Group Glassblowing Workshop

Name: Group Glassblowing Workshop
Brand: experiences.co.uk
SKU: 12313
Price: 190.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product ID: 12313

Valid for 12 months

Bedfordshire

Show Map

£190.00

Add to Cart

Pay in 3 interest-free payments of £63.33 with PayPal

. Learn more

Other Options

Private Glassblowing Workshop for One£350.00

About the experience

Learn a new creative skill with a Glass Blowing Workshop. Either book 1 voucher to be in a session with another voucher holder or book 2 for your own session together. With 3 or 4 vouchers you will get a full day experience for your group. When you arrive you will be welcomed with an introduction and safety brief. You will be taught how to use the different tools and how to gather the molten glass in the glassblowing furnace. After picking what colours and style you will be helped by your tutor to make a glass sphere, paperweight or vase. Once you have completed your final piece it needs to be cooled overnight, so you can pick up your creation at a later date or have it delivered to you. This is a perfect gift for the creative loved one in your life.

Overview

Learn how to blow glass
Workshop for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people
All materials provided
Hosted by talented artist Ricky Keech

The Gift Voucher

The Voucher can be shipped to you as a Gift Pack by post.
Or choose the free, instant e-voucher delivery option.
We offer same day dispatch, a choice of packaging and free exchanges.

Information

Itinerary

Introduction to the ancient art of glassblowing
All equipment and protective gear is provided
If one voucher is purchased you will be in a group with one other single voucher holder (am or pm)
Purchase 2 vouchers and it will be just the two of you (am or pm)
If 3 or 4 vouchers are purchased, it will be a private full day experience for your group

Itinerary

Welcome and introduction
Safety briefing covering safe practice within the workshop
Learn how to use different glassblowing tools
Gather molten glass from the glassblowing furnace
Produce a glass sphere, paperweight or vase
Pick and use different types of colour, rod, powder and grit
Work with your tutor to produce your final glass piece
Arrange for pick up or delivery of your work after an overnight cooling period
Due to the cooling process of the glass your pieces may not be taken home on the same day
They can either be packaged and posted to you at a charge of £10 per box
Alternatively once the piece is ready you can visit and pick it up

Restrictions

Minimum Age: 12 years

Availability

Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
Sessions for 1-2 participants are available for 10:00-13:30 or 14:00-17.30
If booking for 3-4 participants sessions start at 10:00 finishing at 16:00

Suitability

Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating or spectating adult
A good general level of fitness is required
Not suitable for spectators (unless under 16 where one adult must accompany)

Locations

Bedfordshire

Customer Reviews for the Group Glassblowing Workshop

Click here to see our customer reviews.

Sophie

Fantastic experience but a bit over priced! It made a great bucket list ticker!

Jean

What an amazing time I had. Ricky was a fantastic teacher giving clear instruction and guidance. He showed patience and made it enjoyable. I appreciated the incremental stages of learning how to gather, blow and shape the glass. Iâ€™m so pleased with my creations and thoroughly recommend this experience.

Sue B

08 March 2024

I really enjoyed this experience. Ricky was a good teacher and made me feel completely at ease. He explained what would happen and what he would help me to achieve. Then the fun began! You do need to be able to blow in a fairly steady and sustained manner and be fairly fit and independently mobile as there is a lot of very hot molten glass and some equipment to use and frequent movement between the furnace and working area. I was able to make four different items using colours of my choice and various techniques. Due to the long slow cooling time needed for the pieces you make, you have to wait several days for the results to be ready. Over all it was a very special birthday present.