Youth Visit Options
Field Trips, Scout Badges, Youth Organizations and Private Parties
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2026 Baima Family Glass Field TripsThanks to the generous support of the Baima Family, 10 Schools / Educational Organizations will be granted free Glassblowing demonstrations or workshops in the Spring semester of 2026.
There are two options to choose from; either a 2-hour glassblowing demonstration open for up to 30 students (ages 10 and older), or a 2-hour hands-on workshop in which up to 8 students (ages 14 and older) can make a glass paperweight. These placements will be awarded via email notification. Reservations will be held in the order that they were received. If you have participated in a previous Baima Glass Field Trip, we ask that new organizations get a chance to participate before we start duplicating. The workshops/ demonstrations will happen from January to March 2026 on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM, depending on your schedule. Registration is Open Now! Please fill out the Reservation Form for further details to be arranged. |
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Painting
$150 up to 12 Kids
$20/ additional child up to 30 max. Condell Studio/ Mixed Media Studios Lead Instructor 11 x 14 Canvas (1/ person) + Acrylics Theme for painting is determined by you, we can help with suggestions. 2.5 Hours Clothing Requirements: Aprons are available. |
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Ceramics
$200 up to 10 Kids
$20/ additional child up to 12 max. Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studio Lead Instructor Wheel Throwing (5th Grade and Older) or Hand building (All Ages) 2 Hours Clothing Requirements: Clothes you will get muddy in and closed toed shoes. If you have long hair, tie it up when working on the wheel. |
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Raku
$700 up to 15 Kids
$20/ additional child up to 25 max. Raku Patio/ Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studios Lead Instructor and Assistant 1 Raku Pot/ student Raku Firing: Each student will glaze and keep their own pot, but they have to work together to accomplish the results. Raku is a Japanese technique that requires glazed ceramics to be taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and to then be placed in a combustible material, such as sawdust or newspaper. This reduction technique is used to starve the piece of oxygen, resulting in a myriad of colors within the glaze. Ages: 12 to High School Senior 3 Hours Clothing Requirements: Closed Toed Shoes. This is a smokey process, a hat to cover hair is advised. |
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Metals
$200 up to 8 Kids
$20/ additional child up to 10 max. Nickelson and Smith Metals Studio Lead Instructor Project: Copper etching, Stamping bracelet, or Rings Ages: 10 to High School Senior 3 Hours Clothing Requirements: Closed Toed Shoes. |
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Glassblowing Demo Only
$200 for 30 max.
(Recommended 1 Chaperone/ 10 kids) Baima Glass Studio Lead Instructor Glass Demo- Watch Only 2 Hours |
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Glassblowing
$200 up to 8 Kids
$20/ additional child up to 10 max. Baima Glass Studio Lead Instructor 1 Glass Flower/ Child Ages: 14 to High School Senior 3 Hours Clothing Requirements: 100 % Natural Fiber Clothing and Closed Toed Shoes. |
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Tour the Historic Edwards Place
$2 per child
(Recommended 1 Chaperone /10 students is admitted free of charge) Each adult exceeding this ratio will be charged an adult admission ($5). One Hour Guided Tour Your tour through historic Edwards Place allows your class to step back in time and experience life in Abraham Lincoln’s Springfield, Illinois. Enjoy plenty of touch-it opportunities throughout this antebellum mansion, newly restored to its 1857 appearance. |
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Reserve Your Event
Our Education Director, Maggie, will be your contact person for your rental needs and questions. Please, fill out the form with your initial event request and she will get in touch. We require at least 2 weeks advance notice. Scout BadgesWe host scout badges for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in drawing, painting, ceramics, metals, architecture, and general art badge.
All badge projects meet the requirements of the Brownie, Juniors, and Scouts Art Badge. Fill out the attached form and our Education Coordinator will be in touch to finalize dates and times. Waivers
For some of our workshops, we require a wavier to be signed by a parent or guardian. Upon confirmation of your field trip, we will provide the form for your students.
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