Sonoran Glass School
633 W 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85701-2553
(520) 884-7814

(1) Blow Your Own Bowl or Vase Experience for 2 People at Sonoran Glass School

Our Blow Your Own… Events are quick (15-30 minute) introductions to furnace glassblowing that we offer September-May. You choose the color and style of your piece then assist our instructor to blow air into the blow pipe and shape the glass. Students can take as active or passive a role based on their comfort level. BYOs are perfect for individuals (ages 5+), families, team building activities, or tour groups of up to 30 people. Each BYO is unique but we do work within specified parameters to keep costs down.

Bowls are 5″x6″; Vases are 9″x5″; Your piece will be ready for pick-up 3 days after your appointment or can be shipped at your cost.  Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your appointment.

We can accommodate some special requests during BYOs, including decanters, small platters, and simple variations off our standard offerings; expect to pay $20-$80 extra. We do not make goblets, light fixtures, sinks, or large (over 8” diameter) projects during these appointments. Our staff is happy to make custom projects outside of class time; please call for a quote.

Sonoran Glass School (formerly Sonoran Glass Art Academy) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and awareness of glass as a visual arts medium. Our mission is to enrich our community by providing a supportive environment in which glass artists, students, and enthusiasts can learn, create, and share knowledge. We aim to educate our greater community about glass making and glass art through classes, workshops, and community events.

Overview

Founded in 2001, SGS has the unique position of being the premier public access glass arts educational facility in the southwest.  Programming includes classes in: furnace glassblowing, lampworking, glass fusing, stained glass, mosaics, casting, and coldworking. SGS features a small team of gifted faculty instructors, as well as Specialty Workshops taught by a variety of world renowned visiting artists. Most classes here are limited to 8 students, allowing for maximum 1-1 attention. SGS offers glass making instruction for people age 5 and up. We aim to increase our students’ knowledge of glass as an arts medium, as well as to boost their confidence, creativity, and artistic capabilities. In partnership with the University of Arizona and Pima Community College, we offer college credits in Glass Arts. We also host a wide variety of elementary through high school youth development programs each year for underprivileged and at-risk youth.