Featured Sponsor: Maganda Glassworks
Owners Twyla Lawson (left) and Heath Lawson (right) with a group of their monthly members.
Maganda Glassworks LLC is a kiln-formed (fused), stained-glass & lampwork teaching studio located in Independence, Oregon. Since opening our doors in May 2023, we have continued to grow our class offerings. Currently offering classes for individuals and groups in stained glass, fused glass, and lampworking. We also create custom art and perform repairs in our fantastic 3600 sq ft studio. We recently completed a redesign of our torch set up and are planning to host guest hot glass instructors in Fall 2026. Watch for announcements soon!
Heath Lawson showing off a new commission.
In January 2024, we decided to follow our dreams and Heath left public service to become our full time artist. Twyla works full time in the public sector, as does our daughter (Cassie) who is also an owner. Heath was born in the Philippines and is a veteran of the US Navy. With family roots in the Philippines, we named the studio “Maganda” which means “beautiful” in Tagalog.
New this year we have a nice retail space with stained and fusible (Bullseye) glass, as well as tools and other glass artist supplies. Come check us out! Our goal is to create a community of artists, from beginner to expert, who learn and grow together, exploring the incredible art of glass. We would love to have you join us to learn more about the world of glass art! Visit us at MagandaGlassworks.com for contact info and our Facebook page to see what we have been creating recently.
We are coordinating an Open Studios tour and sale for our area on Saturday August 1st from 10 am to 5 pm watch for more details soon.
We will also be hosting a PNW Glass Guild Picnic Saturday August 29th. at 11 am. Come and talk glass!
The new glass sales area
The updated torch area