Columbus Glass Art Center
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Glass Axis is a non-profit, public access glass art facility and gallery. We have well-equipped studios for all forms of glass art including stained and fused glass, torch and hot glass blowing and sculpting, and neon art. We hold hundreds of hands-on classes, demonstrations and public programs each year, including glassblowing and lampworking. Glass Axis is a unique space for special events and we have hosted everything from catered, sit-down dinners to weddings, and unique memorial services.
05/15/2026
❓ What is a Micro Mosaic?
Micro Mosaics were originally created by the Vatican in the 1500’s to preserve paintings that were deteriorating. The paintings were completely reinterpreted in glass so they would last forever, resulting in this technique being termed “eternal paintings”. In the 1700’s, they began miniaturizing Italian architectural scenes as jewelry and selling them to tourists that were coming from Europe on what was called “The Grand Tour”.
❓ How are they made?
Micro mosaics, or Filato Romano, are an Italian technique, made of glass and developed in the the Vatican in the 1700’s as a way to preserve deteriorating paintings. Upon completion of the paintings, the artisans began experimenting with spun glass enamel threads, miniaturizing the paintings and setting them into jewelry. Some examples of micro mosaic jewelry can have as many as 1000 pieces per square inch!
💡 Want to create your own heirloom-quality jewelry?
Master glass artist, Joyce Slate will be at our studio over Memorial Day weekend, teaching her unique style blending old-world Italian techniques with modern designs. Under her tutelage, you get to design and make 2 micro mosaic pendants.
The best part? No experience necessary.
Reserve your spot today and make your Memorial Day weekend MEMORABLE 👉 https://canvas.columbusglassartcenter.org/classes/95
✨ Create something beautiful this week at one of our bead making classes! ✨
Looking for a fun night out, creative date idea, or family activity? Join us for a beginner-friendly bead making class — no experience needed!
💎 Make your own handmade beads
🍷 Create beautiful beaded bottle/wine stoppers
Class Pricing:
• $40 per person — Seasonal Bead Making
• $65 per person — Beaded Bottle/Wine Stopper Class
🗓 Available times this week:
• Wednesday evening
• Friday evening
• Saturday morning / afternoon
Perfect for couples, friends, or families with ages 10+!
Come relax, get creative, and leave with something uniquely yours. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! Registration link in comments.
Check. This. Out.
This is what you'll learn in our Micro Mosaics class right here in Columbus, Ohio.
Who wants to learn? 🙋♀️🙋
Who wants more info? 🙋🙋♀️
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892 Scott Street
Columbus, OH
43222
