Frequently Asked Questions
1 / DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE ?
Yes
2 / ARE YOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LIKE A SHOP?
We are not open to the public, appointment only.
3 / CAN PEOPLE SPECTATE ? (Just Watch)
We don't offer spectating due to health & safety.
4 / HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PARTICiPATE?
16 years of age minimum.
5 / DO YOU NEED ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH GLASS?
No, none at all.
6 / I WEAR GLASSES OR CONTACTS IS THAT OK ?
Yes, contact lens are preferred, but glasses are fine also.
7 / CAN I MAKE WHAT I WANT?
Not as such, there are set courses to choose from... The experiences have been designed to give the participant the highest possibility of success within the given time.
8 / CAN I DO LONGER SESSIONS OR A COURSE OF LESSONS?
Yes this is something that is considered on a individual request, so get in touch.
9 / DO WE MAKE THE SAME THINGS EACH TIME ?
No we vary the items made by returning customers.
10 / HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO GET GOOD AT GLASSBLOWING?
It takes years to develop the skills and you will always be looking to improve but with tuition its much quicker, but you have to be tenacious and keep practising.
Hours equals powers.
11 / IS GLASSBLOWING EXPENSIVE ?
Yes, relatively. Whenever you turn your torch on your spending money. All the tools and equipment required to keep you safe are expensiveas is the glass itself, but these can also be investments if this is a career you wish to persue
12 / IS IT WORTH IT ?
Absolutely yes, you learn a new skill, have a new experience and take away an original piece of art or jewellery that will inspire and impress. Come and give it a go!
Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE ?
Yes
ARE YOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LIKE A SHOP?
We are not open to the public, appointment onl;y
CAN PEOPLE SPECTATE ?
We don't offer spectating due to health saftey.
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HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PARTICPATE
16 years of age minimum
DO YOU NEED ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH GLASS?
No, none at all
​
I WEAR GLASSES OR CONTACTS IS THAT OK ?
Yes, contact lens are preferred, but glasses are fine also
CAN I MAKE WHAT I WANT?
Not as such, as you do it all....
The experiences have been designed to give the participant the highest possibility of success within the given time.
​
CAN I DO LONGER SESSIONS OR A COURSE OF LESSONS?
Yes this is something that is considered on a individual request
​
DO WE MAKE THE SAME THINGS EACH TIME ?
No we vary the items made by returning customers.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO GET GOOD AT GLASSBLOWING?
It takes years to develop the skills and you will always be looking to improve but with tuition its much quicker, but you have to be tenacious and keep practising. Hours equals powers.
​
IS GLASSBLOWING EXPENSIVE ?
Yes, relatively. Whenever you turn your torch on your spending money. All the tools and equipment required to keep you safe are expensiveas is the glass itself, but these can also be investments if this is a career you wish to persue
​
IS IT WORTH IT ?
Absolutely yes if your strong enough
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