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Valentine’s Soap Night Recap — Love Was in the Air (and So Were Amazing Scents!)      We had an absolute blast at our Valentine’s Soap Night, hosted by the always fantastic FigaroBrosGaming here in Steelton! The energy in the room was relaxed, creative, and full of laughter as participants rolled up their sleeves and dove into crafting their own 2-lb cold process soap loaves from scratch. Some came as couples for an early Valentine’s date night, others brought friends, and a few took on the creative adventure solo — but by the end of the night, everyone was proudly...

Snowflakes, Smiles & Sparkle — Fused Glass Workshop Recap    Our January 10th Fused Glass Snowflake Workshop may have been a smaller group, but wow — it was packed with creativity and good energy. There’s something special about a cozy winter class. With a more intimate group, everyone had extra time to experiment, ask questions, and really lean into the process. And every single participant chose to make snowflakes or snow inspired pieces — each one completely different from the next. Some were delicate, others bold and geometric, and all of them caught the light beautifully. One of the best...

Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop Recap — A Festive Day of Creativity! Our Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop with KimberCat Glass was an incredible success! On Saturday, December 13th, guests joined us at Coexist Gallery for a fun, hands-on creative experience filled with holiday spirit, glass art, and plenty of smiles. Participants designed two unique fused glass ornaments, choosing from base glass shapes and decorating them with frit, stringers, dots, and or shimmering dichroic accents. KimberCat Glass guided everyone through each step, teaching foundational glass skills while encouraging personal creativity. Even beginners were amazed at what they could create! Hot...

Candle-Making Workshop Recap — Holiday Creativity at Coexist Gallery! Friday’s Candle & Wax Melt Workshop at Coexist Glass Gallery was an absolute hit! With the help of our amazing host, FigaroBrosGaming, we spent the afternoon surrounded by incredible scents, vibrant colors, and tons of holiday cheer as guests of all ages dove into the art of candle making. Participants crafted their own custom 8 oz candles and two wax melt trays (six melts per tray), choosing from a huge selection of fragrances and plenty of shimmering mica powders and liquid dyes to personalize every detail. Our label-decorating station was a...

Soap Knight Workshop Recap — Creativity, Color, and Community! This past Saturday, Coexist Gallery had the pleasure of hosting the Soap Knight Workshop led by the talented team at FigaroBrosGaming — and what an unforgettable day it was! Throughout our three sessions at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM, participants of all experience levels came together to learn the art of cold process soapmaking while also crafting their own matching (or not)  4 oz soy candle. With each table filled with vibrant colorants, rich oils, custom fragrances, and plenty of laughter, the gallery was buzzing with creativity from start...