Glass Blowing Classes in San Francisco, CA

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

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.

On day 1, get a handle on the basics. Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the workbench. Create a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Learn more advanced skills on day 2 to make a larger, colorful drinking glass, a bowl, and a delicate...

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.

Become a bona fide glass blower in this set of cumulative glass blowing classes. Start with the basics, and with your instructor's guidance, work your way up to independently creating your own original work. Walk the walk and talk the talk by gaining a deeper understanding of the craft than you would in a shorter class.  Our goal is for you to...

Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight.  Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes...

In this workshop you will learn glass cutting tips and tricks that will sharpen your skills and grow your confidence in tackling your kilnglass projects! Tools and Materials Included Materials fee of $5 due to instructor day of.

In this workshop you will learn the basic theory behind kiln-fused glass, practice glass cutting, and design a functional glass plate from start to finish.  Tools and Materials Included Materials fee of $15 due to instructor on the day of the class.

Learn how to design your own kilnglass shirt pins or magnets! Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

Learn how to design your own set of kilnglass accent coasters. Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

Do you love glass beads and wonder how they are made? Now you can learn the fundamentals of glass torch work and make them yourself! Topics include a brief history of beads and glass technology, safety procedures, tools and techniques. Demonstrations and plenty of studio time for hands-on work. Required supplies for this program: $15 materials fee...

In this workshop you will learn the basic theory behind slumping techniques, adjust firing schedules, and designing a functional glass bowl from start to finish.  Glass Cutting or Fusing Basics classes recommended prior to this course but not required.  Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

Create a unique object to be cast in glass! In this one-day workshop we will create a small object to be cast in clear glass. Once our object is created we will hand build a mold to become our casting vessel. We will calculate the amount of glass needed to fill the mold and prepare it for an overnight firing. Your finished piece will be polished and...