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Josh Raiffe, Maker of Blown Handbags at PGC on Nov. 7 + 20


Come and meet our resident artist Josh Raiffe, designer of fashionable, functional, and not-so fragile glass handbags. He is a Brooklyn-based professional artist, known for his original hand-blown glass bags that blur the line between fashion and sculpture. His work gained popularity after one of his creations was featured in Coperni’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week 2022, modeled by Gigi Hadid. Many celebrities since have been spotted sporting Raiffe’s creations, including Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, JT, Winnie Harlow, and Doja Cat.


There are 2 free opportunities to meet Josh and learn more about his work. Plus, a limited selection of his bags are currently on display and for sale at PGC.

Glassblowing Demonstration Friday, November 7 | 6–9pm

Artist Lecture Thursday, November 20 | 6pm

Join us in the Czech Republic

Join us on and 7-day adventure from May 7 - 14, 2026 as we discover the beauty and tradition of bohemian glass in the Czech Republic. Beginning in Prague, we’ll explore the Crystal Valley and visit the Museum of Decorative Arts, Nizbor Glass Factory, Moser Glassworks Museum, and various artist studios. The tour will be lead by PGC Executive Director Heather McElwee and PGC Director of Operations Chris Clarke.



The trip is limited to a small group. Email Heather to start making plans today.

more news that might interest you

Adam Kenney has been working out of our PGC studios for 20 years! Go and see his exhibition Studied Surface | Works in Paper and Glass on Friday, Nov. 7 from 6–9pm at Unblurred@mossArchitects located at 5122 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh (2 blocks from PGC).


Don’t miss this exhibition on view at Concept Art Gallery through November 15, Matt Eskuche: Distill Life.



See new work by Sandra Bacchi, Sarah Cohen and many more in the exhibition Biota at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media through Nov. 30.


If you have a Carnegie Library card, read about how you can get a free Make-It-Now thanks to RAD Pass.



Pittsburgh has been named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World: Where to Go in 2026! Way to go Pittsburgh!!!


Check out My Glass Cookbook—the App for Glass Artists. It's a new way for glass artists to organize information related to their kiln projects and also has educational videos and PDFs.

From Grain and Grit to Glass


Wigle Whiskey and Pittsburgh Glass Center Launch Limited-Edition Holiday Collaboration on Nov. 22

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