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Hands-On: Classes and Workshops
Glassblowing for the People
We are committed to creating a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for learning and creating. Learners of all races, identities, sexualities, genders, and physical attributes are welcome and respected here, and we warmly welcome all skill levels, from glass-curious to beginner to experienced.
The Hot Glass Experience
A mini-workshop and introduction to working with hot glass. With the help of one of our team members, participants select colors and are guided in the creation of one of several options such as a paperweight, heart, egg shape, etc. (see below for details). Upgrades are available. NOTE: All glass creations must anneal overnight and can be picked up the following day.
Hearts on Fire! Bring your sweetheart and make a beautiful glass heart in your favorite colors.
This hands-on guided studio session allows you to select color and shape the hot glass into a beautiful glass heart. You can make a large couple’s heart together, or make individual hearts for gifting. Click on the green “Book Your Hot Glass Experience” button below for available dates. Or call 831-246-1652 to schedule with a real live human.
NOTE: All glass creations must anneal overnight and can be picked up the following day.
Hot Glass with Chris
A more in-depth and customized experience for the creative beginner. Have a shape, object, or drinking vessel in mind that’s not on our list of options? Chris will help you create it in a one-on-one session. Advance consultation and reservation required. Price determined by the complexity of your creative vision.
Hot Glass Blowing Lessons
Hands-on instruction in the basics of blown glass and glass sculpting.
Requires minimum 5 class commitment.
Corporate Team Building
Have fun together outside of work!
Keep scrolling for more details and pricing!
The Hot Glass Experience
A mini-workshop and introduction to working with hot glass. After a short demo, we’ll guide participants in stretching and shaping the 2,000 degree glass to create a beautiful paperweight or object d’art. This hands-on studio session allows you to select and apply colors, twist and turn the molten glass, then shape the materials according to your creative vision. A unique and fun activity that the whole family can participate in (kids must be over 12). The perfect introduction to the glass studio-also a great choice for group events!
All participants will take home a beautiful glass object that they have made. No prior glass experience needed. NOTE: All glass creations must anneal overnight and can be picked up the following day. Saturday workshop pieces will be available the following Monday. Shipping is available starting at $25.
Call 831-246-1652 or email admin@chrisjohnsonglass.com with scheduling questions, special requests, or for private group events.
Price: $150 per student + tax
Includes Option of Below Objects
One object per workshop per student with exception of holiday ornaments.
- Heart
- Paperweight
- Egg
- Rock
- Blown Glass Pumpkin (Sept-Nov only)
- Holiday Ornaments (Nov-Dec only)
– 2 glass globe ornaments per student
Optional Upgrades (base cost +$)
Modified Shapes +$35
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- Ring Tray
- Perfect Sphere
- Cylinder
- Bird
- Cube
- Pyramid
- Ring Holder
Other add-ons
- Memorial Ash Inclusions (+35)
- Memorial Ash With Dichro (+75)
- Dichroic Bits +$35
- Full Dichroic +$75
- Hot glass with Chris starting at +$100
- Shipping starts at +$25
What Our Clients are Saying
Chris Johnson Hot Glass experience was Amazing. Chris and staff were very knowledgeable and helpful through entire process. Took my wife and 12yr old son and the had a great time. This will be a memorable experience in our life. Would definitely recommend the experience.
Adrian P
Excellent choice for a unique experience! Tyler and Chris were very helpful with teaching us some basics with glass in the weekend class! We loved it and will take the class in pumpkin design next time. Thanks for helping us make some beautiful pieces guys!
Alex L
We had a class with Tyler and it was great! We were there with another couple and the whole experience was fun and easy. Everyone was happy to help, explain the processes and patient with tons of questions and photos. The glass pieces we made turned out beautifully. We will definitely return.
Amy G
We had a very fun experience at the glass-blowing studio! It was fascinating to see the whole process and we had great guidance along the way! Would definitely recommend! Don’t forget to request to see the cosmology meets glass-blowing experiment!
Anastasia
It was a really great experience. Chris is a wonderful teacher who takes the time to explain and gives you a hands on experience. Would highly recommend booking. Will be back for another glass experience 🙂
Ashley
Amazing experience! A very fun and unique activity to do in the Santa Cruz area!
Aylin
Highly recommend for a small group looking to do something unique and fun! My friends and I came by after spending the day at the beach. It was such a great way to wrap up our day. Such a great experience!
Carlos
Great experience, Highly recommended! More flexibility and options than similar experiences in the area.
Chris C
Chris and his helper, Bob, were wonderful…very safety conscious and thorough in their instructions before starting. All that aside, what a wonderful experience we had learning all bout glass blowing and all the intricacies involved in the making! As Chris will tell you, there’s no ‘fails’ only learning and growth and our own masterpieces are something we’ll treasure for a lifetime❣️ We absolutely loved our host, Chris, and the entire experience is something I think everyone should try at least once in your lifetime…young, old or in-between, I promise you’ll enjoy your time❣️
Claudia
My two kids (14 and 12) did the “Hot Glass Experience” this weekend. The teaching was great, they had a wonderful time and want to come back and do this again.
Dan Z
My husband and I thought it would be fun to make ornaments for Christmas gifts this year. Chris was awesome, and helped us every step of the way. It was a lot of fun and a great experience. I’ll definitely come back to make something else soon.
Danielle S
Chris Johnson’s Hot Glass Experience is a lot of fun! We were a group of 10 and they thankfully were able to accommodate us. Chris and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We would love to come back!
Dev A
Student Creations
Hot Glass Blowing Lessons
Price: $350 for 5 session class card
Requires minimum 5 class commitment.
Hands-on instruction in the basics of blown glass and glass sculpting:
vocabulary, introduction to use of tools and equipment, properties of the glass medium; techniques for manipulating hot glass to achieve desired results.
Classes will be small with supportive and personalized instruction in a team environment.
In each session students will learn how to safely work with molten glass, gather glass from the furnace, apply color, blow out and/or sculpt and shape.
Examples of objects that we will make: paperweights, marbles, vessel forms (cups/vases/bowls/plates). Each student will take home several objects that they have made themselves over the 5 sessions. Students will leave the class with new ideas, techniques, and concepts for further work in glass.
Advance registration required.
Class card expires after one year.
CALL TO SCHEDULE: (831) 246-1652
