**Project Calendars are posted here AS SOON as they are available. Labeled images of projects are at the bottom of this page (two projects per evening, each participant makes one). Every item is fun to make and will be a bit quirky so we encourage you to enjoy the experience, no matter which one(s) you sign up to make!**
Our glassblowing classes are designed for those aged 18+. Those who show up for class and are not of age, forfeit payment.
For the complete beginner, looking for that first experience with molten glass, Ghost Pepper Glass offers its “Taste Of Glassblowing” workshops for $85/person. These events allow individuals, couples and groups can come in and each make a unique souvenir with the help of a professional instructor. Unlike some other studios that offer a similar program, we want to allow you to do as much of the glassmaking process as possible while maintaining a safe environment, of course!
Students will work one-on-one with an instructor for about 15 minutes to make their small souvenir chosen from the two set projects for the evening. It seems fast until you realize that your instructor can make the same object in 3-5 minutes so we do slow things down quite a bit to explain the process and allow you to do a lot of it yourself. You’ll chose your project, colors and any other stylizing before getting started. If there are other participants in your party, they will be able to observe, cheer you on (or heckle) and take photos until it is their turn, even if they are signed up for a different time slot. You can BYOB (responsibly) and we encourage you to stick around before/after your turn to watch others participate, ask more in-depth questions, and shop our retail space! (10% off the day of your class!) Items must cool overnight so please allow for pick up on the following business day or after. We are closed every Monday. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and natural fiber clothing. We will provide all other tools and materials.
Our 9 Project Options are pictured below: Pumpkin, Lil’ Dish, Suncatcher/Ornament, Paperweight, Heart, Moon Rock, Flower, Mushroom and Bud Vase.
FAQs
Can I make a cup or an different project option than is set for the evening?
Nope! This is our lowest cost and quickest format. As such, we need to keep things streamlined to keep on schedule. More importantly, we want to keep you safe! So we’ve set out fewer tools and equipment to limit the number of hazards in the space. This means that we aren’t even set up to go off script. If you want to try something different, sign up for a Private Lesson format but keep in mind, you’ll still be limited by your own skills or lack thereof. So, if you choose to shoot for the moon, you may go home empty handed.
I’d like to see what the item would look like.
You’ve scrolled past the sample images of the items. Some folks skim quickly and merge the two projects into one (i.e. “mushroom flower” or “pumpkin ornament”). We offer two project options per evening class so don’t expect some hybrid of the two!
There’s only one space available but my partner and I want to come in. Can you fit in two?
Nope! All glassblowing instructors teach one student at a time so this would be like asking your barber to cut your hair and a friend’s at the same time…doesn’t sound the least bit safe or successful. We also cannot allow two people to collaborate on a single piece. It’s just not how we have structured our classes and while it might seem like a little adjustment to accommodate you, we have worked for decades to hone in our class formats so that they provide the best possible experience for the widest range of folks. Remember, this isn’t life or death. It’s just a glassblowing class!
Can my kids (under 18) participate or watch?
Our glassblowing classes are strictly for participants 18+ years of age. During private lessons or private group workshops we can sometimes accommodate observers under 18 so long as they are accompanied by an adult. HOWEVER, this crash course is fast-paced and other adults may BYOB to the event. As such, it is not always a safe environment for children even just to observe. Please leave the kids at home or come through at another time when the whole family can safely watch from inside our gallery space.
Why do you only offer Ornaments during November/December?
It’s silly but we just call them “Sun Catchers” outside of the holidays. When we called them Ornaments year-round, many people would tell us it felt weird to make holiday decor in May. When we called them Sun Catchers year-round, folks asked when we would be offering Ornament workshops. When we tried to fit both words in every time, it led to formatting issues. And so we now call them by two names, seasonally, to please the masses who, rightfully, are still confused. Honestly, you’ll have fun no matter what you make or what you call it.