Intro to Glassblowing

One Day Only: Feb 04, 2024

Where: Delphi's Lansing Creativity Center

When: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Learn the fundamentals of glass blowing in this four hour exploriatory class. Students will learn about the various tools used in glass blowing along with safety protocols. While working with our Double Dragon furnace, students will become more familiar with the tools and process. Students will make practice pieces as they develop their skills. Learn to make glass objects like ornaments, paperweights and flowers. Students will share time at the furnace while creating a couple of pieces. Instructors will help guide students through the process as they learn the basics of glass blowing.
All materials and use of tools is included.

Students should wear natural fiber clothing like cotton.
Long sleeved crew neck style shirts are recommended.
Long hair should be tied back.
Closed toed shoes are required.

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Cost: $125
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Call: 800-248-2048 x3024

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Class Reviews

(5 reviews)

5 out of 5 stars

Intro to Glass Blowing

By SandySellers on February 6, 2024

Pros : The instructors were amazing! Very patient and really did a great job of explaining concepts and providing interesting information.

Cons : The only downside is waiting in between projects while others worked, but this is pretty unavoidable.

Other Thoughts : I loved this class! I would love to do another.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Afternoon

By frisbeego on February 5, 2024

Pros : Roy & Izzy were phenomenal. They had the perfect blend of safety, teaching, and humor. They were incredibly patient and committed to making our glassworks great, despite my failures. To listen to them, everything went as planned (even though I know it didn't!). I liked the class structure. Four hours sounds like a lot of time, but the time flew by. Also, I didn't feel rushed. It was nice to have a set project (ornament) and then a personal choice. 10/10. I would recommend the class to anyone remotely interested in glass blowing and would probably even take it again myself.

Cons : No cons. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We can't say enough good things about Roy and Izzy. They made the class enjoyable and memorable.

Other Thoughts : 1. Consider adding to the online class descriptions about what you could bring, e.g., a water bottle. You provided water (which was awesome), but -- having never been in a hot shop -- we were uncertain if we could bring our own. 2. During the second exercise, it would be nice if the teacher or student told the rest their intention before they started. (Obviously, only if they're comfortable.) Then, as you're watching others, you can better understand why they're doing what they're doing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Experience

By brendaisbored on July 11, 2023

Pros : The instructors were extremely helpful and with you every step of the way. The class size was small so you had plenty of hands on time.

Cons : Hot! But really, what else would you expect. Just bring water and proper clothes

Other Thoughts : I hope I get to take this class again!

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5 out of 5 stars

Glass blowing

By Robin5713 on June 20, 2023

Pros : Fun class, great instructors with a lot of patience. You are encouraged to do what you can and they will take care of the rest!

Cons :

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5 out of 5 stars

Great class

By fionn_mkuehl0112150240 on June 20, 2023

Pros : Lots of info and hands on time

Cons :

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