Glassblowing - Paperweight Class Details

Glassblowing - Paperweight

One Day Only: 

Where:  Delphi's Lansing Creativity Center

When:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Create your own unique glass paperweight in this traditional glass furnace class.  Students will learn the basics of glass furnace work while making their own round paperweight.  Students will be taught about safety, working with glass blowing equipment and tools, while working with Delphi's "Double Dragon" furnace.  Individuals will work with Delphi instructors and can participate as much as they feel comfortable.  Students will complete one paperweight during class.  The creation of the paperweight does not require blowing the glass but students can add a bubble to their paperweight if so desired.
Length of class is an appoximate and depends on the number of participants in class.  

Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals.
Long pants are recommended but not mandatory.
Natural fiber clothes are best, cotton, linen, etc.
Long sleeved cotton shirts are recommended. 
Long hair should be tied back.
Safety glasses must be worn, glasses will be provided.
Students are advised to bring water, cold bottled water will be provided.

  • Category
  • otherc
  • Skill Level
  • Beginner
  • Need Help?
  • Call: 800-248-2048 x3024

Class Reviews

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  •   Fantastic experience and instructors!
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Pros : My sister signed up for this class because we have been obsessed with glassblowing since very young. We used to spend hours, with our mom, at Greenfiedl Village watching the glassblowers there. Our mom passed away last April and we wanted to do something to honor her memory and taht we know she would have loved. Our instructors (Roy and Madison) were SO patient, knowledgeable, and great to work with. They clearly explained all processes to our group, made sure we followed important safety protocols, demonstrated various techniques, and patiently worked with us to learn basic glassblowing techniques and solve challenges as they arose. It was a truly lovely experience. We can't wait to pick up our paperweights once they come out of the annealing kiln!
Cons : None.
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5 out of 5 stars
  •   Glassblowing - Paperweights
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Pros : It was great. We worked individually with an instructor and they both were excellent. I'd do it again.
Cons : My paperweight got a little scratched in the process. I might want to do it again.
Other Thoughts : This was great because it was really tailored to our skill levels, which is pretty low for me. Thank you. Great job. I think we'll be back for other classes. It was fun.
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