Question 1

How do I need to dress?

Accepted Answer

Ideally you would want to wear a long sleeve cotton shirt, jean pants, and closed toe shoes. You may wear a t-shirt and shorts, but closed shoes are mandatory. Hair pulled back if applicable. Nothing that sways from your person. Like loose jewelry.

Question 2

Do I need special eyewear for glassblowing?

Accepted Answer

We provide the necessary eyewear for you. You can use any UV-blocking glasses, but avoid dark sunglasses as they can obstruct your vision.

Question 3

What happens during a glassblowing experience class?

Accepted Answer

Your glassblowing experience starts with a safety lecture and a demo from the instructor. Then, each person gets one-on-one time with the instructor to create a unique piece of glass art. Watching others and learning from their attempts helps everyone get the best results. Plus, it's a great chance to snap some cool photos for social media! You can pick up your finished piece the next day.

Question 4

What should I bring to the class?

Accepted Answer

You might want to bring a water bottle, a notepad and pen, and a hand towel if you sweat easily. These items are optional but can be handy.

Question 5

What's the minimum age for joining a glassblowing class?

Accepted Answer

You need to be at least 6 years old to join a glassblowing experience class and 12yrs+ to take our 8 week glassblowing courses.

Question 6

What are the temperatures like in the studio?

Accepted Answer

The studio temperatures ranges from 90-100 in the summer and 68-72 degrees in the winter. We have an A/C unit that sits above our couch and waiting area, which allows you to stay cool when you're observing. Then we have exhaust fans, and six foot doors on both sides of our building to keep air continually moving, which helps with comfortability in the hotter times of the year. You will feel some warmer temperatures when it's your turn, but nothing extreme. It's hot work that we're doing, so plan to sweat a little. Overall, we do our best to make the studio as comfortable as possible, adjusting things as needed for the day.

Question 7

Do I need to complete the introduction to glass class before taking any other classes?

Accepted Answer

No. Every experience and class we offer are for beginners. No previous experience is needed for any of our classes. The introduction to glass class is for those who are interested in possibly taking our 8 week course and for those who just want a true introduction to this material and get to start at the beginning. This is done by learning how to sculpt glass, rather than blow the glass. Working with a solid piece of glass is how we first get familiar with the material as well as get to use a tool or two to shape and sculpt the item we choose to make.

New Braunfels
Glassblowing

Further Details

Frequently asked questions

How do I need to dress?

Do I need special eyewear for glassblowing?

What happens during a glassblowing experience class?

What should I bring to the class?

What's the minimum age for joining a glassblowing class?

What are the temperatures like in the studio?

Do I need to complete the introduction to glass class before taking any other classes?

New Braunfels Glassblowing

Further Details

Frequently asked questions

How do I need to dress?

Do I need special eyewear for glassblowing?

What happens during a glassblowing experience class?

What should I bring to the class?

What's the minimum age for joining a glassblowing class?

What are the temperatures like in the studio?

Do I need to complete the introduction to glass class before taking any other classes?

New Braunfels
Glassblowing