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During your Glassblowing Discovery experience, you will work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to make a colorful glassblown flower.
Our instructors will explain the safety, equipment, and tools that glassblowers use every day to create their art. Participants will have the glassblowing process demonstrated and explained to them, and then one at a time will be coached through the steps of creating a beautiful, colorful piece of their own. This hands-on process will include collecting color onto the surface of molten glass and shaping it with a variety of specialty tools while sitting at the glassblower’s bench. Not comfortable with some of the steps or equipment involved in hot glass making? Fear not, our instructors will adapt to your level of comfort in the hotshop to ensure a wonderful experience. Please note that although you will be glassblowing, this class does not require placing mouths onto the glassblowing pipes since the sculpture is solid and requires no air. After you complete payment in your cart on our website, you will receive an additional confirmation email from administrative staff within 48 hours providing all the necessary details for your visit.
2 hour duration. No experience required and all materials are provided.
Keep in mind that the glassblowing studio will be particularly hot and humid June-August. Individuals sensitive to the heat should opt for a kiln, mosaic, stained glass, or flameworking experience.
Class Size: Strictly limited to 6 individuals per session. Due to safety reasons no additional non-participating spectators or guests may join you for your experience, since space and seating is limited. For larger group experiences, check out our Private Glass Social experiences. For individuals who need accommodations or have caretakers, reach out to us in advance so we can advise on how to best prepare for your time at the studio and modify our space if needed to ensure a seamless experience!
Project Pickup: Due to hot glass needing to be cooled at a slow rate over at least 18 hours, participants will not be able to leave with their projects the day-of. Completed pieces will be ready for pickup within 7 days following your reservation. Shipping can be arranged the day of your reservation with the front desk staff for a fee.
Age Requirements:
Minors ages 9-13 are allowed to participate with a parent/guardian who has also purchased a seat in the same class. (Our studio space cannot accommodate additional non-participating spectators, and youth under the age of 14 cannot attend alone for safety reasons.)
Minors ages 14-17 are allowed to work independently with parent’s permission (signed Minor Liability Release form on file).
Open to adults of any age
Waivers: All students and parents of minor students are required to read and sign a waiver, which indicates all of the safety risks involved with glassmaking and provides contact information.
Refunds: Foci MCGA does not fully refund any classes. A 50-percent refund will be given for cancellations made at least 14 days before the start of class. No refund will be given after that time. If you need to cancel, please email contact@mnglassart.org or call 612-759-8476. If it is necessary for us to cancel a class for any reason, a full refund will be given.
Rescheduling: If you would like to transfer your registration to another class/class date, a request must be made in writing at least 14 days prior to the scheduled activity. A transfer fee will incur. Class transfers are NOT guaranteed and are dependent on enrollment availability of the class you seek to transfer into. In the case that your request cannot be accommodated, the above stated refund policy will apply.
Expiration: All registrations expire after one year from purchase if not used. After one year, all payments made are non-refundable.
View all Foci MCGA Terms and Conditions here!
Notice: In order to rent studio time and work independently in Foci MCGA's studios, makers must first take a multi-week glass Core Class. Core classes provide essential safety information. Individuals who have only taken a Glass Discovery or a Tech Session are not able to rent the glass studio.
This educational experience is nontaxable.
Fees, Payment Transfers & Refund Policies:
Refunds: Foci MCGA does not fully refund any classes. A 50-percent refund will be given for cancellations made at least 14 days before the start of class. No refund will be given after that time. If you need to cancel, please email contact@mnglassart.org or call 612-759-8476. If it is necessary for us to cancel a class for any reason, a full refund will be given.
Rescheduling: If you would like to transfer your registration to another class/class date, a request must be made in writing at least 14 days prior to the scheduled activity. A transfer fee will incur. Class transfers are NOT guaranteed and are dependent on enrollment availability of the class you seek to transfer into. In the case that your request cannot be accommodated, the above stated refund policy will apply.
Transfer of Funds Fee: Foci MCGA does not allow transfers for Core Classes and Seasonal Discoveries.
Studio Closures & Weather Policy: The studio shall be closed when the Executive Director judges the risk to the health and safety of studio clientele and staff be at risk. This judgement is based upon observations of conditions, local school closings, the State of Minnesota or City of Minneapolis emergency declarations, and the Minnesota DOT Road reports. In the event Foci MCGA is closed due to inclement weather, clients will be notified at the phone number they provided when booking services. If the phone call is not answered a message will be left and an e-mail will be sent. Clients will not be charge for missed rental/class time. Clients may choose to rebook time without penalty or to be refunded for prepaid services.
Foci MCGA Members are eligible to receive 25% off eligible Glass Discovery Experiences! Limited to 1 purchase annually per member. The discount code can be found in your membership letter or by contacting the studio. Before your order is processed your membership expiration date will be checked to ensure you qualify. To purchase a membership, go here.
