Subject: First Friday, Oct. 3: LIVE Clay and Glass Demos + Glass Pumpkin Patch + Exhibition Opening

First Friday, October 3

No cost to attend. Parking is free!

Exhibition Opening

Put a Lid On It: Lidded Vessel Invitational

First Friday, October 3, from 6 to 8 PM

Awards announcement at 6:30 PM.

at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Put a Lid on It features imaginative work by over 100 artists, each contributing lidded vessels and covered dishes across a vibrant range of media and unique styles.


Awards totaling up to $500 will be offered, with awardees announced at the opening night reception. Invited judges are Jessica Hong, Chief Curator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Louise Myers, Proprietor of Pryde’s Kitchen and Necessities.


Stop by to see the amazing work featured in the exhibition, meet many of the artists, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Glass Pumpkin Patch and Glassblowing Demos

First Friday, October 3

at Belger Glass Annex

Catch the autumn spirit on First Friday, October 3, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the Belger Glass Annex!


Enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations, seasonal treats, and our glass "pumpkin patch," where a dazzling array of handblown glass pumpkins will be available for purchase.


  • 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin:
    See how glass pumpkins are made and register on the spot to make a glass pumpkin between 4:00PM and 5:30PM. Space is limited. Registration is $75.

  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Glassblowing Main Event:

    The Belger team of artists will mesmerize you as they create a molten glass masterpiece inspired by designs drawn by teens who attended Belger's Teen Camp this summer.

Free Clay Demo with Resident Artist Hannah Schelb

First Friday, October 3, from 6 to 8 PM

at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Join Belger Resident Artist Hannah Schelb for a live clay demonstration.


Schelb will demo her mini lidded jar figures, part of a series spun off from the work she created for the new Put a Lid on It exhibition. Learn about her process and upcoming classes, ask her questions, and watch the magic being made!

For information about all Belger Arts programs, please visit BelgerArts.org.

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