Glass Blowing Classes in Boston, MA

Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited to explore the work of renowned children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, subject of the 2005 Jewish Museum exhibition, Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.  Arthur Yorinks, award-winning author and director, will speak about his collaborations with Sendak, including most recently,...

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

This class is ideal for someone who would like to get the full glassblowing experience. Over the course of the weekend, we will develop an understanding of the wonderful material of hot glass. We will start with exercises to build skills, each skill builds onto the next. We will be making solid work the first day and moving towards blowing glass the...

Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts 25min. With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass.  You can expect to add color, turn the pipe, blow, and feel the heat. Any Experience can turn into a private event or party with 6 or more people. We look forward to...

Glass pumpkin workshops quickly introduce the idea of teamwork in the hot shop. You will work as a group to create hollow glass pumpkins with decorative stems. The glass pumpkin will give the first time blower a strong introduction to creating sculptural glass pieces in the hot glass studio.  No experience necessary.

Using Borosilicate glass, students will learn to shape and mold a variety of objects, including flowers, at a stationary bench torch. Sculptures will then be cased in clear glass to produce a pendant. The instructor will demonstrate techniques and then assist as each student works on their pieces.

This class will focus on gaining an understanding of hot glass and the bubble. Over the six weeks, through exercises we will slowly work our way towards making cups.  Each class we will build skills and understanding realizing the why and how as we become comfortable with turning, heating, and moving around with 2000F glass. We will also cover...

Glass Blowing Experiences are safe and fun with little time commitment. Each experience lasts about 15min to 20min (except for glasses which are  30-40min) With the help of an instructor; you will create a beautiful piece of glass.  Our projects consist of glass paperweights, pumpkins, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You...

Glass floats and ornaments are the basic and introduction to blowing glass. In this three-hour class, we will cover movement, safety, and basic skills to add air.  Through teamwork, we will create a variety of blown bubbles. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Note: Please show up 30 minutes before your time...

In this workshop students will have the opportunity to embellish clear glass with decorative frosted glass designs. Students will apply stickers and/or sticky vinyl to the pieces in any design they like.  Once the stickers have been applied the student will sandblast the piece to create a frosted effect anywhere that the glass is exposed. No...

The glass egg is a traditional form in Eastern European history. Create you own family heirloom for Easter this year. You will learn a variety of color techniques and stringer drawing on the surface of your egg while it is hot. No experience necessary.

Students will gain an understanding and ability to work with molten glass as a medium, creating pieces such as paperweights, vessels and sculptures. We offer a calm, respectful and creatively stimulating environment. Note: Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Please show up 30 minutes before your time slot.

This year make you own pint glass to enjoy your St. Patrick's Day brew. You will learn how to blow into a pint glass mold to create the same size glass every time. No experience necessary.

In this class we will begin to develop the skills to work with hot glass. The first hour will cover movement, safety, and basic skills. We will slowly progress into making paperweights, developing an eye and a feel for the material.  By the end of third hour our hope is you have an understanding of how glass moves as a material, you are more...