear and there is plenty of parking. Walked inside to see coffee and donut holes waiting for guests. (Because after breakfast, mimosas and beignets, and totally need a few donut holes too.) We were number 3, 4 and 5 on the list to go. Basically whoever gets there first, goes first. My sister knew this and so we arrived at 10:45am. Not bad at all. The people there explained the process and safety things. You figured out what you wanted to make and picked your colors. Then, all of the sudden, you are holding a metal pole with molten glass on the end. They walk you through step by step and I never felt uncomfortable. I even helped blow while my sister turned hers. Pretty neat! (Although not the best picture of me.) I can't wait to pick up my wineglass. There were also little kids there patiently being shown how to pull the glass to make a flower. Very neat for them. I would absolutely go back. This would be a great date night or birthday experience. read more

I had an amazing time at McFadden Art Glass. This a great place to go for an activity based date, birthday celebration, or with family for a fun day trying something new. I would definitely recommend! The instructor was great and made feel very comfortable although it was my first time. FYI it is reallllllly hot in here. Go to this place dressed for the heat. read more

Everyone at McFadden was so incredibly friendly! McFadden was our last stop during our trip to Maryland. We'd traveled from Chicago and were in town for the day, and just about to leave for Atlanta. After finding them on Yelp and dropping by, we were invited to watch the glass blowing in the warehouse. After watching how beautiful the colors become as they changed in the heat and in the air, they directed us to the house next door that served as their showroom where we wandered around and enjoyed the space - especially the quirky bathroom! The artist and the assistants at McFadden were so welcoming and friendly that it was just the wonderful cherry on top of our visit to Maryland. We would absolutely return if in the area! read more

Took my nephew here during his spring break. The kid was around 8 years old at that time and he was pretty amused by the whole process. He worked on a drinking glass for himself and a flower for his mom. Instructors were pretty patient and very friendly. The place was considerably hot and a bit intimidating as expected. The kid appeared a bit nervous in the beginning and he stayed focused and careful the whole time. He followed the instructions diligently. We had to wait for two days before we could go and collect our cooled down master pieces. My nephew would not stop talking about it those two days :) He was very eager to see how they turned out. The whole experience was memorable. The kid is now 11 years old and he still drinks from the glass that he created :) read more

Great place to make your own glass projects. Staff was very friendly. Safe environment because staff is hands on with you and your project the whole time. Just be wary of your environment and pay attention to staff directions. Gets very, very hot by the ovens so going on a cool day is best. Need to wait a couple of days for your project to slowly cool and ready for pickup or can be shipped to your house. My ring holder looked better a week after I made it than when it went to the cool down chamber (the blue was not apparent when it was still too hot). The shop has items already for sale too. Beautiful works of art. Fun time! read more

McFadden Art Glass - Drink cup and ring holder - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland