Glass Blowing Schools

[PlantWhisperer]

Heyy,

I've been hearing from a lot more people that they went to a college to learn how to blow glass. I was wondering if ANYONE knew any information about where these schools are? Especially around Massachusetts, and just the New England/North East area. If you guys are any better with google or already know information - i'd appreciate it a shit load. I can't find anything so far.

Thanks,​

 

[fdd2blk]

http://www.diabloglassschool.com/


http://www.steinertindustries.com/InstructorsSchools.htm

 

[doitinthewoods]

penland school of crafts.http://www.penland.org/

 

[fdd2blk]

i don't think you really googled it. http://www.google.com/search?q=glass+blowing+classes+Mass.&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3DVFD_enUS247US247

 

[PlantWhisperer]

i don't think you really googled it. http://www.google.com/search?q=glass+blowing+classes+Mass.&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3DVFD_enUS247US247

haha i honestly did - i think it's just because i searched for actual colleges instead of classes. thanks for the info tho. very helpful. if anyone else has more please let me know.

Thanks, ​

 

[Bookworm]

oaksterdam?

 

[fdd2blk]

i got my kiln and my torch back in feb. i took about 20 hours of 1-on-1 time with a couple other blowers. i am, for the most part, "self taught". i made these yesterday after 9 months on the torch, ... View attachment 558436

 

[PlantWhisperer]

i got my kiln and my torch back in feb. i took about 20 hours of 1-on-1 time with a couple other blowers. i am, for the most part, "self taught". i made these yesterday after 9 months on the torch, ... View attachment 558436

congrats man thats awesome. i really like the one on the top.

how much did you spend on your kiln and torch? if you don't mind me asking.

 

[fdd2blk]

congrats man thats awesome. i really like the one on the top.

how much did you spend on your kiln and torch? if you don't mind me asking.

i got a ":top of the line" kiln, the smallest one, but a nice model. it was $600. i have outgrown it already.

my first torch i got used off craigslist. got the used torch, a set of brand new regulators and a few tools for 250 bucks. my second torch cost me $500 new. i should be ok with it for awhile.