Glassblowing Half Day Masterclass

Create your own glass art using historical glassmaking tools and techniques.


Blowfish Glass UK
Blowfish Glass UK
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3 hours Class size 5 to 6     label £240

This intensive three-hour-long Easter masterclass will help you discover the dynamic world of glassblowing! Why not share this exciting experience with your friends and family? This beginner masterclass is perfect for gathering your friends and family for a group workshop, for couples getting creative together, or for you to simply learn and develop your skills on your own.

Everything you need is provided in this workshop - it couldn't be easier to learn this crafty skill!

Gain glassblowing skills and exercise your creativity while in the presence of experienced glassblowing artists! Explore an array of vibrant colours to use in your glass and get experimental with grand silver and copper leaf!

You are guaranteed to make and take two of the following glassware ornaments and art pieces:

  • Christmas Bauble
  • Paperweight
  • Bowl (suction bowls are really fun to create!)

Learn how to safely and comfortably heat molten glass in an 1100-degree furnace and master how to gather and remove your glass from the furnace with historical hand-forged tools. Now, blow and form your glass!

It's time to cool off! Cooling your glass is as captivating and essential as heating your molten glass. End the workshop by learning how to cool your glass like a glassmaking pro!

With a mixture of step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on guidance, you can learn by trying each technique yourself with the guidance of your encouraging teacher!

Take home and display your two original glass pieces with pride! You will leave this workshop with a comprehensive understanding of glassblowing approaches, methods, and techniques and a thirst to keep creating and expanding this skill!


Knowledge required
Complete beginners
 
What you'll get
Two finished glass masterpieces.
 
What to bring
The studio can get very hot, so be sure to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated and wear comfortable clothing. There are lovely cafes on-site with delicious food and drinks if glass blowing works up your appetite.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Location

Unit 15, Red House Glass Cone, High St, Wordsley, Dy8 4AZ

52.4763785246662, -2.1569756742613246 Coordinate for Google Maps

Glassblowing Half Day Masterclass location
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Blowfish Glass UK
Blowfish Glass UK

Instagram followers15k
5.0 (1)

With its goal to be an ambassador for artists and their work, Blowfish Glass elevates a time honoured craft into the aesthetically sublime. Female glass artist, Bethany Wood leads their online gallery – a treat for the senses, it hosts a diverse array of startlingly singular work that conveys an acute understanding of contemporary glassblowing. Who better than to learn from? If Blowfish Glass's customer satisfaction wasn't enough of a selling point, they prioritise experimentation in their courses, allowing you not to get too bogged down by a strict format so you can follow your artistic intuition! Blowfish Glass have been making waves in the medium, assuring them an easy spot in our list of the best glass blowing courses.

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