Entry No. 65 — the Colorado Springs file — filed under: hands-on
The Glass Collective by Sassy Glassy
Opened May 2025 specifically to keep stained glass, mosaic, and glass fusing alive in Colorado Springs, the Glass Collective is part retail shop, part teaching studio, and part community space for glass artists. Their class menu spans all three crafts and is explicitly pitched for date nights and small groups, so you can pick fused glass or mosaic instead of the usual stained-glass default.
The story
You won't find the exact street address posted on standard map listings; step one of visiting The Glass Collective is making a quick phone call (719-666-8259) to get the location and confirm studio availability. Opened in May 2025, the studio was set up as a combination co-op, supply shop, and community space dedicated specifically to keeping stained glass, mosaic, and glass fusing alive in Colorado Springs.
Instead of a slick, commercialized craft store, you walk into a working co-op setup run by local artists. Raw glass sheets, grinding tables, and kilns frame the space, giving you direct access to genuine glassmaking tools rather than stripped-down kit projects.
What it's like
Call ahead to grab the address and lock down class dates. Once inside, expect a hands-on workspace cluttered with art glass supplies and communal workbenches. If you're booking a date night or small group outing, you don't have to default to the steep learning curve of stained glass soldering—you can choose mosaic or fused glass, allowing you to cut, arrange, and design a custom piece side by side.
The move: Take a fused-glass or mosaic workshop together and walk out with a piece you designed side by side.
📍 Before you go Open Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-4pm, closed Mon. Call 719-666-8259 for the address and to confirm which class dates are open.
- 📍 Colorado Springs
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: Colorado Springs, CO (call for exact address)
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Novis Mortem Collective (classes by The Terrorium Shop) — Follow up a session at the glass grinding table with an oddities and insect pinning workshop down on Tejon Street.
- Panthers Gate Lil Witch University & Metaphysical Store — Combine your craft session with a trip just over a mile away to browse an esoteric mystery school and metaphysical shop.
- Supernova Bar and Arcade — Head downtown after your class to trade precision work for classic pinball, arcade games, and a drink.
Good to know
How do I find the studio's physical address?
You need to call 719-666-8259 directly to get the street address and check on open studio slots.
What kinds of classes are available?
The menu covers three distinct glass disciplines: traditional stained glass, glass fusing, and mosaic art.
What are the hours of operation?
They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (closed Mondays).
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · Facebook
last checked: 2026-06-23