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Charm City Glass House

Charm City Glass House is a female-led studio dedicated to teaching, inspiring, and strengthening the community through artistic glass programs in Baltimore. We provide immersive experiences in fusing, flameworking and stained glass. Available both at our studio and as mobile events.

Artistic courses for everyone

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Join us in bringing the beauty of glass art to our local area

Creative disciplines are essential for community growth, encouraging original thought and academic achievement. Arts education supports mental development, emotional balance, and cultural awareness—attributes that shape our worldview. At Charm City Glass House, we believe tactile learning must be available for all people. Our workshops are built to improve problem-solving, spark imagination, and teach valuable life disciplines. The craftsmanship of glass serves as a unique platform for self-improvement. Learners practicing these methods find concentration, persistence, and confidence—traits that promote school performance, foster teamwork, and encourage a bright perspective. It is our mission to offer glass education to Baltimore residents via sliding scale fees, ensuring our sessions remain within reach for every household. We invite you to contribute to our scholarship fund so we can continue introducing the wonder of glass craft to our fellow neighbors across the city.

About us

Artist, instructor and cofounder Brianna Barron

Brianna Barron

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Kate Thomas

An accomplished glass professional and instructor originally from Detroit. She began her glass journey in 2010 and earned academic honors from the College for Creative Studies and BGSU. Her creations have been showcased across the globe, including at the National College of Art and Design and the Ohio Craft Museum.Barron has professional experience at the Corning Museum of Glass and the Henry Ford Museum. She has also instructed students as a faculty member at St. Clair County Community College and the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. 

Her first experience with the medium occurred at age twelve in Massachusetts during a professional demonstration. While she was always creative, Kate truly committed to glass following a specialty workshop in Boston back in 2012. Over her career, she trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and practiced at diverse facilities like Diablo Glass, Hammerton, and the Glass Art Institute. She has also contributed to the Luke Adams and Gather Glass collectives. Today, she operates as a professional artist and advocate for arts education within the community.

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charmcityglasshouse@gmail.com

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