Zak is amazing!!!! My vase arrived with a broken leg and I was panicking. I found him on yelp and…read morehe was so helpful. He gave me a few different options on repairing the vase and I went with the most cost effective one which still came out amazing and is very sturdy!!!! I'm beyond thrilled and grateful for his help as he literally saved my beautiful glass vase!! Don't hesitate to reach out to him, he's very friendly and highly skilled.

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

What an experience! #Beauty&TheBeastAdventures…read more After having watched a few episodes of Blown Away I was amazed & never imagined I'd get the chance to blow some glass. She surprised me w/the idea & we loved it. The instructors kept us safe and walked us through creating our pieces. She made a bowl & I a vase. If I remember correctly one oven was over 2,000 degrees and the other was around 900 degrees. Hella hot! It's great for a couple or small group, only takes 60-90mins and it goes by fast. It's also safe for kids 12 & over. The value's in the experience and of course the finished work. #GoSee

Dan and Kate were super patient and great with explaining the process but also just answering…read morequestions. It was a great class to take!

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.

I'd never tried glass blowing, but someone recommend this place to me and I decided to go when I…read morehad 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.

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.