STARworks Glass
Starworks Glass is a public access glass studio that hosts visiting artists from all around the world through Residency & Internship Programs. These special guest artists partner with Starworks to offer hands on workshops for the community, in addition to Artist Talks, demonstrations, and exhibitions.
While our glass studio is open for public viewing, please note that we close the studio space intermittently for field trips, private lessons, lunch breaks, and scheduled maintenance. Please call the School House Gallery at Starworks ahead on the day of your visit if you would like to ensure the studio is open - 910-428-9001.
You can support Starworks Glass by joining us for our annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, Holiday Market, and Hot Glass Cold Beer!
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Starworks Glass, established October 30, 2008, was started based on a partnership between Starworks and Wet Dog Glass. Starworks Executive Director, Nancy Gottovi, and Wet Dog founders, Eddie and Angela Bernard wanted to bring a fully operational glass studio to the area, which would in turn help build a budding glass community. Starworks Glass Studio was funded with the generous help of a Community Development Block Grant through the NC Department of Commerce.
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In addition to our regular Hot Glass Cold Beer events, Starworks regularly offers demonstrations for groups and school field trips. Email Reid@StarworksNC.org to schedule your tour or private demo.
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Starworks Glass offers professional gaffing services to organizations, glass artists, and universities. Custom orders are available. Currently our commission schedule is booked through May 2026. Reach out to Megan@StarworksNC.org to begin the process.
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Starworks Glass offers studio space for glass artists to rent. Interested artists should email megan@starworksnc.org
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We offer a wide variety of workshops, perfect for first-timers! View all upcoming workshops here.
NEW Multi-day intensives coming soon
Starworks Glass is a member of Glass Impact, a nationwide coalition of nonprofit, community-focused glass organizations collaborating to create equity and expand access to the glass arts.
Meet the Starworks Glass Team
Megan Lange
Glass Studio Manager
An avid hugger and animal lover, Megan Lange grew up in small-town Ohio with an appreciation of nature, family, and the arts. Lange started blowing glass at Ball State University where she earned a BFA in both glass and ceramics. After Ball State Megan had the privilege of gaining experience at such places as the Chrysler Museum of Art, Penland School of Craft, Pittsburg Center for Glass, and the Toledo Museum of Art. Megan has won multiple awards such as the AACG Visionary Scholarship and has exhibited in shows including Regeneration at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA and Imperfection: International Exhibition in Wroclaw, Poland. Her artistic practice consists primarily of glass and often draws inspiration from nature, her fascination with the interaction between light and glass, and the connection between vessels and the human form. Often being dragged around by a gigantic puppy, you can probably find Megan and her pup Freyja blowing glass or hanging in the cafe. You can find more of her work on Instagram @meglangestudios.
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Clayton Benefiel
Glass Studio Technician
Clayton Benefiel is a Glass Artist & Instructor at Starworks Glass. Following the tenets of traditional venetian glassblowing techniques, Clayton celebrates the unexpected beauty that is found in art, science, and nature. His work proves that form and function can work together in harmony, transcending energy, motion and material into a unique, creative experience. You will probably find Clayton blowing glass with his significant other, Megan, or hanging out with his puppy dogs: Georgie, and Freyja.
Peter Tietbohl
Glass Artist & Instructor
Peter Tietbohl is a glass artist and instructor at Starworks. Peter began blowing glass in 2018 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Pennsylvania. His deep love for the material, process, and community drove him to spend countless hours in the studio. His work has been featured in exhibitions in Cincinnati with Art Design Consultants, at ArtSantaFe in New Mexico, as well nationally juried exhibitions at the Goggleworks. His work is available through his website, the Starworks Gallery, and the Goggleworks Store. He remains dedicated to continuous learning and contributing to the progression of the glass community.