Welcome! Stop in and see our beautiful studio & gallery ~ celebrating our 21st year in business in 2026!
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. We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays with workshops available by reservation on this website.
Downtown Racine is a fun, historic, hip town with an amazing art scene, great restaurants and a beautiful lakefront just a few blocks from our shop. 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 20 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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Thanks for cleaning up the beach & downtown during ‘Finders Peepers’ last weekend! Here’s the special bunny we made for the winner of the raffle. Congrats Finn! And thanks to EVERYONE!
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More than 50 people picked up trash as they searched for peep bunnies during our weekend ‘Finders Peepers’ event! Thank you to everyone who shared photos & sweet comments…and a very special thanks to our team of secret volunteer hiders! The winner of the special bunny raffle is: Finn Zarbock!
Thanks for playing along with us. Til next year! Be sure to enjoy our beautiful lakefront & downtown Racine small businesses & check out the Peep Exhibit at the Racine Art Museum through 4/18❤️
And if you like the song playing with the video- it’s my ‘brother’ Hans Mayer Music 2 ❤️
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Update: Found ❤️. Thanks so much for playing along with us! Happy Easter.
The final bunny has dropped! Have fun exploring north/zoo beach as you search!
Remember to post when you find it! …and pick up some trash on the way ❤️❤️❤️
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UPDATE: Found ❤️
Bunny #3 dropped downtown! It’s Finders Peepers! Be sure to post when you find em!
Here’s your riddle :
I’m ready to play, though small in size, a bunny at bat is quite a surprise! Near a place where Irish drinks are poured, I’m off the field but still well scored! (Photo is just so you know what the perp looks like, it’s not a clue to its location!)
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