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​"Blow Your Own" Ornament and Drinking Glass experiences require reservations. Click here to book.
(We are sold out through Jan. 4, 2026 and do not maintain a Waiting List)
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Art by Local Makers - Glassblowing Experiences - Free Glassblowing Demos - - Picnicking
Shop Local, Support Local Artists and Small Business
The Purple Shack Makers Gallery offers a curated collection of beautiful and functional art by 20+ local, regional, and visiting artists from Fredericksburg and beyond. Each piece is carefully handcrafted for you to take home as a special memory of your time in the Texas Hill Country, or to give as a gift. Learn More!
Free Glassblowing Demos
Get blown away by the magic of molten glass! Feel the heat as our resident glassblower and visiting artists shape glowing molten glass into one-of-a-kind creations. You're also welcome to watch a glassblowing experience where others are doing it with our help. Reservations are not required for our free demos. Our Complete Schedule is Here.
Try Glassblowing!
Feel the heat during a glassblowing experience as you make an ornament or drinking glass from molten glass with the assistance of our resident glassblower. Reservations for glassblowing experiences are NOW OPEN daily (except Christmas Day and Sundays) through Jan. 10, 2026. Reserve Your Spot!
Bring a Picnic
Get away from the hustle of Main St. and enjoy a picnic in our recognized pollinator garden. You'll enjoy the peace of watching the birds and butterflies in their natural habitat while enjoying a picnic.