No experience necessary. Nope. Nada. Nothing.
Beginner classes cost anywhere between $100 per person and $225 per person.
We know you’ll walk away from your first class wanting more. We see it every day! It’s an experience everyone should do at least once in their life. Who do you know who can say “yeah, I made that myself!” Why not let that be you?
Offering several novice classes, we’ll help you determine what’s best for you based on your time, budget, and what you want to make. You’ll be guided by one of our glass artists to learn the basics and have some fun.
Click the tabs below to see classes available in the Hot Shop and Torch studio.
Hot Shop / Glassblowing
Available Hot Shop / Glassblowing Beginner Classes
One-Hour Blow-Your-Own Projects:
Pick which project you want to make, and we’ll help you through the process. It’s a perfect time for a small group of people who want a taste of what glassblowing is like.
Paperweight
$125 per person
Cactus
$225 per person
Floppy Bowl
$175 per person
Flower
$100 per person
Sucky Bowl
$125 per person
Tumbler
$175 per person
Vase
$225 per person
Torch Studio / Torch Work
Available Torch Studio / Torch Working Beginner Classes
Beginning Bead Making
This class is taught in our state of the art torch studio. You’ll learn proper safety practices and how the studio is set up, before moving on to the basic skills of lampworking using our propane/oxygen Nortel Minor torches. We’ll teach you how to make stringers, twisties, and how to embellish beads with a variety of decorative techniques, including dots, raking, lines, swirls, foils, encasing, and twists.
Price:
- 3-Hour Class: $240 per person
- 6-Hour Class: $460 per person
- No experience necessary
- All materials included
Take the Beginning Bead Making Class
Beginning Borosilicate Pendants and Sculpture
This class is taught in our state of the art torch studio. You’ll learn proper safety practices and how a studio is set up. Working on propane/oxygen Bethlehem Bravo torches you’ll learn the necessary skills of lampworking to melt colorful glass rods into pendants and sculptural pieces. Learn how to make stringers, twisties, and embellishments with a variety of decorative techniques.
Price:
- 3-Hour Class: $260 per person
- 6-Hour Class: $500 per person
- No experience necessary
- All materials included
Take the Borosilicate Pendants and Sculpture Class
Already a glass artist?
Contact us as we’ll work with you to find, or create, the class that’s just right for your level of expertise. Our artists will meet you where you’re at so you can learn exactly what you want. Or, take a look at the upcoming Master Classes.