Glass Blowing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Continuing from Glassblowing 1A, the focus of this five week course is dexterity and proper usage of heat and tools, with an introduction to color and bit application such as handles. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1A, Glassblowing 1A Condensed or equivalent

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,...

This class will compel you to explore intensively the refinement of basic shapes. The cylinder and bowl will be reviewed, and the shaping and application of handles will be introduced through the instruction and practice of pitchers.  The roles of "gaffer" and "assistant" will be emphasized and experienced by everyone. You will gain understanding...

Take a first step into the world of hot glass with this 3-hour class! You'll learn how to manipulate molten glass, add color and shape it into a beautiful piece of solid glass art.

Kiln Casting is an easy way to manipulate solid glass into almost any shape, working primarily with wax, clay and plaster molds. This class focuses on the core skills of: plaster-silica mold making, lost wax processes and preparation of molds for the kiln. Students will be instructed cold working as well as how to generate firing schedules and understanding...

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.

Hot Glass Cold Beer is our favorite long-running event, combining glass demonstrations, live music, local craft beer and delicious food.  For a $35 donation, you can select your own hand-blown glass to drink your fill of beer or wine and take it home when the evening is over! VIP Tickets: $65 gets you reserved VIP seats, access to a VIP...

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...

If you would like to further develop your skills in the flame shop, join us for flame working 102. With this class students will learn to sculpt solid borosilicate leaves, tentacles and figurines. Introduction to hollow techniques include pulling points, attaching blow tubes, coil potting color, hollow implosions, hollow jars and wrap and rake techniques...

You will learn as many hot glass sculpting techniques that can fit in this 4 Day workshop!  The instructors, Karen and Jasen will demonstrate bit working, cane drawing, applying texture and fused powder drawings, sculpting inside and outside the bubble and solid working. They will teach you how to use torches, the garage, and using teamwork to...

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

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 when...

This course is designed to further one’s understanding, through practice; the skills, techniques, and forms executed in 2A.  Students will expand their vocabulary further with optic molds and color and take time to address any individual problems or difficulties encountered in glassblowing technique or the execution of a piece.  Students...

Take an in-depth crash course in glassblowing. Spend the morning learning fundamentals and practicing basic techniques. Break for lunch, then spend the afternoon using what you've learned to make more advanced pieces you can be proud of.  Ages 12+ welcome.