Glass Blowing Classes in Boston, MA

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 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.

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...

Give your sweetie a flower that will never wilt. During this workshop, you will learn basic glass blowing theory to produce brilliantly colorful glass flowers. No experience needed, all tools and materials provided.

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...

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.

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 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...

This beginner course will introduce flameworking at a stationary bench torch. This class is the ideal way to enjoy the excitement of melting the glass in the torch while making your very own piece. Students will experience putting the melted glass on the mandrel, controlling, shaping, and sculpting it to produce colorful beads. The course is intended...

Give your sweetie a flower that will never wilt! During this workshop, you will learn basic glass blowing theory to produce brilliantly colorful glass flowers. All materials included. Important notes about the hot shop: To work safely in the Hot Shop you must wear closed-toed sneakers or shoes.  Please do not wear sandals, flip flops,...

This class is for the experienced fuser who is looking to get more experience with the kiln. There will be a series of exercises, which will require high temperatures and hands on manipulation. Color bars and drop through will be covered to create one-of-a-kind glass pieces.  These colorful elements will then be included in a series of fused...

Using either Moretti or Borosilicate glass, students will learn how to make several styles of marbles, such as complex twists, raked designs, and paperweight-style encased flowers.  Our experienced instructors will also teach students the techniques for encasing marbles in clear for a magnifying effect, and make glass stands for you to proudly...

This course will introduce you to the process of applying photographic quality images to glass. You may choose to take a one or two day class. Day one (3 Hours): You will learn how to transfer an image to resist and then to flat glass. The glass can be sand blasted and paradise paints can be applied. Examples of imagery can include logos, text, hand...

This class will introduce you to the basic principals behind forming glass in the kiln to create beautiful fused glass pendants. You will be introduced to all of the tools, basic glass cutting and kiln forming theory.  When these one of a kind pieces come out of the kiln a Diablo staff member will attach a sterling silver bail by which to hang...