Entry No. 17 — the Missoula file — filed under: hands-on

Lisa Tate Glass

Lisa Tate is a nationally known blown-and-engraved glass artist who teaches out of her own studio south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley. Her two-hour introduction class is built for someone who has never touched molten glass: you learn to gather glass on the pipe, shape it, and handle the tools safely while she coaches one-on-one. Sessions are by appointment, with extra time added for each person beyond two.

The move: Drive down the Bitterroot for an appointment-only intro lesson and each gather and shape your first piece of hot glass under her eye.

📍 Before you go Classes are by appointment only; call ahead to schedule. Studio is in Florence (~25 mi south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley).

• 📍 Florence
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 21718 Kesa Lane, Florence, MT

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24