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Water Street Glassworks

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Water Street Glassworks

Water Street Glassworks is a non-profit glass and metal arts school, studio and gallery. Experience the magic of the fire arts at Water Street Glassworks!

Our skilled instructors will guide you through the exciting process of working with molten glass—whether you're learning to blow or cast glass, create intricate glass beads over a torch, or express yourself through fusing, stained glass, or mosaics. Follow us for class updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and the latest work from our talented artists. Stop by our gallery to explore one-of-a-kind pieces—and ignite your creativity with us!

08/30/2026

FIRED UP! Open House
Sunday | August 30 | 10AM - 2PM

Do you know a teen ready to discover the exciting world of glass? Come see what FIRED UP! is all about! Our Open House is a chance for teens and families to step inside the studios, meet our instructors, and experience firsthand what makes this program so unique.

🔥 Live glass demonstrations
🔥 Hands-on projects
🔥 Meet the instructors
🔥 Tour the studios
🔥 Discover glassblowing, beadmaking & glass fusing
🔥 Learn about FIRED UP! and how to apply

Applications are now open! FIRED UP! is Water Street Glassworks’ tuition-free, after-school program for Benton Harbor and Berrien County teens. Students gain hands-on experience in glassblowing, beadmaking, and glass fusing while building creativity, confidence, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills in a professional studio environment. No previous glass experience is needed, just an interest in learning, creating, and trying something new.

Come explore the studios, meet the people behind the program, ask questions, and discover what you can create with glass!

08/29/2026

Create Your Own Blown Glass Pumpkin! 🎃🔥
Saturday & Sunday | Sept 5 & 6
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Choose your time slot)

Pumpkin season is here—and spots fill fast! Step into the hot shop and create your very own handblown glass pumpkin with the guidance of our skilled glassblowers.
Choose your colors, gather molten glass straight from the furnace, and help shape it into a one-of-a-kind pumpkin you’ll treasure for years to come.

No experience needed! This 30-minute hands-on experience is perfect for beginners and gives you an unforgettable introduction to the magic of glassblowing.

Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot before sessions sell out!

08/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night for the launch of our 2026 Glass Pumpkin Collection! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces—and new ones—come through our doors to pick their favorite pumpkins, watch our artists at work, bid on silent auction items, and celebrate with us.

Your support means so much to Water Street Glassworks. Every pumpkin purchased, auction bid, and visit helps us continue providing creative opportunities, education, and access to the glass arts in our community.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the evening such a success—and to all of you for continuing to support WSG. Thank you for helping us keep the fires burning!

08/27/2026

TONIGHT! The wait is over—Pumpkin Season officially begins at Water Street Glassworks!

Join us tonight from 5–8 PM for the debut of our 2026 Glass Pumpkin Collection! Be among the first to “pick” from this year’s dazzling new designs, watch live glassblowing demonstrations, and enjoy refreshments, including mocktails by Precision Syrups.

BUT THERE’S MORE! Our Silent Auction is packed with one-of-a-kind glass art, gift baskets from local businesses, and incredible experiences—all while supporting WSG!

Every pumpkin picked and every bid placed helps keep the fire arts accessible and supports the creativity, education, and community programs at the heart of Water Street Glassworks.

Come pick your pumpkin, place your bids, and help us keep the fires burning!

TONIGHT | 5–8 PM

08/26/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG day—pumpkin season officially begins at Water Street Glassworks!

Be among the first to “pick” from our 2026 Glass Pumpkin Collection and watch our artists bring molten glass to life during live demonstrations.

But there’s MORE! Our silent auction is packed with unique glass art, exciting experiences, gift baskets from local businesses, and plenty of surprises you won’t want to miss.

Every bid supports Water Street Glassworks and our programs, helping us keep the fire arts accessible and creativity thriving in our community.

🔥 Thursday, August 27 | 5–8 PM

Come for the pumpkins. Stay for the fun. Bid big and support WSG!

08/25/2026

Fall Classes Are Here at Water Street Glassworks!

Ready to get back into the studio? Our fall lineup of glass experiences and glassblowing classes for all skill levels is now open—whether you’re trying glass for the first time or ready to build on your skills.

Find your class, try something new, and get fired up this fall!

👉 Explore Fall Classes & Register Today! https://waterstreetglassworks.org/collections/fall-classes-2026

08/24/2026

It's harvest time! Thank you to volunteers from the Southwest Michigan Newcomers Group who are helping us with tagging our fall harvest!!

Join us at Pumpkin Harvest Party! - Fall Fundraiser Thursday, August 27 from 5-8pm and be the first to "pick" from the patch! This is a free event and your purchases support Water Street Glassworks.

08/19/2026

Make Your Own Blown Glass Acorn!
Saturday & Sunday: August 22 & 23
9:00 am - 2:00 pm (choose your 30 min time slot)

We have a couple open spaces for this weekend's glass experience. In this fun, hands-on hot glass workshop, you’ll choose your colors, gather molten glass from the furnace, and learn how to shape it into a unique fall treasure with the guidance of our expert instructors.

Perfect for beginners, this 30-minute experience introduces you to the basics of glassblowing while letting you craft a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. REGISTER TODAY!

08/17/2026

FIRED UP! OPEN HOUSE: SUN, AUG 30 | 10AM-2PM
Do you know a teen ready to discover the exciting world of glass? Come see what FIRED UP! is all about! Join us for an Open House and get an inside look at Water Street Glassworks’ tuition-free, after-school glass arts program for teens.

🔥 Live glass demonstrations
🔥 Hands-on projects
🔥 Meet the instructors
🔥 Tour the studios
🔥 Discover glassblowing, flameworking & fusing
🔥 Learn about the FIRED UP! program and how to apply

Applications are now being accepted for FIRED UP!, tuition-free after-school program for Benton Harbor and Berrien County teens. Students explore glassblowing, beadmaking, and glass fusing while building creativity, confidence, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills in a professional studio environment.

This is a great opportunity to explore the program, meet our team, and experience the fire arts firsthand.

📍 Water Street Glassworks

Address

140 Water Street
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12699255555

Website

https://waterstreetglassworks.org/

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