Gather Whisky Tumbler – Set of 2

Is this a real working glassblowing studio?

Yes! Gather operates as a fully working furnace glassblowing studio in London, producing handblown glassware, lighting, and bespoke commissions throughout the week. Classes take place within this live production environment, where participants experience the heat, tools, movement, and rhythm of the hot shop firsthand.

Will I work with molten glass?

Yes. Participants work directly with molten glass gathered from the furnace, guided by experienced glassmakers throughout the process. Depending on the class, you may shape, blow, colour, or form the glass using traditional tools and techniques at the bench.

Do I need any previous glassblowing experience?

No. Our workshops are designed for complete beginners and no previous experience is required. You'll be guided through every step by experienced glassmakers, from gathering molten glass to shaping your finished piece. Many participants are trying glassblowing for the very first time.

Who teaches the classes?

Classes are taught by experienced makers working within Gather’s production studio under founder Phoebe Stubbs, who has over twenty years of furnace glassblowing experience. Alongside teaching, the team produces handblown glassware and bespoke commissions from the studio.

Where is the studio located?

Our glassblowing studio is based within a vibrant creative district in Woolwich, South East London, close to the Greenwich Design District and surrounded by independent artists, fabricators, and makers.

Known as the Hot Shop, the studio operates as both a teaching space and a working production environment where handblown glassware is made throughout the week.

How can I find it when I arrive in the area?

It's in a shared workspace called BLOC at the bottom of Warspite Road on the right: Unit 4, Submarine Cable Depot, Bloc, Warspite Rd, London SE18 5NX.

The shutter door will be open on the day of your class. If you have trouble finding us, call 020 8090 9466.

How can I get there by public transport?

Tube: North Greenwich or Woolwich stations are closest.

Bus: Take buses 161, 177, 180, or 472 from Woolwich, or 180/472 from North Greenwich to the ‘Warspite Road’ stop.

What about parking?

Limited on-site parking is available (first 30 minutes free; paid by the hour afterward). Nearby street parking on Ruston Road is recommended.