Feb 28 2024
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Jun 26 2024
2 Hour Intro to Glassblowing-Beginners

2 Hour Intro to Glassblowing-Beginners

Presented by Blackstone River Glass Center at Blackstone River Glass Center

This class is tailored to beginners that would like a bit more than just the “Create your own” experience. In this class, students will receive demonstrations and learn how to use all the tools necessary to make ones own piece. This is a small class with only 4 students per station so that the instructor can work with each student in depth. Beginners will start forming a solid form such as a paperweight, flower, heart. This is a good way to learn the steps without having to worry about centering your bubble ( less overwhelming ). After that we move into blowing bubbles. Students will each learn how to inflate the bubble by blowing into the blowpipe. After learning how to apply color, the instructor will assist the student into making an ornament, drinking vessel or bowl.

Each student will make two pieces. NOTE: For those that have already taken a paperweight and/or ornament class, you will work with your instructor on something more advanced and get a choice of bowl, vase or whatever whimsy brings you!

All glass will be cooled down slowly in an annealer and ready to pick up in 48 hours.

Shipping is an option for an additional $10. We are closed on Mondays. This class is for ages 14 and up.

Admission Info

Phone: (401) 773-3181

Email: info@blackstoneriverglass.com

Dates & Times

2024/02/28 - 2024/06/26

  • May 15, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • May 22, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • May 29, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 5, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 12, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 19, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
  • Jun 26, 2024 at 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm (Wed)
Location Info

Blackstone River Glass Center

30 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

Parking Info

Blackstone River Glass Center is located in the Cadillac Mills complex. There is ample off street parking for the building.