Beginners' Glassblowing Workshop

Recent reviews of Beginners' Glassblowing Workshop

• 5/5 from Luke Farbotko, attended Aug 2026: This was an awesome experience with great fun and laugha alonh the way. Thanks to them both. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Corine Auzou, attended May 2026: Maureen and Michelle are fabulous, I’m glad a fulfillied I longtime dream in their care. I loved learning glassblowing & making and can’t wait to do the next level up!
• 5/5 from Catherine Curry, attended May 2026: I took my grown-up daughter for her birthday and we both had a fabulous time. Our instructor Michelle was spot on with the balance of instruction and encouragement, and with Maureen giving helpful hints we couldn't go wrong. The small class size makes this a really engaging experience. We are both very impressed with ourselves and what we made!
• 5/5 from Natasha van Leeuwen, attended Mar 2026: This class was so much fun! I was slightly nervous at the start but Michelle and Maureen made the experience really enjoyable. They walked us through all the steps associated with glass making initially making the paperweight and then showing us glass blowing techniques to create the bauble. I would highly recommend this class for something different and it gives a great insight into the artform of glassblowing and making vases.
• 5/5 from Marion Macqueen, attended Mar 2026: The glass-blowing workshop catered for both novices and people with some expertise. The tutors were personable and very explicit as well as safety conscious. We came away with two products each. I’d highly recommend Maureen Williams’ course.
• 5/5 from David Wilson, attended Mar 2026: 10/10 I can highly recommend this class, very well run and thoroughly enjoyed the activity
• 5/5 from Scott, attended Mar 2026: Maurine and Michelle are great teachers. Relaxed and fun experience. If your thinking about giving it a go, book with them
• 5/5 from Louise How, attended Mar 2026: Amazing. Many thanks to you both for giving us an incredible experience. Very professional, but great fun and great humour. We loved every aspect of the class.
• 5/5 from Kim McLaren, attended Dec 2025: I did a class with Maureen and Michelle and loved It. They were so helpful and made it easy to make my baubles.
• 5/5 from Kim A, attended Nov 2025: Michelle and Maureen made this experience so enjoyable with their exceptional talent, patience and fun banter. It was amazing how much we learnt in a short space of time - and the finished products are just gorgeous! Thank you…
• 5/5 from Felicity Olfers, attended Nov 2025: Couldn’t recommend more highly, we were so hands on but felt really safe. Everything was explained really well and we all had a great time!
• 5/5 from Linda Corazza, attended Nov 2025: Such a great class! The teachers are amazing, they gave me so much autonomy and guided me while making me feel like I was really good at it
• 5/5 from Timothy Glenn Hillman-Laub, attended Oct 2025: Our introductory glassblowing workshop on Saturday was fantastic. Michelle was a calm, supportive and entertaining teacher. Her instructions were clear, informative and well timed. Both Michelle and Maureen have vast experience and their passion for glass is infectious. There was a lot of laughter and it was a fun and enjoyable session but we also learned a lot. Our finished product which arrived today is surprisingly impressive and hugely satisfying. Thank you so much. Peter and Tim
• 5/5 from Abbey Layland, attended Aug 2025: An awesome glass blowing experience led by the amazing Michelle and Maureen with Harley as the special guest. We learnt many techniques and skills associated with the craft and art of glass blowing. Michelle and Maureen were patient and very attentive with us as we learnt on the go. Can’t wait to see our final creations Highly recommend the class
• 5/5 from Tori Swedosh, attended Aug 2025: This workshop was great. Being led by generous and experienced Michelle and Maureen, it felt safe and fun. Each participant ended up with 2 very unique and lovely pieces. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Josie Samers, attended Jun 2025: The glassblowing workshop was absolutely fabulous! Small group size, brilliant teachers, and really great fun. We made a paperweight and a bauble each and everyone was delighted with the results. Very highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Breanna Fitton, attended Apr 2025: We had a really fun time with Michelle and Maureen making a bauble and paperweight. Michelle was always guiding and supporting us so it didn’t feel unsafe or hard. It was a unique and cool experience.
• 5/5 from Raymond de Krielen, attended Mar 2025: Maureen and Michelle were so fantasic! They were both very welcoming and very attentive throughout the class. This was a great experience and I recommend it to anyone and everyone to give it a try!
• 5/5 from Sarah Mickan, attended Mar 2025: Great experience
• 5/5 from Davina Dadley-Moore, attended Mar 2025: A huge amount of fun. Maureen and Michelle are generous with sharing their knowledge and skills. There were only 4 students. Michelle structured the class well and is a hands-on and encouraging teacher. As an absolute beginner, I felt safe, had time to learn and could ask questions. I’m looking forward to seeing my paperweight and bauble in a couple of days. And to boot, I’ve always been told that I’m not practical, so you don’t have to be especially good at this kind of thing. Michelle and Maureen will help make it happen. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Louise Lamb, attended Nov 2024: Thankyou! This class was so much fun and I completely loved learning the whole process!
• 5/5 from Prudence Perry, attended Oct 2024: Birthday gift, very well received. The teaching was great. Safety was on point. The atmosphere was easy and open. The educators were generous.
• 5/5 from Troy Hicks, attended Oct 2024: This was a birthday gift for me ans it was one of the best gifts I've ever had. Maureen and Michelle made us feel at ease right away and made the session fun, educational and we left with a sense of accomplishment. There are only 4 people in the class which allows them to provide individual attention. Very worthwhile.
• 5/5 from Lorraine Coleman, attended Aug 2024: Fantastic workshop, I have a new appreciation for hand made glass ware. Teachers Michelle and Maureen have amazing knowledge and teaching skills. Thoroughly enjoyed my day.
• 5/5 from Jillian W, attended Aug 2024: The instructor is very experienced and was very conscious and aware of the safety of the students and I felt very assured during the whole process even though I was afraid of the heat at first. It was really fun learning how to blow glass and how to add different colours to the work as well as pinching and twisting molten glass to add swirls and cutting to introduce bubbles. I really enjoyed myself and would definitely love to try it again!
• 5/5 from Leigh Keillor, attended Jul 2024: Michelle & Maureen were excellent to learn from! I had a eally fun experience & thoroughly enjoyed my session - thank you
• 5/5 from Angela Elizabeth Smith, attended Jul 2024: Wonderful experience. Great atmosphere. Michelle and Maureen were lovely and explained everything well and made the session fun
• 5/5 from Brianna Smith, attended Jun 2024: My fiancé and I had an amazing class with Michelle and Maureen! Michelle was a patient teacher who was clear in her directions and provided lots of support as needed!
• 5/5 from Kimberly Williamson, attended Jun 2024: Maureen and Michelle were very welcoming. They done a great job of walking us through the steps and helping us make our glass masterpiece. Thank you ladies for an awesome day!!
• 5/5 from Anna-Mae Ashman, attended Jun 2024: I had such a wonderful experience, it was so much fun and well set up. ️
• 5/5 from Julie Chetcuti, attended Apr 2024: Teachers were awesome. Had so much fun. Scary at 1st but they teach so well and make you comfortable. Definitely do it again.
• 5/5 from Claudine Dearn, attended Apr 2024: Such a fun and informative class and a great way to spend the afternoon. We all produced 2 beautiful glass items- a paperweight and an ornamental bauble. Michelle, our teacher provided great instruction and support whilest we learnt how to use the tools, Maureen, the owner was friendly and informative and Harriet the dog was super cute, and provided lots of cuddles. I'll definitely be back to build on my skills and play with beautiful molten glass again.
• 5/5 from Gideon van Twest Smith, attended Mar 2024: Absolutely wonderful experience with Maureen and Melissa. We had been looking forward to doing this since Chirstmas and it was well worth the wait. Expert care was taken into preparing us for what was in store in the workshop and I felt fully supported in my first time in a hot shop. The class was light-hearted, informative and fun and the chemistry between the two expert glassblowers was a joy to be a part of. There was enough guidance to keep you safe but also enough freedom to allow you to feel in control of your emerging artwork. I had to earn my pieces and work for them but never felt in over my head. An incredible ratio of 4 students to 2 teachers was a real stand out in my class today. It was intimate, full of laughs and generous in length. I would absolutely do it again and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a truly unique and exhilarating experience.
• 5/5 from Neil McKenzie, attended Mar 2024: Fantastic experience. Great venue. Close to the city. The studio provided all necessary tools and materials, in a safe enviroment. Both Maureen and Michelle were patient, shared their wonderful glass making skills, and above all made the class fun. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Tim Ness, attended Mar 2024: Michelle and Maureen provided a safe and welcoming space for our first time in a hot shop. Everything was clearly explained, assistance was always on hand. Great experience.
• 5/5 from Sean Colson, attended Mar 2024: An incredibly fun and engaging class. Maureen and Michelle were so good at their craft, excellent teachers and very forthcoming with their knowledge and experiences along the way. We would be back there in a heartbeat for another class in the future.
• 5/5 from Tamara Popovic, attended Mar 2024: This class was amazing. Michelle and Maureen very helpful and love to have a laugh, it made the day very enjoyable. Would highly recommend taking this class you won't be disappointed.
• 5/5 from Tina Moorthy, attended Dec 2023: This was my first time trying out a glassblowing workshop and it was so facinating. This was truely an eye opening experience learning how molten glass can be manipulated to make a beautiful end product. I got to make a bauble and a paperweight. Michelle was so through in teaching and was there with me hands on with every step. I would definitely reccomend this workshop, it feel soo good working the molten glass with different tools and Michelle makes sure your final product is looks good. I had an array of different pieces of glass to add color to both my glass ornaments. Thankyou so much Michelle and Maureen; they are two very lovely people i had the pleasure of meeting.
• 5/5 from Lisa Mahony, attended Nov 2023: Great class run by Michelle & Maureen. I really enjoyed learning how this is done. Thanx for a great experience.
• 5/5 from Bianca Ellis, attended Aug 2023: My partner was interested in glassblowing and after watching many episodes of “blown away on Netflix” I decided to book a beginner class for us to try. So we booked “Maureen Williams glass” with Maureen & michelle. It was an absolutely fantastic experience. The ladies were very informative and made the experience a fun learning activity. Really easy instructions to follow. Highly recommend giving this class a go. Thanks again ladies, we had a ball and won’t forget this lifetime experience. Just amazing!