Glass Blowing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Take a first step into the world of hot glass with this 3-hour class in which you'll learn how to manipulate molten glass, add color and shape it into a beautiful paperweight.

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...

Learn the art of kiln-formed glass by cutting, combining and molding cold glass in multiple forms to create functional or custom glass art objects. Projects in this class are designed to give students a well rounded understanding of flat glass techniques. Students in the class will learn about the tools, glass and kiln to work independently in the...

This four-day course is a condensed version of Glassblowing 2A. The content is the same, but because you will meet on four consecutive nights it will help accelerate the learning process.  You can continue to build upon the lessons of the previous day without needing to do a recap! If you're into quick learning, this is the class for you! Prerequisite: ...

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

Get excited for Fall with us by making your very own glass pumpkin! Achieve your own vision of a great pumpkin by learning the basics of blowing a bubble, adding your choice of colors, and get tips and tricks for adding a fun, unique stem.  Students can expect to make at least 1 pumpkin each per 3-hour workshop. No experience required – great...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 will...

Celebrate the fall season by making your very own classic glass pumpkin! Our fast-paced workshop gives you the experience of being a glass sculptor. Each student will create their own solid glass pumpkin or cat sculpture in this very popular seasonal workshop. No previous glass sculpting experience is required. Classes are on the hour, every hour. ...

Collected and treasured nationwide, glass pumpkins are whimsical little items that are sure to put a smile on your face! Now you can make your own on the spot at the Public Glass Pumpkin Patch! You will be guided through the process by a skilled artisan, no experience necessary! Create your fall keepsakes together, this is a fun experience for the...

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...