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...

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...

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.

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 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...

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, ornaments, floats, flowers, hearts, and glasses. You can expect...

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.

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...

In this two-day workshop, using colorful pieces of glass, powders and frits, students will learn to design several pendants, coasters, ornaments, sun catchers, tiles and a fused and slumped plate or bowl.  This class will introduce you to the basic principles behind forming glass in the kiln to create beautiful fused glass pieces. You will be...