Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing Opportunities
No Experience needed for any class!
Ornament Making Class: Experience the magic of glass blowing. These ornaments are not just for the holidays. They are beautiful to display year around. In this class we will help you create your own ornament to take home.
Flower Class: Pull and shape molten glass into a beautiful flower that never fades.
Hot Glass Sculpture Class: Experience the magic of sculpting molten glass. Transform molten glass into Twisted Paperweights, Hearts, or Birds. Students choose colors, melt in the reheating oven, then coax the glass using gravity, wooden molds and glass sculpturing tools to create their own work of art. A maximum of two designs (i.e. paperweight, heart or bird) will be allowed per class. Additional pieces may be made if time allows.
Bubble Bowl Class: Blow a molten glass bubble with your breath, then deflate it to create a delightful double walled bowl.
Mushroom Class: Capture the magic of the Fae by shaping molten glass into a colorful mushroom. Students choose 2 colors, melt in the reheating oven, then coax the glass using your breath, gravity and glass sculpturing tools to create their own work of art.
Cup Class: Experience the thrill of blowing and crafting your very own drinking glass.
Bowl Class: Use your breath and sculpting tools to craft a small bowl.
Combo Cup and Ornament Class: This is a combination of our ornament and cup making classes.
Combo Bowl and Ornament Class: This is a combination of our ornament and bowl making classes.
*** Items will require a 24-48 hour cool down period before you can take them home. You may stop out the next day or schedule a time to pick up your creations. We can also ship them to you. Class size is flexible – just ask.
How to Schedule: Contact us via email, phone or schedule directly with the Villages Folk School. All Students must be at least 12 years of age.
Requirements for ALL HOT GLASS CLASSES:
- Must be at least 12 years old (must be accompanied by adult if under age 18)
- Comfortable COTTON clothing – do not wear excessively loose and baggy clothing.
- Long Shorts (to knee) may be worn for the Ornament Making Class.
- Pants must be worn for all other classes.
- No Sleeveless Shirts
- Long sleeves are recommended for all classes except the Ornament Class.
- Closed-toe/heal sturdy shoes (sneakers are fine). No Sandals, Crocks or Clogs.
- Hair must be tied back
- It does get very warm in the glass studio, so wearing layers is always a good choice. During the summer months we use our Open Air Studio which is a structure with a roof and no walls. The temperature in the Open Air Studio will be similar to the outside temperature.
- Bring water to drink
- Protective eye-wear will be provided.
- Anyone not dressed as required will NOT be allowed to blow glass. No Exceptions!
- Vulgar and offensive clothing has no place here. Persons dressed in this manner will be asked to change their clothing or leave.
Call, email or schedule online at the Villages Folk School. Glass blowing opportunities are available by appointment only.
