Glass Axis has gone through three major stages of growth in a short time. At its founding, Axis members built a portable glass blowing unit which was used to demonstrate glass art to the public, especially as part of the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Artist in Schools Program. Then, in 1992, Glass Axis' 20 members established a studio in what is now the Arena District in Columbus. Since this move, Axis has grown to over 220 members and is home to many amateur and professional artists. In the summer of 2001, Glass Axis made its final move to a larger, permanent space in the Grandview area of Columbus.

Glass Axis offers courses in all phases of glass art, including hot, warm and cold glass traditions & techniques. In addition to our resident artists, Axis has hosted to several Maestro-level visiting artists throughout the year, including Davide Salvadore and William Gudenrath.

Our studio includes both warm and hot glass facilities along with a cold shop for grinding and polishing. A wide range of equipment is available and ready to use. Users must be members of Glass Axis to rent studio equipment, and prior experience is necessary (at the discretion of the Studio Director). For any further questions, the studio director can be contacted at studiodirector@glassaxis.org.