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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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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Update: FOUND ❤️❤️❤️
Bunny drop #2! It’s Finders Peepers! Remember to post when you find it!!!
This one is outside downtown. (Photo is for knowing what the bunny looks like…not its location 😉)
Here’s a riddle to help:
I ride along with stories in tow, a basket of tales wherever I go. Pages and adventures stacked up high, for curious minds that wander by. #northbeachracine #hotshopglass #finderspeepers #downtownracine #racineartmuseum #AskMeWhyILoveRacine ... See MoreSee Less
We love the Racine Art Museum!!! Look at all the creative fun planned! ... See MoreSee Less