Berlin Glassworks is a really lovely non-profit that does free classes for kids, supports aritsts, and gives opportunities for adults to learn about working with glass, including glass blowing, cold working, and stained glass. They are however in permanent dire straits thanks to the volatility of the energy market, the disappearance of public funding grants under the current #Berlin government, and the simple fact that running a hot shop is expensive and hard to maintain.

They are currently doing a fundraiser to help with their funding situation, as well as place some relief on their financials by allowing them to bulk order things like glass cullet (the raw material you melt in a furnace to blow glass).

If you have the means, please consider throwing them a donation. Their work exposes many children to a disappearing craft, and provides a space for new glassblowers to learn. The donations are tax deductible. Help the arts and traditional crafts.

Official email: https://mailchi.mp/berlinglas/discover-medieval-glass-art-with-mathieu-grodet-in-berlin-10153021

EU link: https://crafting-change.funraise.org/
US link: https://www.every.org/dsz-international-giving-foundation-de/f/keep-glass-art-alive