Glass Blowing Class

Learn glass blowing and sculpting glass via flame with expert glass Artist Mark Eliott. This is a truly hands-on glass blowing workshop that is perfect for beginners, as well as those with some experience.

Working with seasonal colours of glass, this workshop will cover:

• The basics of glass blowing using an "oxygen-propane" torch
• Using a variety of glass materials both clear and coloured "borosilicate" glass (you'll learn various types at the workshop!)
• Techniques such as sculpting, joining, stretching, blowing, encasement and colour mixing
• Safety talk on using a blow torch

When booking, choose a date that suits your skill level:

• Level one workshop days: Suitable for beginners - you'll be introduced to the basics of glass blowing. Runs on Saturdays.
• Level two workshop days: For those who have completed level one, or those with previous flame-work experience. In Level two workshops, you'll build on and further develop your skills. Runs on Sundays.
• You can also purchase a "Both Days" ticket type, which grants you discounted entry to consecutive Level one and Level two dates. If you do this, please book into the Saturday (not the Sunday). There may occasionally be one-off Level One classes that do not have a consecutive Sunday. In that case, if you purchase the "Both Days" ticket, the Level Two class will be on a different weekend.

You'll use both the right and left parts of the brain when you plan how to make your glass creation, using creativity and improvising on the spot. You will make a variety of glass objects that you can take home for your family and friends to admire. Small glass animals, small abstract creations, vessel forms, wearable objects and whatever else your mind can conjure.

During the day there will be a 40-minute break for lunch where you can either BYO lunch or there are a variety of lovely cafes outside of the studio. There will also be two 10-minute flexible breaks during the day where tea is provided. It's important to take a break when working with heat!

Concession tickets: If you are eligible for a concession ticket, please use the code GLASSCONCESSION at the checkout for a discounted rate.

If you're looking to do a shorter two-hour introductory class at a custom time, try our taster class instead.

• Level one is perfect for beginners and useful for intermediates.
• Level two is for anyone who has completed the level one workshop or intermediates with previous flame-work experience.
• Suitable for ages 10+ only when accompanied by a responsible adult. Minimum unaccompanied age 16.

Make and keep a variety of glass objects that you'll design yourself, and which you can take home for your family and friends to admire. Makes for a unique gift too!
 

• You must wear proper clothing - long sleeves and long pants from cotton or other non-flammable material. So no shorts or tees! Full covered shoes at all times and best to tie long hair back on the day.
• A container (such as a shoebox) to take your finished piece home after the class.

This is a fun indoor activity, suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or Xmas gift.