Start this class as a beginner and leave as a glass making addict. In this
full-day workshop, you will learn each step of the glass blowing process from
experienced and encouraging glassmaking experts in their inspiring studio!
With all of the materials, supplies and equipment needed to make your own glass
provided in this workshop, learning to blow glass couldn’t be easier.
You will be part of a small group of 4-6 people with up to two tutors.
Although you’re building your technical skills, there’s still room in this
workshop for creativity- after all you're learning from top glass blowing
artists! With all the colours you could dream of, get experimental and let your
imagination take the reins to style your glass. In the beginning of this
workshop, you will learn how to prepare different colour and texture techniques
to apply to your glass pieces.
You will be able to make a bowl or paperweight and choose a final form from the
following list of functional objects:
- Drinking glass
- Vase
- Decorative bauble
Master how to safely and confidently heat molten glass in a 1100 degree furnace
which you will then gather and remove from the furnace using historical hand
forged tools. Make sure you’re full of hot air for the next step! Once you have
perfected removing your glass from the furnace, it’s time to learn how to sculpt
and blow your own glass.
After a hard and hot graft it’s time to chill out! Cooling your glass is equally
as fascinating and important as heating your glass, at the end of the workshop
you will learn how to safely and properly cool your glass like a professional.
Many students learn best through a combination of demonstrations as well as a
hands-on interactive teaching approach. This workshop is no exception! You will
watch a demonstration then safely learn more about each step in the glass
blowing process through having a go yourself.
Not only will you get to take your three perfect and personalised glass pieces
home at the end of the workshop, you will also be leaving with a full
understanding of the glass making process and techniques as well as a burning
hunger to create more gorgeous glass.
What's included in the price?
Although lunch in our full day course is included in the workshop, you’re
welcome to bring along any food and drink with you or visit the on site cafe.
It’s important to stay hydrated so make sure you bring along a bottle of water.
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the
course starts