{"title":"Longer Glassblowing Experiences in London","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpend more time in our working London hot glass studio with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gather.glass\/products\/half-day-introductory-glassblowing-class\"\u003ehalf\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gather.glass\/products\/introductory-one-day-glassblowing-class\"\u003efull-day\u003c\/a\u003e sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese longer classes allow you to stay at the bench, repeat processes, and build a deeper understanding of how glass behaves - from gathering and shaping to refining form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be working alongside our team in a busy production environment, with the time to slow things down slightly, develop your handling of the material, and make more considered pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more involved introduction to glassblowing, designed for those who want to go beyond a first try.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"half-day-introductory-glassblowing-class","title":"Introductory Half Day Glassblowing Class","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eStep into the hot shop and take part in a half day glassblowing class in London at Gather, a working furnace-powered studio known for its bold colour and contemporary glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eIn this beginner glassblowing workshop, you’ll get hands-on with molten glass and create your own small vase or carafe from start to finish, guided by expert glassmakers throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eWe begin by introducing the core tools and basic techniques, before moving on to selecting your colours. 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No previous experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eA half day glassblowing session (morning or afternoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eOne person making one finished piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eChoice of curated Gather colour combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eHands-on instruction in a real hot-glass studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eClass details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDuration: Approx. 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eLocation: Gather Glassblowing Studio, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1213\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003ePiece made: One vase or carafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eYour glass will cool slowly overnight in the annealer and will be ready to collect after 48 hours. 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