To Sign up for Classes or The Glassblowing Experience
please call us at 253-383-3499.
Half deposit is required
For 1-day, 2-day and 6 week classes.
*Cancellation Policy*
for all classes we need at least one week notice to fill your spot in
the class. Failure to call and reschedule one week before forfeits your deposit or gift
certificate. Those students who do call one week before the class starts can reschedule
to another date or time.
Credit Card Hold required for The Glassblowing experience.
Guests doing the glassblowing experience must leave a credit card number to hold the appointment. 48hr notice is required to cancel or reschedule. Failure to give 48 hr notice will result in your card being ran for 50% of your scheduled service. Thanks. TGS Team.
Our instructors will help you experience the magic of hot glass!
*Currently Every Saturday & Sunday by appointment*
This hands-on session allows you to pick and apply colors,
twist and turn them if you want,
then blow or shape them into a unique and beautiful piece of art glass.
Pick from one of nine shapes created and designed by you.
Small shapes include:
Paperweight, float, ornament, votive, bowl, vase or wall plate.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
It is possible to walk in if there is an opening,
but we suggest you call ahead to reserve your spot.
(We can be more than a week booked out)
Your glass item will be ready for pick up the next day after 1pm, except Sundays as we are closed on Mondays.
For out of town guests, shipping is available.
Groups are welcome.
Ages 8+
This is a one on one session with a skilled glassblower,
but others may watch.
(30 minutes to pick your shape/design/color
and 30 minutes to create your piece.)
$65+ tax
Now available......
JUMBO-SIZE your Glassblowing Experience $125
Shapes include:
Jumbo float, bowl or clam shell.
(30 minutes to pick your shape/design/color
and 45minutes to 1hr to create your item.)
If you would like to create a JUMBO, please let us know at the time that you make your reservation. Thanks
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Specialty 4hr Workshops for Beginners 4hrs $150 with 6 Students Max.
*Students will make 4-6 items*
Blown and Solid EGGS- Sunday March 11th 9am-1pm Blown and Solid EGGS- Sunday April 1st 9am-1pm
_________________________________________ Paperweights- Sun April 15th 9-1pm
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Floats and/or Ornaments- Sat April 21st 9-1pm
Floats and/or Ornaments- Sun April 22nd 9-1pm
Floats and/or Ornaments- Sun May 20th 9-1pm
__________________________________________ More to come in the Summer....
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Back by Popular Demand...
Garden Art Glassblowing Experience $85
2012 Dates:
Sat March 10th OR Sun March 11th
Sat April 14th OR Sun April 15th
Sat May 5th OR Sun May 6th
Sat June 9th OR Sun June 10th
Sat July 7th OR Sun July 8th
Sat August 4th OR Sun August 5th
Sat Sept 1st OR Sun Sept 2nd
COMING SOON.... Create your own Hummingbird Feeder.
30mins to pick out shapes and colors and 30 mins for each garden art. These pieces come on a copper fitting and come with copper pipe and rebar for the garden! Spaces limited so call soon.
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* NEW * NEW * NEW *
Stuffed Floats!!
With the help of a skilled glassblower you will create a colored float with a clear window. Then you pick your beach items such as shells, sand dollars and sand that we will fill after your float cools. We will seal them with a flat piece of glass and there you have it. These sessions are just like the glassblowing experience, 30 minute sessions but only on specific days!
Cost is $80 + tax
NOW AVAILABLE EVERY SAT and SUN !!!!!
* Stuffed Floats can be picked up 2 days after creating them!*
* New 2-Day Classes $225 * Students will work with instructors on the basics of glassblowing. Class will meet for 4 hours a day, for 2 consecutive days. Students will make paperweights, ornaments and small vases. 2012 2-Day Workshop Dates:
FULL-- Sat Jan 21st & Sun 22nd 9am-1pm
6 Spots -- Sat Feb 25th & Sun 26th 9am-1pm
6 Spots-- Sat March 24th &Sun 25th 9am-1pm
6 Spots-- Sat April 28th & Sun 29th 9am-1pm
6 Spots- Sat May 26th & Sun 27th 9am-1pm
6 Spots- Sat June 29th & Sun 30th 9am-1pm
This six week class is aimed to teach the students how to work independently with the glass. This class requires no previous experience and introduces the student to the basics of blowing glass. The student will learn simple techniques to make basic forms including: paperweights, ornaments, cups, bowls, plates and vases. Classes are four hours each that meet once a week. All tools, supplies and color are included.
Beginning and Intermediate
Tuesday Nights 6pm-10pm
(Only 1 spot open)~Jan 24th-March 6th (skipping Feb 14th) 6-10pm
~ March 13th-April 17th 6-10pm
~May 8th- June 12th 6-10pm
~July 10th- August 14th 6-10pm
~Sept 11th- October 16th 6-10pm
~ Oct 30th-Dec 4th 6-10pm
Intermediate I:
Prerequisite: Beginning Glassblowing
See above for dates.
$575 Intermediate-Advanced Students will need to buy their own color.
PLEASE CALL FOR CLASSES
Intermediate II & Advanced:
*CALL FOR CLASSES*
Please bring your own color.
$575
Private Lessons:
4 hours with a Glassblowing Instructor
$350
*Call for more info*
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2012 -6 Week Classes (Beginning and Intermediate)
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
114 S. 23rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-3499
