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ALL CLASSES ARE PRIVATE. You will only blow glass with the glassblowers and those you book your class(es) with.

Classes in glassblowing are an experience like no other, and available any time of year, are great for gifts, anniversaries too.

Glassblowing classes are offered Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

CALL TO RESERVE A CLASS. 802-362-2227. 

Weekends & Holidays FILL UP EARLY.

Our current class options include:

Paperweight making – $50 per person, per paperweight. 

Make your own glass paper weight! You will be able to pick glass colors, bend, pull, stretch and mash up molten glass, then shape it to make your own, one-of-a-kind glass paperweight – handmade here in Manchester, Vermont by YOU! Time will vary, but plan for a minimum of 15 minutes per person, per paperweight. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required, walk-ins welcome as time permits.

Blown glass object – $100 per person, per blown object.

Make your own blown glass, bowl, or vase! You will be able to pick glass colors, handle molten glass, then blow and shape it to make your own, one-of-a-kind pint glass, or perhaps a wavy bowl or a flower vase – handmade here in Manchester, Vermont by YOU! Time will vary, but plan for a minimum of 30 minutes per person, per blown object. Reservations required, walk-ins welcome as time permits.

wrapping a piece

Glassblowing 101 – 2 people, 2 instructors for 2 hours, $450 total.

Some pieces you may make include: paper weights, drinking glass, and a bowl or vase. Reservations required.

WHAT TO WEAR TO CLASS – best choices: jeans, pants, capris, sneakers, tshirts, natural fibers. 

Please DO NOT WEAR – PERFUME, open toed shoes, crocs, high heels, short shorts or polyester clothing.

Special Events, Field Trips & Customized Classes

We can tailor a glass blowing class for most size groups, field trips, parties and skill levels – give us a call to work out exactly what you want to achieve.

finished straight bowl
finished wavy bowl
opening a glass
shaping the paperweight
creating a neckline

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  1. Venture Vermont: Manchester Hot Glass | Stratton Mountain Blog says:
    September 9, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    […] If you want to become a glass blowing master, you’re a beginner looking to sharpen your skills, or you want to get as much information possible, take the glassblowing 101 class.  You’ll get to make 4-5 glass pieces like a shot glass, pint glass or glass flower. Andrew also hold various other classes – check them out here.  […]

  2. Rainy Days in Manchester and the Mountains - Stratton Magazine - Celebrating Manchester and the Mountains says:
    August 25, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    […] Manchester Hot Glass isn’t just a place to find a beautiful piece of glass art for your home, try your own hand at glass-blown creations with instruction from Andrew and the team. With projects and teachings designed for kids as young as five, this is a great opportunity to try something you may have never done before. Pick colors, bend, pull, and stretch molten glass in the workshop on Elm Street. Get a group together and call Manchester Hot Glass to make an appointment for a lesson. […]

  3. Creative and Crafty Get Together's in Greater Nashua - Most Visits says:
    April 24, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    […] a glass object like a paperweight or beads or learning to blow glass. In New Hampshire, check out Manchester Hot Glass or Terrapin Glassblowing Studios for a variety of classes and price […]

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Glass & Crystal Repair
Chipped lips, broken stems, scratches & nicks on glass or crystal can be repaired affordably. We often work with existing pieces to create reproductions.

Please contact us for quotes. 802-362-2227

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