Such a fun and unique experience, perfect for anyone with any level of artistic ability! My mom and I took a glassblowing class here and both opted to make the milk jug/small vase. They have a handful of tiers that have different items you can make including paper weights, ornaments, pumpkin, and a terrarium. Each tier is priced differently and gradually increases as you move up a tier. When you book/preregister for your class, you have to select the tier you want to make from, but you are able to change it when you get there. My mom had selected a tier 2 item when booking, but switched to tier 1 the day of, and we were charged appropriately. Instructors were very helpful and gave good insight and demonstrated how the process worked. They were very hands on, and could be even more so if you needed them to be. Our class had some younger kids as well as adults, and everyone was given great care and the assistance they needed. You take turns each making your piece one at a time, so the actual process per person probably took around 20 minutes for tier 0-2 items. Depending on class size and how many people are in your group/when you arrive, you could expect to be there anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5. You don't get to take your blowing home right away, it has to sit in a hot oven overnight to set, so I sadly haven't seen my finished product yet, but I can't wait to pick it up and start putting it to use! Good pro-tip, wear long sleeves! I wore short sleeves because I figured I would be too hot in long, but the molten glass is VERY HOT and can irritate your skin just from the proximity! My arm turned super red and had a little bit of a heat rash the rest of the day, but it went away by the next morning. read more

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I'd never tried glass blowing, but someone recommend this place to me and I decided to go when I had friend in town. I didn't know what to expect but it ended up being such a fun and unique experience. It's easy to book your glass blowing session online and it's only $80 for a small item. My friends and I all made small pumpkins to remember our visit and they turned out to be so beautiful. The day we came someone was wrong with the oven. It wasn't as hot as it should've been but the workers teaching us were very cool and easy going and we were still able to make our glass. They gave great instruction and helped us the whole time. I learned so much and loved learning how to do this! I like that they can even mail you your item for a small fee since it takes a day or two to cool. I would definitely do this again! It's such a special experience. read more

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Super fun activity! Highly recommend for family outing, friend groups, or team building! Staff here is professional, friendly, and tries to accommodate all your artistic requests. $25 deposit to book. Three tiers of objects you can make, priced at $80, $100, or $120 plus tax and tips. read more

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Definitely worth the drive out to Half Moon Bay. It's great activity to do with friends from out of town. I would reserve it months ahead of time because it does sell out. I was nervous and the owner helped me a lot. You can ask for extra help. It's for beginners so don't feel that you need experience because they help you the whole time. I've done the large pumpkins and the small ones. They are both nice so it depends how much $ you can spend. read more

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I came here in a group of 9 people for a team event at work. The two staff helping us were very skilled and did a good job of explaining what to do. When you get there, you pick what type of item you want to make (they have plenty of examples and there are different prices, averaging about $100 each) and what color you would like. You help make the item in this workshop area with ovens and rods and then they take care of adding the color and all of the steps after. The staff were also pretty hands on and helped each individual person. Two people went at a time and our group of 9 was done in about two hours which I thought was pretty efficient, and the items we made were available to us the next day. They were able to meet us in Redwood City for a quicker pickup which was considerate of them! My one regret was wearing a heavy sweater, it gets very hot being close to the oven -- I would recommend wearing something with short sleeves/a tank top read more

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Andrew was great, sis and I had a blast. Felt a bit bad cos he was back to back (I also know how that feels, former life) but really happy with the experience. Did I write enough characters to post yet? read more

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An informative and enjoyable 2 hr class with Andrew as our glass-blowing guide. He is very skilled and gives hands on mentoring so you don't end up with a lopsided vase! Lots of pieces to choose from, ranging in price. Would recommend as a special occasion/couples class. Fun experience! read more

What a great experience! My friends signed us up for a private glass blowing class. We were not sure what to expect and were a little nervous. Doug led the class and gave a safety talk before we began. He was knowledgeable and helped us each step of the way to create our selected product. There were several items to select for the beginner class. I made a glass sea urchin with Doug's guidance. It was such a unique experience and we are just thrilled with the outcome. The pieces have to cool overnight so be sure to plan to pick them up the next day if you are vacationing in Half Moon Bay. The private lessons were reasonably priced and the four of us completed our projects in about an hour. This is definitely an activity to put on your agenda the next time you are in HMB. Highly recommend! read more

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Andrew and Kenzie were awesome. This is great for a date. Great for a group. Great for yourself. What a fun time and get to go home with something. Thank you for making our stay in HMB so much better!!!! BOOK THIS NOW! read more

We did this for my wife's birthday and had an absolute blast. I am not a particularly artistic person, but Doug (our instructor) was very easy to work with. He explained the steps and was very kind in directing us thru the entire crafting process. My wife made a lovely pumpkin and my ornament was wonderful too. I would recommend this for date nights, family gatherings, or any other events that you want a more hands on experience along with learning a new skill read more

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Zero accommodation for a threw time previous customer, who's spent over $500 in classes, who booked a FOURTH Class, only one be told, after a 2 hour one way trip, that my appointment had been canceled. Why? Because another patron had booked four classes at ONE TIME. While I had the most amazing experiences under Doug, and Emily..especially...ZERO FAULT TO HER..I'll never visit one of Douglass's classes. So while my first 3 experiences rate high, Doug negated evey one with his BS. I'd even sent people your way Doug.. read more

I participated in an activity with 5 other friends. We were guided through the steps with patience and enthusiasm. The set up is simple (not fancy) but safe. Both Doug and Andrew are personable and friendly. They worked with us to make the items we described to them (e.g. shape, color, and size). A very enjoyable evening! read more

Made a glass pumpkin. The experience was super fun and exciting. The staff were excellent, matched my enthusiasm and guided me to the perfect piece of art. Would highly recommend as a unique way to make a creation you will have forever and the location is the gateway to Half-Moon Bay and the coast. read more

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Such a unique experience! I've come here 3 times now to make glass pumpkins - two being several years ago now and the 3rd being just recently. My fiancé had never done this before, so I booked a class for us for his birthday. After considering the many options that you can make in class, we both decided on glass pumpkins again - they're just so beautiful and unique. This was the first time the class wasn't with Doug, but the lady leading our class was just as friendly and knowledgeable. They walk you through every step so that you feel safe and your piece turns out beautiful. It's so fun when you see your finished project. We love our pumpkins! Oh, and there is a winery next door that makes a great after-class treat as well! read more

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Fun intro class to glass! Definitely plan on trying another class to make new pieces!

Very small and intimate classes. Instructor is knowledgeable. Depending on what you make it can be pricey. Decided to make ornaments for the Christmas spirit read more

We had such a great time making glass vases. We got lucky with a smaller class (4 people over 2 hrs) and the instructors really took their time to help us choose colors for our piece or reshape our pieces to achieve a custom vision. It was such a fun experience, I'd highly recommend. read more

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We had the best time! Our family of 6 spent the morning making glass pumpkins and Christmas ornaments. We each picked out our combination of colors and sizes. Emily and Kinsey were exceptional! Friendly and supportive with great instructions. We will return! Thank you! read more

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Such a fun and unique experience! Doug was kind and knowledgeable as he lead us through our class. We made a wine glass and a pumpkin and loved our time. Would love to do it again!! read more

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This class was so much fun! The instructors Emily and Kelsey (I think that's how you spell her name!) were fantastic. They were super friendly, very organized, and it was just so much fun to make this art and feel like you're learning at the same time. 5/5! I was specifically looking for a glass working class that was one session but still allowed you to take a piece of your art home, and I was pulled in by the affordable price (comparatively to other classes I had seen locally) and the long list of positive reviews! They did not disappoint and I will definitely be back. I did the Tier 1 and made a sick pumpkin with my partner ($130). I'm so happy! My only critique is that I wish 100% of the tips went to the two artists teaching us, instead of the owner also getting a cut since they were not present read more

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Oh what fun it is to glass blow! Also very nerve wracking. This kind of experience needs your 100% attention. I wish I would have done this sooner! I can't wait to see what we created. Sir Douglas has 22 years in the business and was awesome. Patient and extremely knowledgeable. read more

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I went here with one other person and made pumpkins. The instructor Emily was awesome! She was a great communicator and made the whole experience fun and stress free! If you are in the area definitely check it out! read more

My bf took me here during my bday weekend and it was was so fun! I've never done glass blowing before and didn't realize how quickly you could construct the pieces. I made a pumpkin and modified the stem to have a little heart. The instructor was very engaging and really welcoming. Our class had 6 people total (3 couples). You don't have to stay and watch everyone's bc it's pretty repetitive, haha. There's also a nice wine tasting room next door if you want some sips prior to class. The only con was that when we came to pick up the piece, someone else's work was in my bag :( and they had us make one really quickly and it came out to be much uglier than my original. Disappointed in that. I almost wish they just let me keep the other one. read more

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I highly recommend taking a class here. Doug is a great instructor. He was thorough, helpful and incredibly encouraging. This was such a fun experience and I can't wait to take more classes here. read more

I love this place and the experience! I've been twice and plan on going back again! All the instructors are super nice, helpful, and fun. I plan to make a full collection of blown glasses for my house. Treat yourself and go here read more

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Great unique option for a family or team event. Glass blowing ended up being a lot of fun. It has a fun vibe and you get to be creative and learn a new skill. I made a heart which I gave as a gift. Score! It also shares the campus with a winery. Would recommend going to the glass blowing first for safety reasons. ;-) read more

I have been collecting glass pumpkins for 10+ years but nothing tops making your very own glass pumpkin. I highly suggest watching Doug's YouTube videos prior to coming so you have a clear idea of the layout and the steps in the process. Also, I suggest you don't wear layers. It gets HOT in there so protect yourself by wearing pants and a long sleeve shirt, but keep the jacket in your car. Doug was there to help every step of the way and really explained everything very calmly and thoroughly. When you get around hot glass it's a little nerve racking but Doug helps guide you through it. I am so excited about my final product and can't wait to hold it in my hands. I think from this point going forward I'm going to make all of my pumpkins at this studio. Thanks read more

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highly recommend take your friends and family to enjoy a glass blowing project or buy a one of a kind Half moon bay piece. Doug treated our group of 6 with safe and fun and great care to make each of our beautiful glass pieces. read more

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My mom and I used groupons for the tier one class where you can make mini pumpkins, a milk jug, a vase, or paperweight and we loved our experience. The staff was extremely nice and guided each of us through making our projects. They explained the reason we were doing each step and were accommodating of not being able to bend down. We got to choose our own colors for each of our projects. We have to let our projects cool down overnight but it is well worth it. Their finished projects are also reasonably priced. Loved it and would recommend to anyone looking to try something new for an hour! read more

AMAZING! I was 'blown' away by the experience :) the instructors are very experienced, hands-on, funny, and friendly. We picked a tier one class, so we can pick among mini pumpkin, vase, heart, and holiday decorative balls. I picked the pumpkin. The colors came out to be different than expected but nevertheless still breathtakingly beautiful :) The spiral stem on top was a bit difficult to make but the instructor was there to guide us through the whole thing. The instructor also encouraged creativity throughout. Highly recommend to anyone to do this activity! And if you can, go earlier, and then save enough time to go to the winery right next door. read more

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Fun fun fun. I've passed by this place so may times over the years and have always wanted to learn how to blow Glass. We had the owner of the place showing us how to do it. He was such a nice guy, very patient with us and made the whole experience fun! Loved it so much we brought our kids to come do it a few weeks later :) read more

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This is the most amazing place!!!! It is so much fun here! So much fun that I went 2 weekends in a row. You pick your project then you get to pick your colors. The rest of the time is learning the process and working hands on! So much fun, and a day later you can pick up your piece or they can ship it to you (for a fee). Highly recommend. Added bonus...grab wine from the winery and bring it over while you work! read more

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What a unique and informative experience. Douglas was so kind, patient and reassuring. You get to go through the entire process with him. I felt safe and in great hands with this very talented artist! M girlfriend and I were celebrating our October birthdays and so enjoyed this experience together! read more

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This has been something I wanted to do for a long time - specifically, I've been wanting to make my very own glass pumpkin! I found a Groupon and convinced a few friends to do it with me. The class is relatively small so that you can each get one-on-one help with making your pumpkin. They were very informative about each step of the process and what happens next. They guide you through and help you create your work of art. It's a lot of fun!! Wearing light clothing - it gets really hot! It's located next to a winery so you can get some tasting done if you're waiting for your turn. read more

Nice class and nice people! the quality of glass is nice and they let you color and design your own glass. read more

WARNING!!! You will become crazily addicted to this fabulous longtime classic Artesianal craft! You will find yourself compelled to return to this charming, bucolic rustic barn and winery to blow endless treasures of fabulously colored and psychedelic treasures. The possibilities are endless - from starfish to jellyfish, to gorgeous personalized vases. Master Doug"glass" is beyond talented, patient, and a fantastic teacher. His calm and witty demeanor make this an incredible experience for all. Make new friends, create something beautiful, while learning a new skill. Follow up your adventure with a glass of wine at the charming winery next door. Dress in your summer best for this is a very hot experience! Five stars!!! Go blow! You will love it! read more

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My sister and I had a "sisters' weekend" in May and I got a Groupon for us to make some glass art. Note that even if your Groupon is for something specific (like "mini pumpkin") you can upgrade to a bigger or more complex piece and just pay the difference. It's a small shop located next to a winery (suggestion: do glass blowing first, THEN onto wine tasting!) There are display cases where you can peruse what colors you want and what project you want to do. My sister chose a paperweight and I picked a pumpkin. Staff are friendly and accommodating. I wanted to make sure my mini pumpkin was mini enough to fit in the display case at home; James (I hope that was his name!) was mindful of my request. He was also very helpful for those of us who are a little too short to see into the hot fire place. Very hands on class. If you've never done this before, I recommend NOT being the first in the group - watch first, then you'll enjoy it more. HINT: Wear sensible shoes and clothing. Don't be like the group in front of us who were all dressed in high heels - one was even in a long evening gown?!?! Crazy. read more

Half Moon Bay Art Glass - Paperweight and mini pumpkin from our sisters' weekend! - Art Galleries Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I am a repeat customer. I have brought many friends and today my next door neighbors son as a birthday treat. Doug is amazing and patient guiding his patrons to have a fun time and produce their own special glass blown creation. Other studios just do it for you - Doug has you do it with his guiding hand. That's a huge difference if you want a real experience. read more

We had so much fun making a pumpkin and vase. Emily is the best. I'll definitely be back to make some more goodies and hopefully learn some new techniques. It was surprisingly fast to make everything too. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Our class was awesome, it was very hands on, they teach out a lot about each step and they are super helpful to make sure everything turns out perfect. I appreciate how skilled the staff is and Douglas is great! I would definitely go again! We made a starfish and Christmas ornaments. read more

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