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Step inside an East Bay glass studio for a focused, two-hour class where you’ll shape and blow a floppy bowl or vase under one-on-one instruction. Practical, hands-on, and beginner-friendly—bring closed-toe shoes and curiosity.
Step inside an East Bay glass studio for a focused, two-hour class where you’ll shape and blow a floppy bowl or vase under one-on-one instruction. Practical, hands-on, and beginner-friendly—bring closed-toe shoes and curiosity.
Steam and orange glow meet the hum of a furnace as you step into a small East Bay studio. The air carries the faint scent of molten soda-lime glass and oil from tools; instructors move like calm pilots around the glowing gather, guiding you to shape a ruffled bowl or a classic blown vase. The experience is immediate — hands-on, hot, and focused — with a maximum of six students so instruction is direct and steady.
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Operated by Slow Burn Glass · Oakland, California
Steam and orange glow meet the hum of a furnace as you step into a small East Bay studio. The air carries the faint scent of molten soda-lime glass and oil from tools; instructors move like calm pilots around the glowing gather, guiding you to shape a ruffled bowl or a classic blown vase. The experience is immediate — hands-on, hot, and focused — with a maximum of six students so instruction is direct and steady.
Glassblowing in the Bay Area has roots in the American studio glass movement of the 1960s; local artists and schools expanded the craft into a vibrant community of studios and galleries. The workshop sits near the San Francisco Bay shoreline, where tidal flats and industrial piers shaped the region's working-art character. That practical, maker-driven culture shows in the studio’s attention to technique, safety, and finishing — your piece cools overnight in an annealer before pickup or flat-rate shipping.
Expect to stand, step up on a small platform, rotate a pipe, and follow precise timing cues. Instructors handle the furnace while you shape and blow; no previous experience required, but basic coordination helps. Wear closed-toe shoes and cotton pants, tie long hair back, and plan for 2 hours plus cooling time. Reserve online and note cancellation and rescheduling rules: a $40 fee applies for late changes; shipping is a flat $25. Whether you come for a first-time craft push or a creative afternoon, the class delivers an energetic, tactile introduction to glass that leaves you with a handcrafted object and new skills to build on.
Participants must be at least 12 years old; ages 12–17 must be accompanied by a guardian.
No — glass must cool in an annealer overnight; you can pick up your finished work the next day or pay $25 to have it shipped.
Cancel at least 24 hours for a full refund; cancellations or reschedules within two days of class or no-shows may incur a $40 rescheduling fee.
No prior experience is needed; class is designed for beginners with hands-on guidance and a low student-to-instructor ratio.
Slow Burn Glass operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Steam and orange glow meet the hum of a furnace as you step into a small East Bay studio. The air carries the faint scent of molten soda-lime glass and oil from tools; instructors move like calm pilots around the glowing gather, guiding you to shape a ruffled bowl or a classic blown vase. The experience is immediate — hands-on, hot, and focused — with a maximum of six students so instruction is direct and steady.
Steam and orange glow meet the hum of a furnace as you step into a small East Bay studio. The air carries the faint scent of molten soda-lime glass and oil from tools; instructors move like calm pilots around the glowing gather, guiding you to shape a ruffled bowl or a classic blown vase. The experience is immediate — hands-on, hot, and focused — with a maximum of six students so instruction is direct and steady.
Glassblowing in the Bay Area has roots in the American studio glass movement of the 1960s; local artists and schools expanded the craft into a vibrant community of studios and galleries. The workshop sits near the San Francisco Bay shoreline, where tidal flats and industrial piers shaped the region's working-art character. That practical, maker-driven culture shows in the studio’s attention to technique, safety, and finishing — your piece cools overnight in an annealer before pickup or flat-rate shipping.
Expect to stand, step up on a small platform, rotate a pipe, and follow precise timing cues. Instructors handle the furnace while you shape and blow; no previous experience required, but basic coordination helps. Wear closed-toe shoes and cotton pants, tie long hair back, and plan for 2 hours plus cooling time. Reserve online and note cancellation and rescheduling rules: a $40 fee applies for late changes; shipping is a flat $25. Whether you come for a first-time craft push or a creative afternoon, the class delivers an energetic, tactile introduction to glass that leaves you with a handcrafted object and new skills to build on.
