We had an incredible experience with Jason Stropko at his glassblowing class in Alameda! There were…read morefive of us, and at $600 for a four-hour session and a hands-on craft experience that felt truly special. Jason is a fantastic instructor -- patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his craft. We each got to make a vase, a whiskey glass, and an ornament, and if you worked efficiently, there was even time to make a second piece. What made the experience even more memorable was the little touches Jason added -- he brought water, oranges, and chocolates to keep everyone fueled and happy throughout the session. It's the kind of thoughtfulness that shows he genuinely cares about his students having a great time. Jason has his own studio in San Francisco where he sells wall sconces, amazing high end pieces and teaches out of the Alameda location,m. Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a group outing, or just something completely different to try, this class delivers on every front. Highly recommend!

I've always wanted to try making some cups/glass blowing…read more Prax is incredibly talented and so patient. He's such a good teacher and explained it so simply during the lesson. We both had a blast learning about glass blowing and hearing about the intricacies of it. What an absolute art! Super recommend Prax and his studio if you ever wanted to try it! All his instructions from parking to how to hold the rods were easy to follow and efficient. Thank you!!

I had a housecleaner break the ear off a treasured Murano glass sculpture horse head that i had…read morehand carried back from Murano ,Italy, and i was devastated. Everyone told me i was basically S---t out of luck because the cleaning person also threw away the broken ear---so no gluing it back on! And then Zak the glassblower to the rescue! You would not believe what he did---this artist literally blew a glass that is a PERFECT match to the horse's other ear and attached it to my Murano glass sculpture---i would HIGHLY recommend this guy for ANYTHING to do with glass---he is YOUR MAN!!! -Janna in Tiburon

I haven't used it. But his Art is out of this world. If your serious into Art and appreciate the…read moreglass medium then,Zak The Glassblower is worth a look. They are chill, friendly and will answer any questions you have.

My friend and I loved our experience at Slow Burn Glass! We took a beginner class where you can…read moreeither make a small vase or a floppy bowl. It was a small class and you always had a worker with you helping. I love how our pieces turned out! Your item will be ready in 2 days and if you cannot pick it up, you can pay to have it shipped. I chose to have ours shipped and it was very quick and packed well.

My partner and I took the beer pint/wine glass class with Bryan and Roz. It was such a fun…read moreexperience! I would definitely recommend this class to anyone. I was pretty nervous going into the class since I have never done anything remotely like this. Both instructors were helpful, informative, and kind. We will definitely be back!

Came here for our anniversary event. There were 6 students total. Each person took turns to make…read moretheir own piece. Took about 20 minutes per piece. You can leave after you finish your piece (come back the next day to pick up or pay $30 to have it mailed to you). You can blow and roll your piece to help make it, but she does most of the hard work! Loved taking photos/videos of the entire process. She was very patient and enthusiastic about showing us the steps. The workshop was nice and cool with fans blowing. Highly recommend for a fun experience!

Such a fun and unique experience, perfect for anyone with any level of artistic ability!…read more 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.

A great place to learn and expand your art skills. Friendly instructors and plenty of attention for…read morestudents of all ages. You can experiment and learn new techniques to your heart's content. I tried creating glass beads with a blow torch and ended up making some very nice Christmas presents.

From the owner: Are you ready to unlock your creativity and embark on an artistic journey with us?…read moreExperience visual art classes, at low or no cost, in a supportive environment that encourages and expands creative expression. Workshops for people of all ages and skill sets. We offer- glassblowing, painting, collating, sewing, printing, and much more! A vibrant & inclusive space available to rent for classes, workshops, and lectures. A Mobile art truck to bring art activities to all areas of the valley. Available for private events, team building, corporate retreats & more! Visit our quaint gallery featuring artwork by local artists of all mediums and ages.

I attended the Hot glass, cold beer event in April. Highlights…read more- If you buy a VIP ticket, you get an assigned seat. If you buy the regular ticket, it's standing room only, and can become fatiguing after 3 hours. - Free beer; they had a Kolsch and an IPA on top. Plus wine. - Food is available; catered by Tato restaurant. - The action is great. Very fun to see the process of making a deluxe glass vase

I did a private lesson here in November with Momo. She was…read moreeasy to understand made the directions really clear, was there to help but not not looking over your shoulder you way. I really appreciate that because sometimes you take art classes and the instructor covers in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable. This was not the case at all, she was there to help with any questions I had, and support me and whatever I wanted to make. It was so much fun and I think I may be addicted to making glass now. I start a group class in a week and I'm looking really really forward to.

Need a one of a kind gift? Are you into American art glass collecting?…read more Well whatever your glass needs are, Glass Mountain can accommodate you. Glass Mountain works with Fenton Glass Art, Blenko, and other glass producers. They support the local Berkeley, CA art community and their artists. They are constantly hosting art shows and events to promote and show their original and collectable glass art. The proprietor Tony Weiden has a lifelong passion for glass, especially the stunning art pieces that have been created here in America for generations. Each time I visit I learn something new and interesting info about glass. If you can't find what you are looking for at Glass Mountain, Tony has many years of experience and knowledge with local vendors, antiques, etc.. and is always willing to help with your quest even if he does not make any $$ from it, that kind of business is hard to find now a days. I encourage you to check out his latest colorful Art Windows or "Dalle De Verre". He hand cuts pieces of colorful slab glass an inch thick to create images and patterns and would be willing to customize anything to suite your needs and/or imagination. I personally collect and love red glass and have purchased some beautiful investments from Glass Mountain i.e. a Blenko fruit bowl, vases, and the most adorable little red glass owl. I also go to Tony for Mother's Day and Christmas gifts each year! Check it out!

Glass Mountain is a great resource for me. I love the selection of American Art glass and lovely…read morelocal made pieces. The price ranges work for a wide selection of gifts from Mom to housewarming. The owner of the shop, Tony, is not only a great guy, but he always helps me find exactly what I'm looking for at a price my pocket can handle!

I went there for a glass blowing demonstration. Made a glass rose, which I used to propose to my…read moregirlfriend. Gigi is super friendly and definitely talented. Thanks

I went for a glass blowing class with a group of friends. We got to make a flower. All of us really…read moreliked how hands on the class was because we were able to melt the glass ourselves and mold the petals! Gigi is super friendly, passionate about what she does, and very talented! We had such a great time and we all said that we would do it again!

West County Glass Art & Supply is an awesome glass art gallery, and source for glass art supplies…read more The owners and staff are very outgoing and friendly! They have great prices on flameworking supplies, and classes. You can even rent studio space if you already know how to blow glass. I used to have to drive all the way down to Richmond, Ca for flameworking supplies, but now I am extremely pleased to be able to buy my materials locally!

I went to West County Glass Art & Supply asking for help. I needed a replacement stopper for a…read moreliquor decanter. The owner and his wife couldn't have been any nicer. I didn't have the original piece, told him I wasn't an artist and didn't feel as if I could draw what I wanted. He quickly sketched out what he thought I was looking for, gave me a time line and a general price which would be determined by how much time it took him to produce my piece from scratch. Not only did he meet his timeline (although I didn't impose one on him) but he also kept the price down. I'm so very happy to have what he created from scratch. My decanter is displayed with pride and I'll always remember this couple when I see it on the bar.

We went for team outing. High school alumni taught us to make these beautiful art work. Highly…read morerecommend going to this place. Instructor is very knowledgeable and patient.

Palo Alto High School seems like just an ordinary high school in a high-end college town. Nice…read morecars, smart students off to Ivy Leagues, and crazy senior pranks. Single handedly, however, Mr. David Camner, the ceramics teacher at the high school, has made this school unlike any others. He began a glass blowing program at the school, introducing ceramics students to the beautiful medium of glass. This experience changed my life. I was given the opportunity to express myself through hot molten glass, and from this I began a passion for any and every piece of glass art. I hope I can convey to you how fortunate I was to have walked past the glass blowing workshop on my way to the parking lot from class one random day in high school. Not only are students able to learn to blow glass, but David Camner offers incredible workshops (hands on glass blowing with professional glass artists) where you get to experience a very sexy and heartfelt medium of art. There are also frequent class ornament, pumpkin, etc. sales at much lower prices than what you can find elsewhere for handblown glass, but just as good quality. This is what I hope I can recommend to you. And feel good not only about what you gain, but for what you give--the proceeds of any glass sale or workshop participation goes to maintaining the glass program at Palo Alto High School. One of only few (if not, the only) high schools with such a unique program, Palo Alto High School stands out in my mind for this very reason--enlightening me to a new passion for glass.