Glass Blowing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Take a first step into the world of hot glass with this 3-hour class in which you'll learn how to manipulate molten glass, add color and shape it into a beautiful paperweight.

Learn the basics of hot glass in this closely supervised, team-driven course, studying the effects of heating, cooling and gravity and making paperweights and drinking glasses.  This class meets on three consecutive weeknights, as a condensed version of our 5-week class.

Our most popular class, the 3-hour Beginner Glassblowing Class is the perfect introduction to the art form of blowing glass. This class is ideal for those who are interested in learning about the glassblowing process and thrive in a learning environment that emphasizes hands-on, learn-by-doing teaching style. In the class session, student artists...

Designed as a continuation of the Beginning Glass Blowing experience, this class allows students to practice what they have learned while gaining new instruction in the fundamentals of glassblowing. This is a 3 hour class that is taught to the skill level of the students enrolled.  Prerequisite: Must have already previously taken Beginner Glass...

Learn how to blow an air bubble into molten glass and shape it into a finished pint glass or stemless wine glass for everyday use. Learn how to utilize a mold and various tools at the workbench. Choose from a selection of colors for a truly unique work of art. Class is held at Slow Burn Glass in Richmond: 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804.

This intro-level class is designed to allow students to make their own pilsner-style beer glass or a classic stemless wine glass. Each student will learn the basic skills to see how drinking glasses are made for everyday use.  No previous glassblowing experience is required.

Continuing from Glassblowing 1A Condensed, the focus of this three-day condensed course is dexterity and proper usage of heat and tools, with an introduction to color and handles. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A, Glassblowing 1A Condensed or equivalent

In this introductory class, students will learn the basic techniques involved in making solid and blown glass. Students will be introduced to studio safety, hand tools, equipment and hot working.  The class covers body posture, gathering, shaping and tool usage.  At the end of six hours, each student will have had the opportunity to manipulate...

Learn How to Sculpt the Female form from an expert in this 4-day intensive workshop!  Detailed demonstrations and step by step guides will combine to build a framework for success, and extensive supervised practice sessions will ensure that you get it just right! 

Learn the basics of hot glass in this closely supervised, team-driven five week course, studying the effects of heating, cooling and gravity. Students will learn the basic techniques involved in making solid and blown glass.  Students will be introduced to studio safety, hand tools, equipment and hot working. The class covers body posture, gathering,...

It's summer! What better way to celebrate than blowing glass?!  Typically our workshops only allow for solid glass sculpting, but this summer, we're breaking out the blow pipes! This fast-paced seasonal workshop gives you the experience of being a glass blower. Choose to create either your own terrarium or a glass cactus! Can't get much cuter...

This weekend intensive offers an in-depth look at flameworking with molten borosilicate glass. Over the course of two 4 hour sessions, students in this class will be introduced to the foundations of flameworking and will create marbles, pendants and small sculptures.

Why settle for a hot date, when you can have a glowing red molten good time? Turn the heat up on a Friday night by learning something new and exhilarating with your romantic partner at a Molten Hot Date Night with Slow Burn Glass. Feel the intense heat as you both press, pull, and blow into soft and supple glass until it transforms into something...

This three hour cup making course will introduce you to the basics of creating a blown glass vessel! This class is designed for those who have already taken a Play With Fire or Team Building Workshop, and will build upon the basics taught through paperweight making.  You will learn how to tackle the various unique challenges that arise...

In this creative camp teens will learn the basics of fusing and slumping, glassblowing, casting and flameworking from professional artists throughout the week, spending a couple of hours in each studio every day. Students will leave with a handful of artworks and a basic understanding of the unique collaborative art that is glass.  Projects...