Have you ever looked at a lovely piece of glassware and wondered, “How do you make that?” If you enjoy learning something new and glass-blowing is something you’ve been wanting to try, you can enroll in one of the many classes offered at The Bubble Factory in Essex. You don’t have to be an expert artist either, you just need to have the willingness and desire to learn.
The Bubble Factory is an independent glass studio set in a renovated barn in Essex, Massachusetts. Offering a variety of workshops, a team of expert glassblowers can accommodate and teach any skill level from novice to advanced. Classes are family-friendly, allowing children ages 10 and up to participate.
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The studio’s workshop prices vary depending on what you want to make. You can choose to learn how to make a bowl. pint glass, stemless wine glass, paperweight, reusable glass straw…
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…glass pendants, ornaments, or a pumpkin. In the fall, the pumpkin workshop sells out fast, so sign up soon if that’s something you’d like to make.
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Class participants must arrive 15 minutes early for an introduction and discussion on safety.
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During certain classes, you will learn how to manipulate molten glass while using a stationary torch.
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In other classes, you will learn how to manipulate molten glass in the hotshop where the glassblower’s furnace is located. You’ll learn how glassblowing works as well as how the glass is shaped.
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The cost of the workshops includes all materials and you’ll get to take home what you made. The Bubble Factory provides a wonderfully unique experience where you can learn a new skill and show off your work of glass art afterward.
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The Bubble Factory also sells glassware and art glass pieces, so if you’re looking for a unique gift for someone special, consider buying a piece from here. They also offer custom fabrication if you have something specific in mind.
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Have you ever tried glassblowing? If so, what did you make? Let us know in the comments.
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For more information on The Bubble Factory and to sign up for a workshop, visit the website and Facebook page.
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Address: 69 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929, USA
