On May 10 at 6 p.m., SiNaCa Studios invites members of the community to attend Open Studios Night and learn more about the “magic” that goes into creating glass art. An artist will give an interactive play-by-play while creating an art piece. Attendees will receive a coupon code for a 20% discount on any SiNaCa item listed on the gallery’s online store. 

SiNaCa Studios will make a major announcement this week, and the nonprofit is celebrating with its first-ever Production Week event. Operating a production line to the charitable organization’s business model helps SiNaCa Studios to employ glass artists, cross-train artists, and create items for 3 onsite markets annually that help fund the organization’s mission. Facilities will be available for drop-in visits during regular hours for the Hot Shop (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Flame Working (5 p.m.-9 p.m.) on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Kiln-formed pendants will be available for purchase at a discounted price of $25.

These youth-friendly 30-90 minute workshops provide members of the community a way to get involved with glass without a long-term commitment. Participants under the age of 11 should have a guardian present. Visit www.sinacastudios.org for times and pricing.

SiNaCa Studios is celebrating local graduates this week by offering a unique venue for graduation photos. Stop by the studio from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily to pose in front of a glasswork backdrop and take home a glass flamecicle for a donation of $25 to SiNaCa Studios (or receive 2 flamecicles for $35).

Local families can kick-off summer with a fun activity. SiNaCa Studios is offering Take It/Make It kits this week. These projects are made to be designed and assembled in the comfort of home and returned to SiNaCa Studios for firing in a kiln. Kits range from $30 to $55 and include a nightlight, suncatcher, ornament, tealight votive, sugarskull and scratch tile platter. All of the needed supplies are included in each kit, and videos are available to provide inspiration for each project. Pickup a kit any time during business hours (Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 12-6 p.m.) 

Each year, the team of SiNaCa Studios artists make a donation jar for the following year. The jar is always an ice cream treat of some sort, but it is never revealed until creation begins. SiNaCa Studios invites the community to drop by the studio and watch the new treat being crafted. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase ($5). The winner gets to smash the 2023-2024 Blizzard donation jar to kick-off the Ice Cream Social fundraiser on June 22nd.

The annual SiNaCa Studios Ice Cream Social will be held June 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Attendees can create a one-of-a-kind glass sand cast keepsake, select a glass bowl crafted by SiNaCa’s own local artists for purchase, and enjoy ice cream from Dreamboat Vegan Donuts and Scoops. This family-friendly community fundraiser also features a Piggy Bank Smash. Throughout the week leading up to the Ice Cream Social, anyone is invited to visit the studio and paint a glass snowflake (Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.) for $20. The painted items will be available for pickup at the Ice Cream Social or any day after during normal operating hours.