Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
The studio is owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, an artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.
Hot Glass Alley offers a variety of glass vessels, small sculptures, functional pieces, seasonal gifts, and art glass objects in several unique series and forms, as well as one-of-a-kind & corporate gifts.
Hot Glass Alley also offers opportunities, through lessons and workshops, for community members to try glassblowing.
Please keep reading for information on the next free event, plus a gallery of pictures that show the amazing process.
Open Demos
Open demos are FREE and family-friendly. No tickets or reservations are required. Come by and watch some glass blowing and ask any questions you may have. Free drinks and light appetizers will be served. The Open Demos are usually held the 3rd Friday of the month, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The next open demo is on August 21, 2026, featuring Jake Pfeifer and John Shoemaker.
Watch as the hot shop team assists the featured artist in the studio and make one or two sculptural pieces in front of a live audience.
When you visit, you can learn about what Hot Glass Alley offers, including:
- “Blow Your Own” with help from the gaffers
- Lessons
- Workshops
- Guest Artists
- Date nights
- Event space for small gatherings
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