Beginning Glass Blowing

Four Thursdays, November 19, December 3, 10 & 17

Learn the basics of glass blowing in this four week class. In the first class will walk you through the basics of gathering glass out of the furnace and shaping it with a a variety of tools.  We will work on getting the glass the shape we want and keeping it on center. Once we are comfortable with that we will learn how to apply color and make a paperweight. In the second class we will move on to blowing, making a clear glss tumbler. In the third class we will build on these skills to make a tumbler incorporating color. In the fourth class will refine skills as we move on to making vases.

Each class will include roughly one hour of instruction and two hours of practice time.

Ages: 16 and up

Tuition: $325 + $20 materials fee for personal protective gear.

Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Abby Gitlitz

To register for classes please go to our Registration Form. Already registered?  Pay now through Paypal. Payment must be received to complete registration.

Blown Glass workshops

Try you hand at glass blowing at one of our drop-in workshops and take home your own piece of art. Sessions take 10-30 minutes depending on the item being made. Our instructors will do the hot and heavy work while you pick the colors and help shape the glass. Sign up today with a friend or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to schedule an event for your whole family!

  Valentines Hearts - January & February

  Sign up for a 15 minute slot. Call (812)369-4777 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your time slot.

  •   Create your own colorful hot glass heart for your sweetheart!  Participants will work with BCGC staff to create a one of a kind glass heart paperweight. You will work with   molten glass, apply color and shape your heart. Hearts are ready for pick up the following week.

  Tuition: $40/per person

  Prerequisite: None. All participants must be 10 or older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

  Mother's Day Flowers - April & May

Sign up for a 15 minute slot. Call (812)369-4777 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your time slot.

  • Create your own colorful hot glass flower for the special woman in your life.  You pick the colors and our instructors will help you shape it. Flowers are ready for pick up the following week.

Tuition: $35/per person

Prerequisite: None. All participants must be 10 or older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Blown Glass Pumpkins! - October (Dates TBA)

Sign up for a 15 minute slot. Call (812)369-4777 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your time slot. 

  • Create your own colorful blown glass pumpkin! You pick the colors and our instructors will help shape the glass while you inflate it. Then the pumpkin is removed from the blowpipe and a glass stem is added. Pumpkins are ready for pick up the following week.

Tuition: $45/per person

Prerequisite: none. All participants must be 10 or older.

 

Glass Ornaments - November & December (Dates TBA)

Sign up for a 15 minute slot. Call (812)369-4777 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your time slot. 

  • Create your own colorful blown glass ornament to hang on a tree or in a window! You pick the colors and our instructors will help shape the glass while you inflate it. Then the ornament is removed from the blowpipe and a glass loop is added. Ornaments are ready for pick up the following week.

Tuition: $35/per person

Prerequisite: none. All participants must be 10 or older.

Private Lessons

In this one on one glass blowing class students will learn how to make a colorful glass paperweight, a flower and an ornament. All classes have a 2 hour minimum. $70/ hour for one person, $40/hour per person for two or more people. Please email us to schedule a lesson. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel please call or text (812)345-2470. A refunds of credit for BCGC (good for classes, events, and our gallery) will be given if cancellation is received within 24 hours of the scheduled first class. A refund credit of 50% of class tuition will be issued if cancellation happens within 24 hours of the class. No refund will be issued if you are a no show.