Who We Are
Gonzo Glass Studio was founded in 2017 by Patrick Gaughan. His goal was to teach as many people as possible about the joys and satisfaction of working with glass. Over the years, the original location grew into a community staple, serving as art gallery and event center. In 2025, in order to satisfy the growing demand for professionally run glassblowng classes, Gonzo Glass Studio moved into a much larger space. Now able to host up to 12 students at a time, Gonzo Glass Studio is the only publically accessible group flameworking studio in Burlington County, NJ.
Our Mission
Our Mission at Gonzo Glass Studio is to create a safe environment where we can share the magic of glass art and science with as many people as possible. Our profesionally-educated team is deeply dedicated to making every student feel welcomed and empowered.
The Gonzo Glass Team
Patrick Gaughan - Owner
“I want to create an Army of Glassblowers”
On the Torch since 2017, Patrick acts as team leader and teaching assistant for group classes.
@PatinthePinkHat on Instagram
Max Duffy Rodriguez - Glass Educator
Max Duffy started teaching himself glass art in 2020. Building a glass studio in his South Chicago garage, he explored kiln forming and flameworking. In 2022, he moved to New Jersey to pursue a Scintific Glass Technology degree from Salem Community College. After recieving his glass degree, Max worked at SCC as a Teaching Assistant for industry-leading artists like Amy Lemaire (@AmyLemaireStudio) and Angela McHale (@RoseGlassArt).
@MaxDuffyGlass on Instagram