Glass

Harness the creative potential of glass through material explorations that engage timeless craft, innovative technology, and sustainable approaches to making.

The Glass program is an energetic and supportive community of makers who share a passion for the material. Students develop versatile skills and explore innovative glass-forming techniques using state-of-the-art facilities and digital labs. The program offers opportunities for professional growth through enriching visiting artist programs and competitive summer workshop scholarships. The accomplished faculty and dynamic community inspire students to expand their artistic potential, cultivating critical knowledge to succeed in today’s world.

BFA

In the Glass BFA program, students learn technical processes from glassblowing to hot pour casting, kiln-related processes, and more.

Minor

Learn the fundamentals of three-dimensional artmaking with a concentration in Glass.

Faculty

Our Glass faculty are accomplished artists and educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed on their own terms.

Featured Work

Get inspired by the extraordinary design work being produced at MassArt.

Shops & Resources

Explore MassArt’s studios for glassblowing, flameworking, cold construction, and casting—designed to support creative exploration.

Events

The Glass Program engages visiting artists, organizes field trips and overseas travel programs, offers scholarships, and provides opportunities to study abroad.

MassArt Galleries

The MassArt campus features several galleries and exhibition spaces that highlight and celebrate student artwork throughout the academic year.

Featured Work

Olivia Foss, Glass Cut Me, Glass, 2023

Sarah Perry, Glass Where, Oh Where Are the Deer of Deer Isle?, Glass, 2018

Katherine Purchase, Glass Eye Cone, Glass, 2019

Alexander Gaudet, ’21 BFA, Glass Silvered Distortion, Glass, 2021

Olivia Curtis, Glass Polariscope, Glass, 2020

Nancy Callan, Alumni, Glass Aquamarine Anemone Orb, Glass, 2016

Nicole Chesney, ’97 BFA Glass, Glass Altum, Glass, 2014

Anjali Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Glass Pink-Peach Glass Dress, Glass, 2010

Anjali Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Glass small quiver bowl (eggshell series), Glass, 2010

Anjali Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Glass Living Cultures in Glass, Glass, 2011

Anjali Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Glass building ontology, Glass, 2014

Anjali Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Glass unda, Glass, 2016

Steve Haszonics, ’79 MFA, Glass, Fine Arts 3D, Glass Tiger Vase, Glass, 2011

Trina Urrata ’12 BFA Glass, Visiting Lecturer, Glass Glass Mice, Glass, 2016

Joseph Webster, ’16, BFA, Glass, Glass 7 cup stemware set, Glass, 2015

News & Features

Female student sitting in a studio smiling while looking at the camera

Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support
Elise Riddell ’26 BFA Glass

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MassArt graduate and professional artist Nicole Chesney reflects on the power and magic of the MassArt Auction
Nicole Chesney ’97 BFA Glass

Alumni Relations

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