Introductory One Day Glassblowing Class

Join a glassblowing class in London at Gather, a working hot-glass studio known for its bold colour, contemporary design, and focus on traditional craft skills.

This beginner glassblowing workshop is a unique opportunity to work in a real furnace environment and learn how glass objects are made from start to finish. Guided by professional glassmakers, you will gather molten glass from the furnace at over 1000°C, shape it using traditional tools, and blow it into a functional vessel.

Unlike short taster sessions, this full-day glassblowing course gives you time to develop control, explore colour, and make considered design choices. You will create at least two handmade pieces — such as a tumbler, small vase, or carafe — choosing your own forms and colour combinations.

What you’ll learn

• How to safely gather glass from a large professional furnace
• How to shape and blow a vessel
• How colour is applied in hot glass
• How professional glass studios work as a team

Who this class is for

• Complete beginners
• Design and craft enthusiasts
• Couples and individuals looking for a hands-on creative experience in London
• Anyone interested in making their own functional glassware

Class details

Time: 10am–4pm
Location: Gather Glassblowing Studio, London
Ages: 18+
Pieces made: At least two per person

Glass must cool slowly overnight in the annealer. Your work will be ready to collect after 48 hours, or we can pack and ship it to you for £15.

Why choose Gather for a glassblowing class in London

• A real working hot-glass studio (not a demonstration space)
• Design-led teaching with a focus on colour and form
• Small groups and hands-on making
• Make functional glassware you can use at home

“Our workshop was absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to come back! ... We were able to choose both what item we wanted to make and what colours we liked best.” — Kristine, 2024

See our class cancellation policy here.