Intro to Glass Blowing - Pendants (11/18/25)

Intro to Glassblowing Workshop - Pendants

Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of glassblowing. No experience needed - just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Hosted by: TMZ Glass Arts

Duration: 4 Hours I Class Size: 2 Students

Format: 2 Hours Instruction + 2 Hours Hands-On Work

Class Objective: Students will learn the foundational techniques of glassblowing, understand safety and equipment operation, and create their own glass pendant by the end of class.

What's Included: Glass, fuel, kiln use, safety gear, and instruction

Minimum Age Requirement: 13+

Children aged 15 and below must have an accompanying adult, the adult does not have to be signed up for the workshop

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Hour 1 - Safety & Fundamentals

Goal: Establish a safe environment and introduce students to the tools and materials of the trade.

Studio safety protocols (burn prevention, ventilation, PPE)

Torch & equipment operation

Basic flame chemistry (neutral, oxidizing, reducing)

Demonstration: Lighting the torch, controlling the flame, and safe glass handling.

Student Practice: Turning on/off the torch and adjusting the flame.

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Hour 2 - Fundamentals of Glassblowing

Goal: Build a foundation for shaping and manipulating glass.

Creating a gather

Stretching & shaping (stringers, heat control)

Prep work & Punty use

Applying and layering color

Demonstration Project: Instructor creates a glass pendant step-by-step (gather, color, shape, loop).

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Hour 3 - Hands-On Pendant Creation

Goal: Students apply learned skills to create their own pendants.

Practice heat control and shaping

Apply color and form the pendant base

Receive one-on-one guidance from the instructor throughout

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Hour 4 - Finishing & Review

Goal: Complete pendants, refine technique, and review the day's lessons.

Students flame polish and finish pendants

Instructor assists with final shaping and loop attachment

All pieces placed in the kiln for annealing after class Wrap-Up: Review torch control, shaping fundamentals, and color use.

Students will pick up their finished pendants the following day after proper annealing.

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Have a question? Email the instructor at tmzglassart@gmail.com

All sales are final, no refunds