Great experience - a must do in Santa Fe Here's a review for Prairie Dog Glass in Santa Fe: I recently had the pleasure of visiting Prairie Dog Glass in Santa Fe, and I can't recommend it enough! The glass-blowing experience was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. They guided us through the process, making it both fun and educational. The facility itself is inspiring, filled with beautiful pieces of art created by talented artisans. I was amazed by the variety of colors and techniques used in the glass-blowing process. The hands-on experience allowed us to create our own unique pieces, which was a thrill! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, the instructors were patient and supportive, ensuring everyone felt comfortable. It's a fantastic way to spend an afternoon, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! If you're in Santa Fe, make sure to stop by Prairie Dog Glass for an unforgettable experience! read more

Took a class here in January 2024, and it was so fun! There are many good things to say about Prarie Dog Glass. - The 1 hour experience was easy to schedule (and reschedule) - The class felt very safe. - The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. - We left thinking, how cool was that! And had made a couple of cool items to take home the next day. I would recommend an experience here to anyone who wants to try out something new! I love this kind of thing, and even my husband (who generally doesn't gravitate towards artistic hobbies) had a fantastic time! Loved it! read more

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A must if you're in the area!! It's an experience you'll love and never forget!! A once in a pic experience! read more

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We had a group of 10 do this. The instructors were amazing and the pieces we created were so cool.

What a phenomenal place and great experience! We're visiting from out of state. This is my husband's Father's Day gift. Doug was just terrific and let's you be very hands on and even if you start "mess it ip"... it just doesn't happen. He makes sure he takes care of you and your experience! Superb staff! Highly recommend!!! read more

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What an amazing experience! For anyone interested in glass blowing for the first time, Prairie Dog is the place to go. Prairie Dog is located in the back of the lot of the Jackalope Mercado in its own building. Attached to the studio is a small shop with glass pieces for sale. I got the class for my husband and me for his birthday. It's $225/hr (together) plus tax and tip. Between us, we could pick different pieces from a "menu" that added up to the hour limit. My husband chose a large display bowl and a drinking glass, and I chose a paper weight. Prairie Dog glass blower Matt worked with us one-on-one in turns through the experience. He has been working with glass for approximately 14 years. He said he initially got interested in glass when he visited Venice, Italy, with his family as a young teen. Through the experience, he explained the temperatures, why we were doing the steps, what tools we were using, and how the colors interacted. It's clear he really enjoys his work. We spun the glass, dipped it in the color selections, shaped it, and knocked it off the rod when directed to. After we finished the pieces, they were stored overnight in their oven to cool and solidify. We picked up the pieces the next morning. I can't say enough about how cool of an experience this was. Not only do you get to experience something unusual, but you get to bring your projects home with you to remind you of working on it. read more

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Me and friends decided to try this glass blowing class. Neither of us had any prior experience (or knowledge) about how to make a glass piece. We each picked a different item. Our instructor was super kind and patient. The best part is, he explained each step, so we also learned the basics about glass-making. It is a super fun experience, and the finished products look fantastic (which would not have happened without our instructor's help). Highly recommend if you wanna try something different, explore the artistic side of you, and also go home with a unique hand-made piece (by YOU). The instructor will help with any complicated issues that arise during the process, so this is a low stress experience (with a high success rate). What really is awesome is the nice balance the instructors offer - they let you do enough but also make sure you have a nice finished produce :) read more

Prairie Dog Glass gave us an amazing experience in blowing glass. Russell was a natural teacher and knew where to challenge us and where to step in to support us for each of the stages. It was a legit studio where they create beautiful glasswork and allow newbies to be part of the process in creating their own pieces to take home the next day. Each piece of glass art needs to cool in a special oven for about a day, before they can go home with you. So plan accordingly; don't create your piece the day before you leave unless you plan to have everything shipped home. (They'll do that for you - if you need.) They're super organized so you can choose what kind of project(s) you can create in the timeframe you schedule. You choose your color schemes. The teachers help you each step of the way so you're the artist, but you're guided and safe. We're so glad we went to Santa Fe and chose Prairie Dog Glass. read more

We did a glass blowing class for five adults. Spooner was our instructor. He was super friendly, informative, polite and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed being taught by him! :) Our glass pieces came out super beautifully!! You do varying degrees of work solo and assisting the instructor so that the piece comes out nicely. It is super hot when you're working on the glass and I would recommend pulling your hair up/back if it's past shoulder length. Also, they supply safety glasses for you. The class takes about 15 minutes or so per glass piece and you can choose from many colored glass options to personalize them. To cool properly you have to pick it up the next day OR get it shipped to you. They package the glass really nicely and safely! I also bought an adorable ghost ($25) glass piece. The class was $195 per hour. You can do as many projects as you want in that hour. For us it would've been a max of 6 items since they take 10-15 minutes each. Less people could do many more. Considering their prices for their professional pieces and you're being instructed by and assisting a professional, it is a very fair price!! read more

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My family spent 2 hours with Russell making blown glass art and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience! Russell was a consummate professional and balanced letting us lead as much of the process as possible while also stepping in when needed to ensure our artwork was created properly. He was also very friendly and made the entire experience thoroughly enjoyable! In our 2 hours we were able to create 8 unique pieces and for the price we paid, it was well worth it! I would highly recommend this experience to either completely novice glass blowers (like ourselves), seasoned professionals, and everyone in between. This place is a hidden gem and a must do experience for those visiting Santa Fe! read more

As my first time working with glass, I found it AMAZING! Russell is a wonderful artist and a great instructor. The two and a half hours we spent there went by so fast. read more

Wonderful experience here. Called ahead for class time. There were two in our party and we had a great time, did not feel rushed and really got to have hands on experience making a few pieces. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun, crafty class where you can bring home items you pick out and make. read more

Cool little "shop-within-a-shop" in the Jackalope complex. This venue features a glass blowing demonstration area (which also offers classes) along with some really fabulous art glass for sale. We watched one of the artists assist a student for a while as another instructor walked us through the process verbally. The glass chili peppers come in an array of colors and we were so tempted to bring some home. Prices are a bit high but you are getting one of a kind pieces. Just make sure you walk to the back of the Jackalope campus to watch these artists work. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! I brought my 8 yr old in just for him to "see" how some of the glass things are made. The owner was so welcoming and immediately asked if my son wanted to try and we were allowed to pick from a list of options and pick our own colors. Worth the $$ It was fast, fun and an experience I would recommend to anyone. Your piece is ready for pick up the next day or they can ship it to you. read more

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I love this place! My 4 and 8 year-old grandsons visited from California and we spent a morning at Prairie Dog Glass. They had a great time - when their parents arrived at the end of the visit, it was what they talked about the most. read more

Sooooooo much FUN! I felt like I might melt toooo.. But we survived and had a BLAST! This AH-MAZING experience, the wonderful memories and the gorgeous pieces that we made will last a lifetime! My son loved it even more than #MeowWolf! read more

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What a fun day learning how to blow glass! Took Erika for her birthday and she made a beautiful bowl, a flower, and I made a blue chili. Her father who was also with us made a REALLY nice looking red chili, which we debated asking them to sandblast to give it a frosted glass look. The person teaching us, Steffen, was great! He explained everything really well and taught us how to handle the rod and glass and answered any and all of our questions while we were working. I signed us up for a 90 minute session next month to take my folks when they visit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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We recently took a class! Four of us signed up to make a glass item. Great items to choose from! 'Spooner', a talented glass blower was our teacher! He was terrific and patient. Picked up our glass items the next day! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Legitimately the most fun thing we did on our vacation! George put us at ease and then proceeded to help us create some lovely glass pieces. He was patient, humorous and answered all of my MANY questions. When you're done, spend a few minutes looking at some of the stunning works of art displayed for sale (maybe even buy one... or two... or more). My husband even commented several times that he didn't expect to enjoy it nearly as much as he did, and then admitted he would do it again. Don't hesitate, book today. George, you were a rock star to us! Thanks for a great time and the fabulous restaurant recommendations. read more

We came with a group of Girl Scouts and we had the best experience! The experts were fantastic with our big group. They explained the steps and made it so much fun! We were all able to make beautiful pieces. They also wrapped everything really well and boxed it up for us. George and Spooner were awesome! I highly recommend this opportunity if you are in the Santa Fe area! read more

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An amazing experience. I took my 2 grandsons , ages 7 and 81/2 on a field trip as they are home schooled. Manja arranged everything for me. Spooner was our instructor / teacher/ artist... he taught us, helped us and inspired us. The kids were thrilled and I was delighted. It was a 5 star experience. We actually made beautiful pieces. I would go back again and have already sent friends. Joan Markoff read more

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Fantastic family experience this Thanksgiving. Everyone (10 of us) were able to choose what they wanted to create with the help of the Prairie Dog experts--who were fantastic. Fun, knowledgeable, quick, and safe! There is no doubt that glass heated to over 2000 degrees is a little scary but they made it enjoyable and safety was their number one concern. Actually, Pat explained he is more likely to get a cut from boxes than A burn of any type. You'll need to wait 24 hours to pick up the glass art. It takes some time to "freeze." They can ship your work for you big young pose which makes it super easy and convenient if your worries about weight on flights on the way back home. We highly recommend for small or large groups like ours. read more

Popped into this place because of the reviews and it doesn't disappoint. The instructor was teaching a class and what a treat to see. I've attached a video to see how awesome this is to see. Highly recommend to visitors. read more

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One of a kind experience - highly recommend! Family of 5 with youngest being 9- George was awesome and tailored the experience for each one of us. We all made beautiful pieces of glass to take home which was included in the price. If you are looking for a fun hands on experience you should definitely give them a call. We changed our times three times and Patrick was super accommodating and responded quickly to my calls/ texts. Thanks Prairie Dog Glass for making our visit to Sate Fe so memorable- read more

Awesome experience. We were in the area foe the Balloon Fiesta in ABQ and decided to spend some time in Santa Fe. Great girls weekend. I would highly recommend this hands on experience. We booked 2 hours for 4 of us and that was perfect. We made 9 items. Highly recommend knowing what you want to do prior to your session for best use of time. read more

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Our time at Prairie Dog was amazing and it's all my 7 and 11 year old girls talk about when asked about our cross country trip adventures! It was fantastic and definitely a memory maker! Mike was great, very patient and calm with each of them. Kind staff. Amazing experience and now we have 4 beautiful pieces to remember it all! read more

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We had such a great time during our glass blowing experience. George was a great teacher, personable, informative and a lot of fun! I highly recommend! read more

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Had a wonderful time - everyone was patient and friendly. Definitely a fun activity and some beautiful glass to take home!

We had a wonderful experience taking a class at Prairie Dog Glass. I was amazed at how much we really were able to assist with and how involved they made us feel through the whole process. We loved working with Kacey. She was incredibly knowledgeable, answered our many questions, and helped us create some beautiful pieces. This was such a unique experience and we will treasure these items for years to come. read more

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This was one of the highlights of our trip, we had a super time... Instructors were amazing, taking time and patience in particular with the seven-year-old grandson... We picked up our pieces the next day and absolutely love them, if there was one complaint it was that a particular green turn yellow in the kiln,It would have been nice to been told that as yellow it's not a color that was wanted... But the bowls are beautiful the flower is beautiful even the yellow paper weight is beautiful, This is an amazing experience we paid for two hours and made seven pieces I would highly recommend it if we ever go back to Santa Fe we will do it again!! read more

We came here for the first time two weeks ago- we LOVED our class! WE made a flower, a vase, three ornaments, a pumpkin and a chili pepper. These would be such amazing gifts to make and give to friends for the holidays - the people running the class are professional, safety-conscious, and fun. I would definitely do this again and would recommend it to my next out of town guests as well. Cool place! read more

We planned a trip to Santa Fe. Googled glass blowing and found this place when I called to book a spot, they were super nice. The class was amazing. George is a great teacher and we went home with four pieces in the hour class. Highly recommend and when we come back to Santa Fe, we'll book another class! read more

Such a great place! Went here with my family while on a trip to SF and it was a great experience! We had Sia and Kacey helping us and they did a fantastic job. The pieces were even available to pick up the next day. Time and money well spent on an awesome experience. Would highly recommend. read more

What a wonderful experience for my two daughters and myself! George was absolutely delightful and so skillful. Both my grown daughters had the time of their lives and George has inspired all of us to continue to learn more about the art of glassblowing. Thanks George for a truly memorable experience! read more

Great place. We were looking for a place to blow glass or make pottery and came across them. They were awesome. They assisted my whole family (including an 8 & 12 yo kid) in making some amazing pieces. read more

Prairie Dog Glass - My 8 yr old son making a glass Chili pepper. - Glass Blowing Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Pat and his staff did a great job with our large family party (ages 5- adult). The experience was interactive, engaging and fun. Everyone made a beautiful, unique piece of blown glass art. Highly recommend this experience! read more

Fantastic! Spooner was so knowledgeable and patient with our group! So much fun! We had six people and had plenty of time for each of us to make something great! read more

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I'm creating this review to uncover a buried treasure. I hope in doing so Chris Donnelly and all his friends at Prairie Dog Glass get the attention and support from the Yelp Community that they so richly deserve. Prairie Dog Glass is buried inside a place called Jackalope Marketplace in Santa Fe New Mexico. If you have always dreamed of participating in Blowing Glass but have absolutely no experience, this is definitely a wonderful place to go. Blowing glass has been on my Boyfriend's bucket list for years. He and I get very little time away together (as I am a single mother of 3 and he runs his own business) so time is precious to us and not something to be wasted. Thus I did my research before we left and Chris responded quickly to my inquiry (even though he was getting married that week!) and answered all my questions. For $150 my boyfriend got a one-on-one lesson in glass blowing and walked away with the experience he had always dreamed of in a Hot Shop. Chris was more than accommodating in asking us what we wanted to create and what colors we had in mind.. He stepped in when things got tricky so we could come away with a finished piece to show our friends but still allowed my Boyfriend lots of hands on experience. $150 might sound like a lot of money to some of you..... but sometimes dreams cost a little bit more than what you would spend for routine fun.....Chris let me take all the pictures I wanted of the entire process and in doing so both Boyfriend and I came away with a greater appreciation for the art and a feeling of fulfillment for having checked off a top item on his Bucket List. We don't live in New Mexico and were visiting Santa Fe for the first time to see the Art Galleries. Chris was very diligent in safely wrapping and sending our two pieces back to California after they were cooled and ready to ship. In my opinion Prairie Dog Glass is the Gem and Jackalope is just something surrounding it...yet PDog is buried in Jackalope's Yelp Reviews... This place is a destination to itself for the Glass Blowing Class with Chris!!!! Sometimes Art lives within the creative process even more so than what is created (though we are happy with our vase and paperweight) it was the experience that we will never forget. Chris's patience, knowledge, skill and great sense of hospitality will make you feel welcome and comfortable in the shop. We will be telling the story of our experience for years to come. Thanks Chris! read more

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We had an absolute blast! Ryan was our guide. We had a three hour private class. My partner was experienced and it my first time. We made several fun pieces that we will treasure. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Santa Fe! Highly recommend. read more

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Simply AMAZING. The entire process was awesome. Our lead was awesome with the kids, especially our autistic son. This is a MUST DO for anyone visiting Santa Fe!!! read more

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