Want to Learn the Art of Glassblowing?

If you are interested in learning the art of glassblowing then Hudson Beach Glass is the perfect place to start. Whether you are picking up the blow pipe for the first time or have intimate knowledge of the glory hole we have a program for you.

A Taste
Paper weight making workshop. A quick introduction to the shop, tools, and equipment. A couple of paper weights will be made- initially clear and then out of colors of your choice. This is great if you are not interested in pursuing glass but rather want a chance to feel the heat.

1 Hour- $80

An Appetizer
An introduction to the shop, tools, and equipment. An initial foundation of body positioning and further explanation of glass as a material. A paper weight and other solid sculpture will be made. This is the perfect way to get into the shop and begin to understand glassblowing.
2 Hours- $160

The Entree
Three, 3 hour classes which take you from the very beginning through to making your first cup. The first will be an introduction to the shop, tools, and equipment. The student will be provided with an initial foundation of body positioning and further explanation of glass as a material and its possibilities. Initially, basic solid working sculptural skills and a familiarization with the material will be covered. A paper weight will be made. In the second class how to make a bubble and transfer it to a punti (steel rod) and how that evolves into a cup will be practiced. The third class will combine the previous 2 classes skills with an open invitation for the student to get creative. If you are ready to have fun and learn more about glass then this is the way to go.
3- 3 Hour classes- $720

Desert
If you already know a lot about glass we have plenty of opportunities for you to learn more, either through apprenticeships, or private lessons. Give us a call to discuss.

Because all of our classes are private we can offer them at a time that works best for you.

About the Instructor:
Jenna Efrein graduated from Alfred University in 2009 with her degree in Sculpture/Dimensional Studies with a focus in glass. She completed her BA at The Evergreen State College in 1993. She has been working with glass since 1989, blowing for the past four. Her work focuses on the visual manifestation of the internal self as it might appear on the external. Utilizing a variety of materials and performance she seeks to create connections between herself and her community. Teaching is one of the many avenues through which she accomplishes this.