Great experience for a first ever attempt at glass blowing. Filip was an excellent instructor and artist. He took care to ensure our selected pieces didn't look like a novice made them. Clean, impressive studio. Well worth the price of admission. read more

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I REALLY wish I could write like an actual novel for this lol. I also know I'm so far behind. Better late than never. Luckily, I rarely forget experiences...especially one like my first experience blowing glass. What an INCREDIBLE time we all had here. Like so many who have recently wanted to try this...I watched Blown Away on Netflix. For the record tho...ever since I was a kid and we went on a field trip to the Corning Museum of Glass I have ALWAYS wanted to get into glass blowing. I think I could actually create some beautiful pieces IF I actually jumped in and started doing it. I've wanted for years to do it. So when you have a passion like that...I feel like you give it your all and then some. This past Winter I finally tried. We just made drinking glasses. Which is fine. It was a good start. Oh, when I started watching Blown Away, that show helped me confirm that I have waited long enough to try this haha. So a group of us went. There's 5 of us in our little circle of close friends. That made it extra special for me: Ok! The studio is very well laid out. Displays are absolutely beautiful. There is plenty to look at whether you are there to shop or you're there waiting for your class to begin. Look at all of it. It's all so inspiring. People create those pieces! Which just makes me think even more how amazing humans are! The people who work up front, incredibly nice. This place is run beautifully. The layout is next level, cleanliness...again, next level. The Hot Shop is great. Totally different than I was expecting. You see them on Blown Away, online, other various studios and you kinda expect them to be these hot boxes lol. This one is very open, not hot at all. I dressed in all kinds of booty shorts, tank bc I have neuropathy and heat makes the pain ...super intense. Even when I stood at the glory hole turning the rod (lol) to set in the colors and shape the piece, my neuropathy didn't bother me at all. Now, I'm sure if you were there for awhile, making bigger pieces, etc that you'd break a sweat. All of us tho stayed relatively dry for the duration of our class time. Wonderful experience. I still can't get over HOW. MUCH. FUN. THIS. WAS!! Josh was our instructor. What an amazing guy. I feel like we really lucked out getting him as our instructor. Super chill, easy to talk to, he wasn't judgey at all for all us 100% amateurs haha. Just an all around great guy. I kinda had a low key crush on him haha! He has this incredible beard too. Made me jealous. I can't grow one like that haha Anyway! Josh has been doing this a long time. Works at 2 studios here in Boise/Garden City area. VERY knowledgeable. Explains the process absolutely perfectly. It's always fun for me to see someone like Josh and love what he does. It's very obvious how much he enjoys what he does and I believe that added to the amazing time we had there. The pricing...well, I leave that up to yall to look up haha. It's glass blowing ffs lol, so expect to pay. Maybe that's why I haven't started it ... yet. It's an experience hobby. I hate calling it a hobby tho especially bc I'd like to get into and have it more than just a hobby. It's one of those experiences I've always wanted to try, finally did, and felt pure joy in my soul. It just made me so happy. I'm sure when/if you try it..you'll feel the same way. There's nothing like it. And even tho we just did drinking glasses, I look at my piece and think....damn! I created this! Green and brown are my favorite colors..:especially together. My piece was darker than the others. They give you a selection to choose from. They're nice choices, but I wanted to create my own with my own colors and own swirling type design. So much fun! I could go on, but I know Yelp is gonna cut me off. If you have ever thought about doing this....why keep putting it off? I put it off for decades! Literal decades. One of the biggest mistakes. Seriously can't wait to go again! Thanks for reading, Yelp'rBlowers! Cheers! read more

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We had so much fun with Caleb as he guided us through the art and fun of blowing glass. This is a must do for everyone! We will definitely be doing this again. I think pumpkins in the fall. read more

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We tried this as a date night thanks to an offer from Groupon. So glad we did. We started with a one-hour glass blowing class for 2. We got to pick out what we wanted to make from a nice selection of items and the colors for our project. Great options! Rachel was our "teacher" and she was great. She has her script down and really knows how to lead this. Very safe and conscientious about all of the steps and explaining everything along the way. It's a bit pricey so if it's your first time and you aren't sure definitely use the Groupon if it's available. If you're hooked after that, like we are, then the cost will not be so shocking. Especially after you see what all goes in to making these amazing pieces of art. Their gallery is filled with a beautiful array of items for purchase. Some of them very simple and others incredibly ornate. All great gift ideas! If you're looking for a unique experience and love supporting local and artist, check out Boise Art Glass! read more

Boise Art Glass - Glass blowing class - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We took a glass‑blowing class at Boise Art Glass and had an amazing experience. The staff were welcoming, patient, and happy to answer all of our many questions while showing us around the studio. Our instructor, Caleb, was fantastic -- he took his time explaining each step of the process, which made the class even more enjoyable. We made rocks glasses, and they turned out perfect. We tested them the first night we brought them home and absolutely love them. We will definitely be booking another class with Caleb. Highly recommend Boise Art Glass for anyone wanting a fun, hands‑on experience read more

Great experience overall. The employee who helped me while I was looking around was super friendly and made everything easy. I never felt rushed and she was happy to answer my questions. The piece I ended up buying is beautiful -- they have a lot of really interesting and unique stuff in their gallery, so it was actually kind of hard to pick just one. They also offer glass-blowing classes where you can make your own pieces, which honestly looks like a fun date night idea. I didn't take a class this time, so this review is just based on buying a finished piece -- but that experience alone was 5/5. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This is a cool shop. The glass in the gallery is cool and the chance to make something is also cool.

What an amazing experience! Rachel was a fantastic instructor and provided detailed instructions throughout the process. I highly recommend a class to anyone willing to learn a new skill or just for fun. Perfect for date night, a party, or just someone looking for something new to try! read more

After looking for a dining room chandelier for quite some time, our interior designer suggested we look into Boise Art Glass. What a perfect recommendation. Working with Filip was so much fun and the results are unique and magnificent!! We absolutely LOVE the results. Over the dining table, blown glass balls in interesting color combinations. Then, down the entrance hall ceiling, colorful blown glass flowers! See the photos below. Both works make me so happy! I can't recommend Boise Art Glass more highly!! read more

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I came to visit my daughter in Idaho, looking for something to do together we decided let's take a glass blowing class...best decision ever! So fun our instructor Caleb was knowledgeable and patient. So many choices of what to make I wish I had time to take another class! Will definitely be back! Beautiful pieces of art in the showroom also! Thank you Boise Art glass and Caleb! read more

Boise Art Glass - We made a glass and an oil bottle holder. - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Boise Art Glass is a remarkable place for both its personnel and its beautiful and unique glass blown pieces. The personnel are very warm and welcoming. My daughter and I spoke with Malisa and Nicole and we found them very personable and helpful. There is quite a variety of glass blown pieces in the store with a wide range of shapes and colors. I have purchased several pieces and continue to receive enjoyment looking at each artistic piece. Boise Art Glass also gave me an amazing experience participating in a 1 hour glass blowing class. Rachel was my instructor and she was AWESOME!! Her step by step instruction was very thorough and made the process of glass blowing fun and easy. Rachel was very pleasant, knowledgeable, kind, and receptive to all questions. I felt fortunate to have her as my instructor and was thrilled with the centerpiece bowl I created. Boise Art Glass is a "must" to see if you live in Boise or are just visiting. I highly recommend taking a glass blowing class and certainly recommend Rachel as the instructor. You will not be disappointed! read more

This was an amazing class . Caleb was our instructor and he was great !! I can't say enough goods things about this class . So fun !

Amazing class with Josh!! It was the perfect amount of hands on experience with his assistance. It was our first time glass blowing and we can't wait to pick up our pieces! We'd definitely come back for another class read more

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Grayson was amazing!!! So friendly and excited about his job. Such a great introduction to glassblowing! Can't wait to pick them up!!!

We received a gift certificate for Christmas for a glass blowing class. We went this evening and were privileged to be taught by Kevin. This was one of the most epic experiences that we've had pursuing an art form. Kevin was totally cool. He had a great sense of humor, was amazingly knowledgeable, had the patience of a saint and made the evening so enjoyable. I can't give a higher recommendation. And the articles were made were a beautiful memory to take home. Thanks Kevin for completely exceeding our expectations. read more

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Phil and his staff are amazing very knowledgeable very willing to work with you. The classes that they have are amazing torch work was really cool. We've done it two or three times blown glass. We've done three or four times now. Just very awesome here. read more

Loved the one hour glass blowing class with Grayson. It was just the right amount of time for 2 people to complete both a soap dispenser and an olive oil dispenser. Felt like I only did about 20% of the project myself but that was enough to feel like I was participating but not putting my life in jeopardy! Left the next day with awesome completed projects. read more

We brought some Italian glass art that we had broken when attempting to put on a pedestal. They repaired the glass art like new for a great price, and we were delighted! We also bought some great glass art from the gallery as well. We've also had several friends attend glass art classes and they speak highly of the experience. We are huge fans of their establishment, they are friendly, and run a great business. Highly recommend. read more

Boise Art Glass - Repaired glass statue back to new! - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Really cool and considerate staff. Came here for a Valentine's day date. My husband and I really enjoyed it. I loved being walked through the process of creating a glass piece with the furnace. I was really nervous at first but learned there need not be with so much explanation. I would definitely come back for more outings read more

Took a class today. It was myself, my husband and my two daughters, 18 and 16. It was a great experience. Our instructor was Garyson and he was very patient and a wonderful instructor, knowledgeable, calm and patient. He was very helpful with us figuring out what to create today and what color to make it. We've always wanted to try a glass class and Grayson made our first experience top notch. read more

This place is an awesome experience! I have never done glass blowing before. Went with my parents and girlfriend. We had the opportunity to work with Kevin. He was super cool, laid back, and just overall made it a fun experience without feeling like you were going to mess up on something. We are most definitely going back. I highly recommend to go and highly recommend to book with Kevin. read more

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I was looking for a fun birthday experience and came across this place. They were very good at communicating when I called and answered all my questions. Austin was our instructor, and he was great! He answered all our questions and explained every step. The whole experience was incredible- from picking out our designs to picking colors to rolling the glass, etc. I loved that it was a private session with just the two of us. Our glass pieces were ready by the end of the next day. I would definitely go back again. read more

Boise Art Glass - Final glass design and shape, an oil dispenser. - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This was one of the best things that Nay and I have done together in a while. Filip is a awesome teacher and he helped us make our visions into something we will treasure always. If you are looking for something to do that you can have a fine piece of artwork in a short amount of time. Glass blowing at Boise Art Glass is the place. I can't say enough about them. Take Your S.O. and go do it. You will be glad you did. And if you like it. Spread the word. read more

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On vacation in Boise and found a groupon for a 1 hr private glass blowing class for 2. All I can say is so much fun! there were so many items to choose from to make. I decided on the oil bottle and my friend made a soap dispenser. I love my bottle. Austin was our teacher and he did a great job with us newbies. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I would love to go back and take more classes from this place if I lived in Boise. read more

I bought a glass blowing class on Groupon....and WE HAD A BLAST!! Everyone was super nice and we made really cool glass peices that are now displayed in my home. I would definitely do another class. I also really enjoyed looking at all the art pieces they have on display...what a cool place! read more

Boise Art Glass - We made these!!! - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Last night my date and I decided to do some glass blowing for a unique fun date night in downtown Boise. It was such a fun experience!! When you arrive your instructor will give you lots of options on what you can make from vases, paperweight, olive oil dispenser, or a soap dispenser. We chose the olive oil and soap dispenser. Next you get to pick your colors; so many options. Then it's on to making your beautiful glass blown objects!! Our instructor kevin was so patient and explained everything as we went. He helped both of us step by step make beautiful glass blown olive oil and soap dispensers. It was a very easy process lots of steps yet his instruction/patience/love of the craft made it a fun unique experience. If you are looking for something fun and different in downtown Boise whether for a date night, family activity or for yourself this is the spot!! read more

Had a great time at boise art glass. My girlfriend and I did the 1 hour lesson for two, and we both had a great time. They do a great job of filling you in on all the details and options you have, and our instructor Austin was great. We were both a bit nervous at first given the nature of a hot shop, but I can assure you boise art glass did a great job and anybody who is on the fence should give it a go! Will be returning for more soon! read more

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WOW! My son purchased the one hour class for the two of us for my birthday. I went in a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. We were able to watch our instructor, Austin, working with a young man before us and my nerves started to calm down and as Austin walked us through the processes, I wasn't nervous anymore at all. Austin is a patient, kind and encouraging instructor who not only shows you what to do but gives you the run down on the WHY you are doing each step. You have a great choice of things to make and all kinds of colors to choose from. Austin was able to guide us in the best combinations to get the results we wanted. The gallery of items to buy is stunning.. there is a lot of talent at Boise Art Glass. Every person we spoke to on the staff were friendly. We had a blast and I left wondering why the heck I hadn't done this before? We will be back for sure. The cost for two people for an hour is more than reasonable and very affordable. read more

Booked the class for myself and two friends, we had Caleb as our instructor and have already suggested to others to take the class as it was so easy to learn and you have a beautiful piece of art afterwards. We will for sure be back. read more

Boise Art Glass - Finished Pumpkins - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

My boyfriend and I used the Groupon for a 1 hour session and it was great!! We worked with Court and he was so friendly and took the time to answer all of our questions about the process. I made a glass and he made a soap dispenser and both are beautiful and I can't wait to use them. Amazing and fun date night idea. I'm definitely interested in going again! read more

Boise Art Glass - The glass I made! - Art Galleries Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This was our first experience in glass blowing and it was great. As soon as you want in the layout and how their equipment is set up through the building is great. Our teacher made it easy to understand what we needed to do and it was a great experience that we hope to have the next time we are back in boise read more

Boise Art Glass is the coolest studio for glass works. The staff is kind patient and just awesome. I'll be back

What a wonderful place to introduce kids to glass blowing. Wish they had a time slot for me also! Austin was just wonderful explaining as they went along and making sure everyone stayed safe! read more

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We had a great experience learning how to work with glass. We made a glass and a paperweight and both turned out beautifully. Our instructor was very good and helped us through the whole process, safely and calmly and we picked up our work the next day after it cooled down properly. read more

My daughter and I did the 1 hour private class and it was just amazing. We had a blast and couldn't stop from smiling the whole time. It was definitely an incredible experience. Thank you Austin. read more

My husband and I did a glass blowing class and we loved it! We were with Austin and he was a pleasure to be around. We would recommend this place to anyone. read more

I have have several classes at Boise Art Glass and had a great time, however this past week, I invited 6 people who had never been there to create Christmas ornaments. Everyone had a blast and Kevin is awesome. The next day (after 3:00) i was to pick up the ornaments and I did so. I had a voice mail a few hours later that "someone was supposed to call me" but all of our ornaments were left in the kiln too long and all melted together. I had a bag of ornaments that belonged to someone else. They were going to re-create what we had done and I could pick them up on Monday as they are closed on Sunday. So I waited until late Monday afternoon and called to verify that they were ready and there was still one in the kiln and they would now not be ready until Tuesday afternoon. I did finally get a call Tuesday with an apology that they were ready to be picked up. In the meantime, I had someone elses bag from Saturday until Tuesday afternoon. Not sure what I expected from Boise Air Glass, but I feel an apology is not enough. I understand things happen, but possibly we could have gone back in to re-do our own. Some of the people felt the experience was taken away a bit by what happened. It was all very dissapointing especially for the 1st timers. read more

We had so much fun at Boise Art Glass! It was a great family activity and the finished glass pieces we made turned out great! I highly recommend this for a new experience, and the staff is amazing! read more

Went to Boise Art Glass yesterday for the one hour class, and it was awesome! Caleb was our instructor, and he did a fantastic job of explaining each step of the process as he helped us make a beautiful glass object of our choosing. My wife made a soap dispenser and I made a "wavy" flower vase. Great overall experience! Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I took a one hour private glass blowing class with Caleb Goodwin. What an absolutely thrilling time we had. He gave us the perfect amount of assistance, and allowed us to use our creativity. We were always safe, with everything being explained as we went along. It was an exciting way to spend time and learn something that I've always found so beautiful. We will each cherish our pieces, and be back for more! read more