Each year, our conference offers a number of special events for you to network, catch-up with friends, and have some added fun!

Connect with friends, new and old, and network with the best of the glass community as you enjoy unique and engaging events across Berlin, Germany.

Once you have selected your registration type, you can add tickets to these special events. 

Add on Events

Pre-Conference Stained Glass Workshop with Lola Pradeilles

Berlin Glas Cold Shop
Tuesday, May 14th
Two Sessions: 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm

Join stained glass artist Lola Pradeilles for a half-day workshop where you will explore the use of stencils for painting on stained glass! Learn a new technique or sharpen your painting skills with grisaille and enamels. Lola works out of her studio in Occitane and has traveled throughout the world learning and teaching her craft. Her passion for stained glass and restoration are evident in the exquisite details of her works, and she is eager to share her tips and secrets with students in Berlin.

Open to all – conference registration not required.

 

Members: $75

Non-Members: $90

Deadline to register: March 29th

Lola Pradeilles painting on a light table in her studio
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Reichenbach Factory Tour

Depart Radisson Park Inn Alexanderplatz at 7 am, return at 6 pm

Tuesday, May 14th

Please note: This tour includes a 3-hour bus ride each way from Berlin to Reichenbach and returning.

For the very first time, Reichenbach Glass is welcoming you to step inside their historic factory nestled in a picturesque town. With over 150 years of expertise in crafting exquisite colored glass, this is your chance to witness the magic unfold.

Since the turn of the century, Reichenbach Glass has been a trusted source for glass artists worldwide, providing them with the finest materials to bring their visions to life. Now, you have the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the age-old techniques and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Join us as we journey through every step of the glassmaking process, from the raw materials to the final product. Gain a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into creating your favorite glass products.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience to witness artistry, history, and innovation come together in one remarkable place. A hearty German lunch will be included along with your factory tour. It’s an adventure you’ll cherish forever. 

Please note: This opportunity, generously sponsored by Reichenbach in partnership with Olympic Color Rods, is available exclusively to GAS Members! Space is limited, so register today!

GAS Members only: $150

Glassblowing glory hole
Reichenbach Glass

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Day Trip: Berlin

Pick up and Drop Off at Radisson Park Inn Alexanderplatz

Wednesday, May 15th from 10 am to 2 pm

Enjoy the morning before the Conference Kick-Off by saying “hallo” to some of Berlin’s most famous sites! This hop-on/hop-off bus tour will let you see the glass dome of the Reichstag, the grandeur of the Brandenburg Gate, and the world-famous murals painted on remnants of the Berlin Wall.

Members: $55

Non-Members: $75

Closing Night Party

Alte Münze Berlin

Am Krögel 2, Berlin, Germany

Saturday, May 18, 8pm

Help us close out our 2024 GAS Conference in style! The party is included with four-day conference passes, but tickets are open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and family even if they didn’t attend the conference.

Four-Day Pass Holders: Included

Additional Tickets: $50

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Overnight Trip: A Taste of Lauscha

Sunday, May 19th to Monday, May 20th, 2024

The glassy fun continues after the conference! Take an overnight trip to one of Germany’s historic glass hideaways! Led by Marcie Davis, this behind-the-scenes tour will take you into several flameworking studios in this charming German village. 

Details: Nestled in the foothills of the Thüringen Wald lies the glassmaking village of Lauscha. For over 400 years, this tiny town of 3,500 residents has been creating astonishing works in glass, with a more profound influence on the world glass scene than its diminutive size would suggest. Blown stags, sculpted red devils, wedding goblets, and vessels of all sorts are regional specialties. The tremendously complex and magnificent montage technique originated here, and it’s hard to believe that more than 50 separate sections of tubing can be combined into one 12” vase!  As the birthplace of blown Christmas ornaments, Lauscha provides the world with sparkling hand-silvered joy, and at one time their ornaments made up 95% of the decorations on American Christmas trees. You’ll spend time enjoying demos at the home studios of a variety of local artists, have a guided tour of Farbglashütte Lauscha, the famed Lauscha factory where rods, tubes, and decorative glassware are made, and be inspired by the works on display at the world-class Museum für Glas Kunst. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own mold blown hand-silvered ornament during our time with Michael Haberland, a third generation Christbaumschmuck maker. You will also dine on tasty local fare, enjoy the hospitality of the some of the warmest, kookiest and most talented folks on earth, and spend a memorable evening at the Gollo, the local pub where the magic of Lauscha happens! It’s a trip you will never forget. Hotel, breakfast, lunches, dinner and admission to all venues and activities are included. You may want to bring a spare suitcase for the glass you will assuredly want to bring home!
 
Note: Lauscha is a very hilly location where the ability to walk up steps is often necessary. It is unfortunately not handicapped accessible. Please bear this in mind. For information regarding transportation from Berlin to Lauscha, contact [email protected] for details.

Members: $450

Non-Members: $550

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

If you have not registered for the conference yet: choose your registration type, then add the desired ticket(s) to your order on the next page. Note: Reichenbach Factory Tour tickets are only available from the direct link and not via the conference registration portal. 

If you have already registered: contact GAS by email at [email protected] or phone at 206-382-1305 to assist you with adding this event to your existing registration.