Glassblowing - Pumpkin Class Details

Glassblowing - Pumpkin

One Day Only: 

Where:  Delphi's Lansing Creativity Center

When:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Create your own glass pumpkin while working out of Delphi's "Double Dragon" furnace in this traditional glass blowing class. Learn the basics of this ancient art form through hands on experience with authentic tools and equipment. Students will complete one (1) unique pumpkin when working personally with an instructor. Class always begins with verbal safety instruction, followed by a live demonstration. When it comes to making your piece, students can participate as much as they feel comfortable! We have a variety of frit (crushed up glass) to choose from to personalize your color combination. Length of class is approximate and depends on the number of participants. Those that finish first are welcome to stay and watch the rest of the participants, or depart.

Your creation needs to be annealed (cooled down slowly) in a kiln, and will be available for pick up the following day, or can be shipped for a small fee.

Safety glasses are mandatory and will be provided. Please do NOT wear open toed shoes or sandals.

The following are recommendations, but not required to participate in class:
Long pants, and a long sleeve shirt can help shield from heat. 
Natural fiber clothes are best (cotton, linen, etc.)
Hair that can obstruct your view is encouraged to be tied back.
Students are advised to bring their own water, however cold bottled water will be provided.
Pictures and videos are encouraged.

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Class Reviews

5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
  •   Fantastic Class! Highly Recommend
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Pros : - One on one instruction - small class size - reasonably priced
Cons : Hot!!! Although that's the point, right! I really did feel safe the whole time.
Other Thoughts : I would love to do this again or another of their glass blowing classes.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5 out of 5 stars
  •   Glass Blowing Pumpkin class
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Pros : I would highly recommend this class to anyone! The instructors were very helpful and it was a great experience.
Cons :
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5 out of 5 stars
  •   Great (pumpkin) fun!
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Pros : One on one instruction felt very safe and helped me make a pumpkin that looks great!
Cons : Really none, I highly recommend this class.
Other Thoughts : Roy and Isabel are very good teachers. I will look for their classes again. Thank you!!
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful
4 out of 5 stars
  •   So fun!!
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Pros : It was a great experience! Fun, with really nice and fun instructors! Loved the small class size. It’s a fun one time class.
Cons : I would have enjoyed putting the stem on the pumpkin. A bit sad we had to let the instructor do that part. But I understand that it could be dangerous for a first time glass worker.
Other Thoughts : I’d love to do some other projects besides the ornaments. The heart paperweight looks fun.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful