30-Minute Glassblowing Workshop in Asheville

Create your own glass piece with expert guidance and personalized color choices

4.9 stars• 260 reviews

From$110/ person

Duration

30 Minutes

Includes

Instructor, Materials, Safety Gear

Highlights

Craft a personalized glass keepsake during a guided 30-minute session in an Asheville hot shop. Work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to shape and color your piece.

Choose from paperweight, ornament, pumpkin, or cup
Customize with two colors of your choice
Receive hands-on instruction from professional glassblower
Invite up to two spectators at no extra cost
Pick up finished piece after 24 hours or arrange shipping
Use provided safety glasses and tools in the hot shop

What's Included

Instructor guidance
All materials and glass
Safety glasses

Things to know

Participants must be at least 13 years old; those under 16 require a parent or guardian. Closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing recommended. Arrive 15 minutes early; arrivals more than 5 minutes late may forfeit the session.

Cancellation policy

A non-refundable $25 deposit applies. Cancel up to 48 hours before the class start to receive a refund minus the $25 deposit. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable. Rebooking outside the 48-hour window incurs a $25 fee.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

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The glassblowing classes here are genuinely special, drawing everyone from nervous first-timers to multi-generational groups celebrating special occasions. Instructors like Colin, John, and Max earn consistent praise for their patience and skill at making beginners feel comfortable around the intense heat and technical processes. They strike a perfect balance, letting you do as much as you're comfortable with while stepping in to ensure your final piece looks great. People love that it's truly hands-on but never feels unsafe or overwhelming. The 30-minute workshops give you a quick taste and a glass piece to take home, while the three-hour sessions let you work at your own pace and create multiple items. Whether you're making ornaments, pendants, or small vases, you'll pick up your creations the next day or arrange shipping (reviewers confirm items arrive perfectly packaged). The shop itself is worth browsing, filled with gorgeous glass art and jewelry that makes it hard to choose just one thing. This is clearly a well-run operation where the staff genuinely cares about giving you a memorable, creative experience.

What people are saying

My husband and took a glass glowing session here for our anniversary over the summer. My husband made an ornament and I made this little vase for the yard flowers my kids pick for me. We had a wonderful time. The staff were knowledgeable and kind. They taught us as much of the process we could safely do, but stepped in when they could sense our anxiety about certain steps, while ensuring we ended up with a product we loved. I highly recommend visiting and taking a class when visiting Asheville!