THE Specialty Workshop
*Specialty Glassblowing Experience $195+TAX*
(Bee, Cactus or Snowman)
*Available on specific dates only with limited availability *
Up to 30 minutes per person. Up to one hour total. Age 12+
Shapes are limited to those listed.
The Seasonal Glassblowing Experiences are unique from the Regular Experience, as creating a bee, cactus or a snowman requires the help of two skilled glassblowers instead of one.
For that reason, we offer these sessions on specific days.
BEE GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCE
Your choice of color(s) for the body, stripe and stinger as well as your choice for the expression (smile, frown or none). Your Bee can either hang or sit with your choice of a clear glass hook or clear glass foot. The wings will be clear and the eyes will be black.
SNOWMAN GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCE
You have many different options for the design of your Snowman! Choose from a top hat or Santa hat with your choice of color(s) for both the hat and the scarf. You can choose to make a short (2 bump) or tall (3 bump) Snowman. The eyes and buttons will be black, carrot nose- orange and you can choose from the lined smile or dotted smile.
CACTUS GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCE
Cactus are fun and so is this glassblowing experience. Choose from color of cactus, color of flower and if you want a clear or brown colored patty for it to sit on.
*2024 Specialty EXPERIENCE DATES*
Limited availability – Subject to change – Waitlists available when sessions are full
Saturday, July 20th
Sunday, November 17th
Saturday, December 7th
Sunday, December 8th
Appointments start at 1 hour in length (30 minutes to design and 30 minutes to create your piece), each additional person will add 30 minutes to your appointment time (two people- 1 ½ hours, three people- 2 hours) depending on availability. This is a one-on-one session with a skilled glassblower, but others may watch. Please book for the number of participants.
Thank you to all of you who have supported our small art-based business for the last 16 years! We feel so grateful and honored to be sharing our passion with others.
*2-Hour Pumpkin Workshop $350+tax*
Up to 2 hours per person. Age 12+
~Available Seasonally. Shapes are limited.
*Seasonal Workshops are offered in the fall and have limited availability*
Sign-ups begin on July 1st online.
These workshops are limited and will fill up quickly.
Ages 14+
In this 2-hour workshop you will make 4-5 pumpkins with the help of a skilled glassblower.
Pumpkin Workshops will be 1:1 with your instructor for the full 2 hours. Student will make 4-5 pumpkins in the 2-Hour Workshop
*There are some limits to what types of pumpkins can be created*
We want you to have a fun workshop and experience the magic of hot glass. Getting you perfect pumpkins is not the ultimate goal. Your pumpkins will be uniquely yours.
*2024 PUMPKIN WORKSHOP DATES coming in Spring of 2024*
Each workshop day will have 4 sessions;
Session 1: 09 am – 11 am (8:30 am arrival)
Session 2: 11 am – 01 pm (10:30 am arrival)
Session 3: 02 pm – 04 pm (1:30 pm arrival)
Session 4: 04 pm – 06 pm (3:30 pm arrival)
Limitations and Specifications:
Workshops cannot be shared with another person. If you are scheduling for yourself and a friend, you can book separately at the same time or back-to-back in different sessions.
Requirements
No open toe shoes/sandals, or synthetic materials. Cotton clothing is best. Best to bring a snack and hydrating drink.
Offered seasonally with limited availability
You will work 1:1 with a skilled glassblower to make 4-5 pumpkins for up to 2 hours
Shapes, styles and designs are limited to what we have found to be the most successful
Our hope is to provide you with a fun workshop and help you experience the magic of hot glass! Your pumpkins will not be perfect – but they will be uniquely yours!
Sign-ups begin JULY 1st and can book online under CLASSES at the downtown location
2024 DATES;
Saturday, September 7th
Sunday, September 8th
Saturday, September 28th
Sunday, September 29th
Saturday, October 12th
Sunday, October 13th
Saturday, October 19th
Sunday, October 20th
Each workshop day will have 4 sessions – each session has space for 1 person and 2 people;
Session 1: 9 am – 11 am (8:30 am arrival)
Session 2: 11 am – 1 pm (10:30 am arrival)
Session 3: 2 pm – 4 pm (1:30 pm arrival)
Session 4: 4 pm – 6 pm (3:30 pm arrival)
LIMITATIONS
Ages 14+
Workshops are 1:1 with a skilled glassblower
You can sign up for 1 person at $350 + tax or 2 people at $600 + tax
If booking for 2 people, you will work side-by-side in two separate stations with two different glassblowers. You will both have the same arrival and end time. Workshops are limited, utilize the waitlist.
REQUIREMENTS
Payment is required at time of booking
You will receive a full refund if cancelling 2-weeks in advance – any cancellations that occur less than 2-weeks before workshop will receive a refund of 1/2 the cost of the workshop total
No open toed shoes/sandals, or synthetic materials. Cotton clothing is best.
*Sip and Create Events $165+tax*
First Event- Wed Jan 24th 5pm-8pm With Locust Cider
TGS’s first Sip & Create Event! Sip 4 -Four-ounce ciders from Locust Cider in a variety of flavors (21+) and with the help of a skilled Glassblower create a blown glass pint glass. Your pint glass will not be perfect but will be perfectly yours. Pint glass will be available for pick up the following weekend at Locust Cidery in Tacoma.
2805 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 301-1498
~Upon booking online you will choose a time to create your glass but you will need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior and we suggest staying to enjoy the Cider and good company from 5pm-8pm
-One person, one pint glass, 4-4oz Ciders $165
-Two people, one pint glass, 2x 4-4oz Ciders $180
-Two people, two-pint glasses, 2x 4-4oz Ciders $330
*Blown glass pint classes must be hand washed. No Dishwashing, Microwave or Hot Drinks*
Please email tgsglass@gmail.com with any questions.
*Sip and Create $165+tax*
Limited dates
Ages 21+
Book online; arrive 30-minutes prior to your appointment time. Event is from 5-8 pm, after you make your glass you can stay to enjoy drinks and good company!
Sip 4, 4-ounce adult beverages of different flavors and create your very own handblownPINT GLASS or STEMLESS WINE GLASS withthe help of skilled glassblowers!
1 person: $165 + tax – 4, 4-ounce beverages + Drinking Glass Glassblowing Experience
2 people: $330 + tax – 4, 4-ounce beverages x2 + Drinking Glass Glassblowing Experience x2
We are also offering a CREATE NOW & SIP LATER $150 + tax
Limited dates
Book online
Similar to the Sip & Create except there will not be adult beverages served during these events
1 person: $150 + tax – Drinking Glass Glassblowing Experience (Pint or Stemless Wine glass)
2 people: $300 + tax – Drinking Glass Glassblowing Experience x2 ( Pint or Stemless Wine Glass x2)
About your handblown drinking glass
Hand Wash ONLY
Not dishwasher/microwave safe
No hot beverages
Your glass will not be perfect, but it will be uniquely yours!
Pick-up the following week
Ages 8+
Workshops take place in the Fusing Studio
Offered on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Book Online at the Proctor location
$65 + tax to create your own 6×6″ fused glass tile
Pick-up 1 week later
Contact Group Coordinator for groups of 10-40 people (tgsglassgroups@gmail.com, 253-383-3499 x3)