Learn a new creative skill with a Glass Blowing Workshop. Either book 1 voucher to be in a session with another voucher holder or book 2 for your own session together. With 3 or 4 vouchers you will get a full day experience for your group. When you arrive you will be welcomed with an introduction and safety brief. You will be taught how to use the different tools and how to gather the molten glass in the glassblowing furnace. After picking what colours and style you will be helped by your tutor to make a glass sphere, paperweight or vase. Once you have completed your final piece it needs to be cooled overnight, so you can pick up your creation at a later date or have it delivered to you. This is a perfect gift for the creative loved one in your life.
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Most customers buy a flexible voucher and book later. Here are the key things to know:
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Overview
- Learn how to blow glass
- Workshop for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people
- All materials provided
- Hosted by talented artist Ricky Keech
Itinerary
- Introduction to the ancient art of glassblowing
- All equipment and protective gear is provided
- If one voucher is purchased you will be in a group with one other single voucher holder (am or pm)
- Purchase 2 vouchers and it will be just the two of you (am or pm)
- If 3 or 4 vouchers are purchased, it will be a private full day experience for your group
Itinerary
- Welcome and introduction
- Safety briefing covering safe practice within the workshop
- Learn how to use different glassblowing tools
- Gather molten glass from the glassblowing furnace
- Produce a glass sphere, paperweight or vase
- Pick and use different types of colour, rod, powder and grit
- Work with your tutor to produce your final glass piece
- Arrange for pick up or delivery of your work after an overnight cooling period
- Due to the cooling process of the glass your pieces may not be taken home on the same day
- They can either be packaged and posted to you at a charge of £10 per box
- Alternatively once the piece is ready you can visit and pick it up
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 12 years
Availability
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Sessions for 1-2 participants are available for 10:00-13:30 or 14:00-17.30
- If booking for 3-4 participants sessions start at 10:00 finishing at 16:00
Suitability
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating or spectating adult
- A good general level of fitness is required
- Not suitable for spectators (unless under 16 where one adult must accompany)
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
