Please read and then scroll down for the links to book classes.

More info in each class section below.

Why don’t I see any openings on the calendar?  That means all available spots are already booked or the date you are looking for is too far in the future and we haven’t added the day to our schedule yet, we add classes on a monthly basis. Please check back to see if there have been any cancelations or days added, sign up for our email list and watch our socials for updates.

What can I make?  We offer ornaments, bowls, flowers, paperweight workshops, and seasonally pumpkins.

How much per class?  Please refer to each class section below for pricing.

How long does it take?   Ornaments – 15 minutes, bowls, flowers, and pumpkins – 20 minutes and paperweights approximately 1 hour. Then the piece needs to cool slowly overnight. They will be available for pick up the next day from noon on.

Can you ship the item that I make?  Yes! Shipping can be arranged on the day of the appointment.

What is the age limit?  The minimum age to make an ornament is 6. For a bowl, flower, and pumpkin 16 years old. And 18 and up for paperweights.

How do I move or cancel my appointment?  Please go to the email you received when booking to modify your appointment. You can do this up to the day before your appointment, any later and we have to do it for you.

How should I dress? Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and layers on top as it gets very hot near the furnace. It’s a good idea to bring a water bottle as well.

How many people are in a class?  Each 15-minute or 20-minute appointment (depending on the class booked) is for one person only.  Paperweight classes are by default for 1 person but can accommodate a couple.

How do I make more than one item during my appointment or book for a group of people to all go together? Decide the total items (e.g. 6 ornaments) you or your group want to make and choose that option on the booking page. It will show you where there is a spot for all back-to-back.

Can we go at the same time or have the group watch? While there is only space for one person to be near the furnace at a time, the rest of your group is welcome to watch and listen to the teacher and take photos from the front of the viewing area (shown below) as everyone takes turns!

IF YOU FEEL SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. Thank you for considering others! For any other questions please email: glass@hudsonbeachglass.com

Image seen below: Viewing and waiting area for classes

 

Make-your-own Bowl Experience

New for 2024!

Come make a bowl with us! Similar to our Make-your-own Ornament experience, you get to pick your favorite colors and work one-on-one with the glassblower, who will guide you through making a one-of-a-kind bowl, giving you information about the material, process, and tools. Scroll down for photos.

For ages 16 and up

Plan to arrive at the studio 15 minutes before your appointment.

$70 per Bowl

Check availability and book your Bowl appointment HERE.

Bowl examples

 

Make-your-own Flower Experience

New for 2024!

Similar to our Make-your-own Ornament experience, you get to pick your colors and work with a glass blower to make a glass flower. 

For ages 16 and up

Plan to arrive at the studio 15 minutes before your appointment.

$60 per Flower

Check availability and book your Flower appointment HERE.

 

 

Make-your-own Ornament!

*IMPORTANT* Do you or your group want to make 2 or more ornaments together on one day?  No need to check out each appointment separately, it saves you time and ensures your ornaments are booked back-to-back if you simply select how many you or your group want to make and then the calendar will find the consecutive appointments together.

For ages 6 and up.

Please come to your appointment 15 minutes early and check-in in the studio.

$45 per ornament

Check availability and book your Ornament appointment HERE.

Sign-up is online only except for special circumstances: Only groups of 7 or more or those with gift certificates will be booked over the phone.

 

 

 

Paperweight Class/Introduction to Glass

 

Always wanted to try glass but never had the opportunity? This is the class for you. Come and experience the fun of working with glass and making your very own paperweight. In this class, you will work one-on-one with our instructor who will guide you through making a beautiful one-of-a-kind paperweight, giving you information about the material, process, and tools. Come into our shop and experience the heat and thrill of glass making while in a safe and comfortable environment. Due to the physical demands of glass working, this class is offered only to ages 18 and up.  No experience is needed, all Materials are included.

This class can accommodate up to 2 people taking turns to make one paperweight together! Great for couples. Just let us know in the checkout notes that that is what you’d like to do.

Important: Paperweights made in class must undergo an overnight annealing (slow cooling) process and will not be done the same day. They will be available for pick-up the next day or shipped for an additional fee.

Disclaimer: This class is hands-on in a non-air-conditioned studio in front of a 2000-degree furnace. It can get very hot in the summer months. Bring plenty of water. If you will be uncomfortable in the heat please consider booking a shorter glass experience instead or scheduling a class during a cooler time of year. There are no paperweight classes from Nov through Jan.

Plan to arrive at the studio 10 minutes before your appointment. Classes are scheduled for 1 hour.

$120 per paperweight

Check availability and book your Paperweight appointment HERE.

 

Make-your-own Pumpkin Experience – check back for this class in the fall

Similar to our Make-your-own Ornament experience, you get to work with a glass blower to make a glass pumpkin.

Done on certain weekends only, watch for future announcements of dates

For ages 16 and up

Plan to arrive at the studio 15 minutes before your appointment.

$70 per person

Check availability and book your Pumpkin appointment HERE.

Instructors for Glassblowing Class