Glassblowing tours/presentations typically last 1½ -2 hours but can be customized to fit the time needs of your group.

Located in Dearborn’s Art District, the Glass Academy is a MUST SEE State Certified Trade School that caters to everyone’s curiosity about glass blowing and the glass arts.

We offer presentations on glassblowing, neon, stained glass, slumping and lampworking.

Tailored appropriately to academic levels from elementary to college, these programs are designed to help students:


  • Think outside of the box creatively using ideas of teamwork to come up with new solutions similar to a team of glassblowers producing work.


  • Understand concepts in recycling, designing, and manufacturing items that match consumer demand.


  • Expand their ideas and thoughts about Art and Craft and how it is used in our modern world today.


  • Discover how glass surrounds us and in used in numerous applications beyond the craftsman.


  • Explore the wide range of classes and workshops available to feed the creative soul.