Subject:Ā šŸŽ November 22 & 23 Holiday Studio Sale + Upcoming Artist Panel + Glass Masterclass Spring 2025 + More! šŸŽ

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Holiday Studio Sale & Open House

Friday, November 22 - 10am-8pm
Saturday, November 23 - 10am-6pm

Enjoy a relaxing holiday shopping experience at Belger Crane Yard Studios! Functional and decorative ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more by studio members and resident artists will be on display and available for purchase.Ā Choose from a variety of styles and prices and meet the artists.


There’s something for everyone on your gift list!Ā 


Also, 10% of all Studio Sale purchases made on November 22 and 23 will be donated to the Craft Emergency Relief FundĀ (CERF+).

Belger Artist Panel Discussion

Sunday, December 8 - 11am-1pm

You’re invited to a panel discussion with Belger Resident and Glass artists on Sunday, December 8, 11am-1pm, at Belger Crane Yard Studios. Learn about their studio practices, projects, and more.


This is a potluck event. If you’d like to participate, please bring a dish or beverage that you would like to share. Make sure to wear your favorite (Ugly) Holiday Sweater!


For more information, please contact Lilly Powell at lpowell@belgerartscenter.org or 816-631-0458.

Glass Masterclass with

Jason McDonald

"I'll Make You a Punty You Can't Refuse"

APRIL 28 – MAY 2, 2025

Jason McDonald will lead a masterclass intensive where he’ll introduce the basics of 16th century Venetian style glassblowing from an American studio perspective. The class will have a ā€œskills and drillsā€ format covering basic to advanced steps of blowing thin, footed vessels. Class will include instructor demos and student practice time.


Limited Spots Available and Glass 2 or equivalent required.


Jason McDonald's visit will also include the following public events:

  • A free artist talk on Wednesday, April 30, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO)

  • A free glassblowing demonstration on First Friday, May 2, fromĀ 6 pm to 8pm at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., KCMO)

Get Your November Mug of the Month

Check out the farmyard-themed November Mugs of the Month from our Resident Artist Logan Reynolds!


Reynolds’ playful work engages our sense of nostalgia. He references the aesthetics of cartoons and pop culture from his childhood and injects his signature sense of humor into his work.


Purchase one of his mugs in the gallery or online at BelgerArts.org through November 30, 2024.

Visit our website to sign up for an upcoming Handbuilding class taught by Reynolds.

Thanksgiving Hours

Belger glassblowing team’s cornucopia creation from a recent First Friday demo

Belger Arts’ three locations will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.Ā Our regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 30.


Shop online any day of the week atĀ BelgerArts.orgĀ for class and gallery purchases.


We are grateful for your ongoing participation in and support of our programs. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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