This style of class is how most glassblowers start. Learn the basics of glassblowing with a trained instructor in a group setting. No prior experience is necessary; our expert instructors will lead you through every step of the process, from handling the tools to shaping molten glass. You'll learn the fundamentals of glassblowing in a safe and encouraging atmosphere, gaining hands-on experience.
Our studio is equipped with all the necessary facilities and tools, ensuring you have everything you’ll need. Through interactive demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, you'll quickly grasp essential techniques and build confidence in your abilities.
In this class, you will learn:
- General safety measures to follow
- Vocabulary of tools, their uses, and where they go
- How to navigate the hotshop
- How to gather glass and shape it
- How to blow glass into a vessel
In this class, you will make:
- A 3 digit solid piece to practice jacklines
- A flower to practice using tweezers
- A blown vessel to practice blowing, using block molds, and jacks
- A paperweight to practice using block molds (if we have time)
If this class doesn’t fill, the date and timeframe may be subject to change.
Wear closed toes shoes and cotton long sleeves. Bring a lunch and sunglasses.
If you want a more one-on-one experience, ask about our private sessions.
Ages: 14+
Dates: Sunday, November 15th 2026
Timeframe: 10am-4pm
This style of class is how most glassblowers start. Learn the basics of glassblowing with a trained instructor in a group setting. No prior experience is necessary; our expert instructors will lead you through every step of the process, from handling the tools to shaping molten glass. You'll learn the fundamentals of glassblowing in a safe and encouraging atmosphere, gaining hands-on experience.
Our studio is equipped with all the necessary facilities and tools, ensuring you have everything you’ll need. Through interactive demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, you'll quickly grasp essential techniques and build confidence in your abilities.
In this class, you will learn:
- General safety measures to follow
- Vocabulary of tools, their uses, and where they go
- How to navigate the hotshop
- How to gather glass and shape it
- How to blow glass into a vessel
In this class, you will make:
- A 3 digit solid piece to practice jacklines
- A flower to practice using tweezers
- A blown vessel to practice blowing, using block molds, and jacks
- A paperweight to practice using block molds (if we have time)
If this class doesn’t fill, the date and timeframe may be subject to change.
Wear closed toes shoes and cotton long sleeves. Bring a lunch and sunglasses.
If you want a more one-on-one experience, ask about our private sessions.
Ages: 14+
Dates: Sunday, November 15th 2026
Timeframe: 10am-4pm
