Welcome! Hot Shop Glass is a creative center for glass art in southeastern Wisconsin, between Milwaukee & Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan. Visit us and watch artists turn molten glass into beautiful art, shop our gallery or take a workshop in glass fusing or glass blowing. Downtown Racine is a fun, historic, hip town with great restaurants and a beautiful lakefront. Scroll further to discover more about Hot Shop Glass and the community we call home.
Classes
We have been happily teaching our love of glass for 18+ years so we book earlier and faster than ever! We appreciate all the great word of mouth, kind reviews and glass fans who keep our place buzzing!
Custom Services
Our artists are honored to create unique pieces to meet your needs. We create beautiful pendant lights as well as treasured memorial and wedding/unity glass art pieces. Make an appointment to discuss your idea.
Shopping
Give the gift of glass. Shop our artists’ gallery Tuesday & Thursday 11-6, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-5. We have a variety of beautiful blown glass with prices starting at $25. Shop local and support our team of talented artisans.
Events
You'll find our artists at several art events in the Midwest as well as hosting fun events in our spacious studio. From First Fridays to our Art in the Alley, Wine Walks, Visiting Artists community demonstrations and collaborations with the Racine Art Museum, you'll want to keep an eye on what we are up to.
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It's Throwback Thursday! 2025 marks Hot Shop Glass' 20th Anniversary! Can you believe it? Here are some shots of our first big demolition work day after purchasing our building (which had been pretty much uninhabited for decades...) We'll be sharing fun photos of our history all year long! ... See MoreSee Less
Sneak peek at the creating of one of the ‘Golden Peep’ awards for the upcoming Exhibit at the Racine Art Museum. You still have time to enter YOUR peep creation…and have a chance to win a coveted Golden Peep! See the final product in the comments…
#peeps #glass #downtownracine ... See MoreSee Less
We are so lucky to have this museum just down the street! The Women in Glass exhibit features many women I admired when I was just learning about glass ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
Fun hand blown rocks glasses- perfect for your favorite St. Paddy’s Day pour or host gift! Handcrafted at Hot Shop Glass! ☘️ ... See MoreSee Less