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Glassblowing at SGAA
SGAA features 3 studios spaces, each housing a distinct type of glassblowing. In our Hot Shop, we offer furnace glassblowing, a traditional Italian-style method of glassblowing whereby students can make items like bowls, vases, ornaments, and paperweights. In our Flame Shop, students learn lampworking, also referred to as flameworking or torch working. This is how glass beads, marbles, pendants, and other small sculptural forms are made. Lastly, our Warm Shop is where we do glass fusing/slumping and kiln casting. Fusing and slumping are done by cutting shapes out of sheet glass and creating a composition to be slumped into the mold of your choice. Similarly, kiln casting employs a technique whereby you create your own mold and cast glass chunks into the mold. The Warm Shop utilizes ambient heat from a kiln, as opposed to in the Hot Shop and Flame Shop where you use direct fire or ovens to manipulate the glass while it is in a liquid state. ***Please note: our Hot Shop is open September through May. Our Flame Shop and Warm Shop are open year-round.***
What to Wear/Bring to class
Please wear comfortable, cotton clothes to SGAA. Polyester, though fashionable, is flammable! Wear closed toed shoes, tie your hair back, and avoid wearing dangly jewelry or metals (watches). Bring a water bottle, sunglasses, and a snack. For all day classes or Specialty Workshops, please either bring a bagged lunch or we can order delivery. We do not pick-up food during classes. If you have any other questions, please call our office at 884-7814.
***Please see Specialty Workshops for classes by Visiting/Guest Instructors.***
Glassblowing Experiences
These are quick introductions to the fundamentals of furnace glassblowing. They are exciting, safe, and great for sharing with loved ones, coworkers, and friends. Receive a 10% discount for groups of 10 people or more. The pieces you create will be ready for pick-up two days after your event or can be shipped to you.
BLOW YOUR OWN... EVENTS
BYOBs are quick (15-30 minute) events that can be scheduled any time of year between September and May. You choose the color and style of your holiday ornament, bowl, vase, or pumpkin. Then, you will assist one of our illustrious instructors in the glassblowing process, blowing air into your piece and shaping the glass. These events are perfect for individuals, pairs, or for groups of up to 25 people. Around holiday time, we set aside full days for individuals and pairs to come in and participate in BYOBs. Give a BYOB as a gift, or do it yourself to create your own glass art gifts! We do require a credit card number upon scheduling a BYOB. We charge a $20 fee upon failure to attend an appointment. Any cancellations 3 days before an appointment will not be subject to this charge.
  
Blow Your Own Ball
$45 ($20 for each additional ornament)
Maximum group size: 25
Blow Your Own Bowl
$55 ($25 for each additional bowl)
Maximum group size: 20
Blow Your Own Vase
$65 ($30 for each additional vase)
Maximum group size: 15
Blow Your Own Pumpkin
$85 ($40 for each additional pumpkin)
Maximum group size: 15
Slump Your Own Plate!! (year-round)
$60 ($30 for each additional bowl)
You choose the colors, shape, and design of your bowl/plate. Then, work with our instructors to create a unique fused object. Schedule a SYOB between our regularly scheduled classes or anytime with groups of 6 or more. Receive a 10% discount for your group of 10-20. Students usually make 2 pieces during this hour-long experience.
Paperweight Experience for Two
$130/person
3 hours- PWE can be scheduled any day we have openings between our regular class scheduling. This is an introduction to the art of furnace glassblowing. Under the guidance of an instructor, you will turn molten glass into 3-5 paperweights of your design.
Glassblowing Experience for Two
$220/person
GBE can be scheduled any day we have openings between our regular class scheduling. This is a 6.5 hour experience and we suggest 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the time line. GBE offers a thorough introduction to the basic steps, tools, and techniques of off-hand furnace glassblowing. You will be creating paperweights, bowls and tumblers.
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