Glass Experience and Glass Class FAQ
Studio Address
131 Old Coast Road, Davenport, CA 95017
Parking
Primary parking is available in front of the Davenport studio. Look for the green sign that says “Park Here”. Overflow parking is on the street. If you do park on the street, avoid parking under the pine trees! They weep sap and that can be hard to remove from your car.
Arrival Time
Plan to arrive a few minutes prior to your reservation time slot. Before you start your glass experience or class you will need to check in and sign our liability waiver. It is also a good time to browse the gallery, watch others working with the glass, or check out other class opportunities in the studio. Please be respectful of others and arrive on time. Unless you have booked a private experience, you will be in a session with other participants and we cannot start until everyone who is signed up for that time slot is present.
Session Times
Glass experiences last 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the group size and number of projects being completed. You will not be at the bench the entire time, but it is fun and instructive to watch others working with the glass. You are free to leave after you have completed your project, just be sure that you have made arrangements for pick up/shipping in advance. Also, if you know you need to leave early, let us know and we’ll try to put you first in rotation.
Clothing
Closed toe shoes ONLY, No flip flops or sandals permitted in Hot Shop!
Please wear natural fiber clothing – a cotton t-shirt or similar is usually best as it can get warm near the furnace and glory hole. Synthetics will melt if they accidentally brush against hot metal surfaces; also, they are usually not as comfortable in warm environments. A second layer like a pull-over or hoodie is good to have too because we are on the coast and when you are not near the blowing area the ambient studio temperature is cooler than the working area.
Safety Restrictions
For safety reasons, we recommend that students/participants be 10 years of age or older. Well-behaved younger kids are welcome to come sit in the observation area. No Pets at the studio please. A hot shop is not a good place for our four-legged friends! Because we are working studio, there is the possibility of glass powder, glass frit, and even small shards of broken glass on the floor.
When will my project be available?
All glass objects made must go through an overnight annealing process and will not be available for same-day pick-up. Most objects can be picked up 1 to 2 business days after your session. If pickup is not possible we do offer shipping. Please be sure to make arrangements for pick up or shipping at the time of your session.
Shipping
Shipping starts at $25.00 and may be more depending on the number of objects, weight, and distance to ship. We pack and ship only once per week; allow 3-4 days for delivery after shipping.
Taking pictures in the studio
You are more than welcome to take as many photos as you want during your glass experience! You can bring some else along to take photos as long as they abide by all hot shop safety rules and sign the liability release waiver before the activity begins. If you post your pics to social media, please give us a boost by tagging us! #chrisjohnsonglass #davenport
Liability Waiver
All participants must complete and sign a liability release. We’ll provide a hard copy at the time of your session.
Cancellation / No Show Policy
Please note you must give the studio 48 hours notice to cancel or change your reservation. No Show / Cancellations with less than 48 hours are subject to a $40.00 fee per person. Please understand we are a small business. Workshops and classes are non-refundable. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment with 48 hours advance notice. When you do not show up for a class, and do not give us the required 48 hours’ notice, we lose the opportunity to teach another customer just like yourself who wants the opportunity to work with glass.
General Studio Information
Studio Location
131 Old Coast Road, Davenport, CA 95017
Studio Hours
Friday 12PM-6PM
Saturday 12PM-6PM
Sunday 12PM-5PM
Hours variable and by appointment other days of the week – please call.
Open extended hours for private events.
Contact the Studio
Phone: 510-910-7342 or email chris@chrisjohnsonglass.com
To Book a Glass Experience: 831-246-1652 or email admin@chrisjohnsonglass.com
Payment Options
We accept all major credit cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle, and PayPal. Unless you have paid in advance, payment in full is due at time of your experience. See Cancellations/No Show for information about rescheduling.
Scheduling / Reservations
Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.ChrisJohnsonGlass.com
You may also call 831-246-1652 or email admin@chrisjohnsonglass.com
Web booking: Go to “Hands-on” then select “Classes and Workshops” scroll down until you see the “Book a Class” button. This will take you to a live calendar. Note that spots fill very quickly, especially during school breaks, holidays, weekends and summer months. To ensure that you get the day and time you want, we recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance. Looking for a day or time that’s not showing on the calendar? We do take special requests when possible. Since we are a working glass studio, most weekdays are dedicated to production work or advance level classes. But it never hurts to ask, so please let us know if you need a time other than what is shown on the reservation calendar.
Though your reservation is non-refundable, if you need to cancel your reservation we will make every effort to reschedule you.
A 48 hour advance cancellation is required. See Cancellations/No Show for information about rescheduling.
Prepaid Vouchers and Gift Certificates
Please let us know about your voucher or gift certificate at the time of booking.