Serving the Myrtle Beach/Conway area since 1986, Conway Glass is a
full-service glass company located in the historic Mayfair neighborhood at 708
12th Avenue, Conway, South Carolina.
Conway Glass provides glass products and services from the custom
cutting of glass tabletops to the design and installation of stained-glass
windows. They also offer beautiful,
modern glass shower doors, Plexiglass, Lexan, window glass, mirror, and
insulated glass.
Conway Glass houses a stained-glass studio, glass blowing studio
and a gallery and has become a gathering place for local artists, craftsman and
art enthusiasts as well as a popular tourist destination. They welcome thousands of visitors to their
newly renovated, 100-year-old, historic building each year. They offer glass blowing classes and host
live, narrated glass blowing demonstrations to the public on the first Saturday
of every month from October through May.
Ed Streeter is a master stained glass artist and has been
creating stained glass windows for churches, residences, and corporate offices
for over 30 years. Many Myrtle Beach and Conway churches have windows designed
and created by Mr. Streeter. His work
ranges from religious icons to corporate logos.
Much of Ed’s time is spent
managing Conway Glass, but his passion is creating glass art. Sharing their passion for glass, Ed and
Barbara, his wife and partner, enjoy creating blown glass vessels, ornaments,
vases and mixed media sculpture in their hot glass studio. They have worked
together as a glass blowing team for the past 20 years.
Ed’s stained-glass studio is open year-round, hosting
stained glass workshops in June, July, and August. He has taught glass blowing classes for the
past seventeen years and has educated hundreds of students in the art of
stained glass. The classes and workshops
at Conway Glass are unique learning experiences and is the only professional
craft studio in the Myrtle Beach and Conway area. Below is a list of the classes/workshops that
are offered per the Conway Glass website:
First Saturday Glass Blowing Demonstrations FREE Reservation–1
hour
Reserve your seat. Watch as local glass blowers create
colorful bowls, ornaments, and vases from molten 2150-degree glass. Each
demonstration is approximately 1 hour. We feature different glassblowing
techniques each month! This event is FREE, family-friendly and fun for all
ages. This is a demonstration only. No hands-on classes are available during
the First Saturday. Demonstrations
Couples Heart Paperweights–1
hour @ $99.00
New! Each couple will learn how to make two matching heart
paperweights. Work as a team to create two colorful paperweights. You’ll work
with the instructor and learn about paperweight making using the glassmaker’s
mold!
Blown Glass Wine/Juice Glasses–1
hour @ $99.00
Learn to make two matching wine/juice glasses to add to your
collection! Work one-on-one with our glassblower as you learn the techniques of
making two blown glasses of the same color and shape.
Ornament Class (Age 5+)–15
minutes @ $32.00
Learn about glass blowing and blow a 3″ round
Friendship Ball or Christmas Ornament. Your class is one-on-one with a
professional glass blower. This is one class, approximately 15 minutes per
student. Your colorful glass ball/ornament will be available for pickup on the
next work day (Tuesday-Saturday) – after 2:00 pm.
It’s A Spring Thing Flower Class (Age 16+)–25
minutes @ $65.00
Sit at the gaffer’s bench and create a beautiful glass
flower. Learn to add color and then shape and stretch the 2150 degrees molten
glass. This is one class, approximately 25 minutes per student. Your flower
will be available for pickup on the next work day (Tuesday-Saturday) – after
1:00 pm. Ages 16 and up.
(Session 1) Tiffany Style Stained Glass–8
hours @ $175.00
In this 2 – day workshop you’ll learn the Tiffany Method of
stained-glass construction. Copper foiling and glass cutting skills will be
taught. Glass, tools, and supplies provided for the class. You will complete a
stained-glass sun catcher.
(Session 2) Tiffany Method Stained Glass Session 2 –8
hours @ $175.00
In this 2 – day workshop you’ll learn the Tiffany Method of
stained-glass construction. Copper foiling and glass cutting skills will be
taught. Glass, tools, and supplies provided for the class. You will complete a
stained-glass sun catcher.
(Session 3) Stained Glass Lead Came–12
hours @ $275.00
In this 2 – day workshop you’ll learn the English Method of
using lead came in stained glass construction. Previous stained-glass Session 1
or Session 2 required. Glass, tools, and supplies provided for the class. You
will complete a small stained-glass panel.
Make Your Own Pumpkin (Age 18+)–45
minutes @ $80.00
This is a fun class where you’ll learn even more about
glassblowing tools, molds, shaping and stretching the glass. This class is
approximately 45 minutes long and you will be working one-on-one with the
glassblower. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup on the following workday
(Tuesday – Saturday) – after 2:00 pm.
Large Rainbow Cathedral Ball–40
minutes @ $85.00
By popular demand! Learn more about glass blowing and blow a
large 6″ round rainbow colored cathedral blown glass ball. Hang this
beauty in a sunny window for hours of mesmerizing color! Your class is
one-on-one with a professional glass blower. This is one class, approximately
40 minutes per student. Your colorful Rainbow Ball will be available for pickup
on the next business day (Tuesday-Saturday) – after 2:00 pm.
Blown Glass Bowl Making Class (Age 18+)–1
hour @ $99.00
Take your skills further, spend even more time on the bench,
and learn more glass “secrets.” Classes are Thursdays and Saturdays
now through May. This class is approximately 60 minutes long and you will be
working one-on-one with the glassblower. Your instructor will confirm when your
artwork will be ready for pickup.
Paperweight Class (Age 16+)–45
minutes @ $75.00
Learn how to make a colorful glass paperweight at the glass
blowers’ bench. You’ll learn how to add colors and how to shape molten
2150-degree glass with a cherry wood mold. This is one class, approximately 30
minutes per student. Your paperweight will be available for pickup one week
from the date of your class. Ages 16 and up.
Handkerchief Vase–1 hour @ $99.00
NEW! Discover the secret technique to creating the beautiful
handkerchief vases you see in the galleries. Learn more about the color
application and glass design. Classes are Thursdays and Saturdays now through
May. This class is approximately 60 minutes long and you will be working one-on-one
with the glassblower. Your instructor will confirm when your artwork will be
ready for pickup.
ECO Vase Class–1 hour @ $99.00
New! Eco Vase Class. Conway Glass recycles over 100 lbs. of
ornament scrap glass every year. This year we’re sharing with you one of our
favorite ways to recycle. Eco Vases, one of the gallery’s most popular items
are so much fun to make! Sign up and make a cylinder Eco Vase approximately
5”-6” tall and 2”-3” diameter $99. 1-Hour
Glass Blowing 101 (Age 18 +)–2
hours 30 minutes @ $325.00
Want to learn even more about glass blowing? Schedule this
one-on-one class with a professional glass blower and learn to use the glass
making tools to create some awesome glass! Learn how to make a successful
starter bubble and work up to three gathers of glass. Learn to apply color. You
will make a vase, small candy dish and a tumbler using various forming and
blowing methods. This class is one 2 1/2-hour class per student. Ages 18
and up.
Glass Blowing Ornament Party for 10 persons. (Age 18+)–2
hours 30 minutes @ $320.00
Celebrate birthdays, holidays and other events and have fun
blowing glass with your friends and family. This party is for 10 ornaments. You
may add a maximum of 10 additional persons, payment is due upon arrival @ $32.
per person. Fee includes an ornament class for each person and use of the
gallery area and kitchen for your guests.
BYOB and bring your own refreshments. For your convenience, we have a
coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. We do not supply food, beverages,
cups, plates or ice etc.
Glass Blowing Demo for Groups–1
hour @ $150.00–Maximum 50 persons
The Glass Blowing Studio at Conway Glass is an
amazing place to work and learn. Ed & Barbara create blown glass,
bowls, vases and sculpture using traditional glass blowing techniques and
tools. E & B’s Glass Blowing Studio is open October through May and also
hosts glass blowing classes, demonstrations, and special events.
