Location(s): St. Louis, MO
Day of Glassblowing
- Renovated 1930's service station provides a state-of-the-art facility with 8,000 sq. ft of usable space
- Learn all the basic tools and techniques of glassblowing in a single 6 hour session
- Create a totally unique paperweight, glass tumbler or small bowl
- Great experience for those intrigued by glass-blowing, or anyone looking to explore a new creative outlet
Description:
Tap into your artistic soul and learn how to create art with glass. This day intensive class covers all the basic tools and techniques of glassblowing in a single afternoon.
This sampler will open your eyes to the world of molten material and have you leaving with a plentiful amount of information on this topic.
Most students will typically make a paperweight or two, a small glass or tumbler, and a small bowl or dish during this class.
Topics covered include:
- Safety and Equipment Overview
- Turning the pipe and working at the bench
- Marvering and jack lines
- Punty's
- Gathering
- Bubble Blowing
- Transferring
- Opening a cup
Availability:
Sunday's, select dates 10:00a - 4:00pm
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Location(s):
St. Louis, MO
Essential Information:
All materials are included.
Duration:
6 hours
Maximum Participants:
small group
Spectators:
One spectator is allowed for this experience.
Weather Dependent:
This experience is not weather dependent.
What to Wear:
Cotton clothing. Long sleeves and pants along with close toed shoes.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 30 days in advance of intended date of use.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.