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Schedule your Next Private Party or Corporate Event
at the Hottest Place in Town ... the Industrial Arts Center

Glassblowing is a great activity to enhance teamwork amongst co-workers. You will find it enriches communication, encouraging participants to develop good interpersonal skills. Glassblowing is almost always done as a team and many pieces would be impossible to make alone. Glassblowing provides a unique opportunity to work together creating an unforgettable experience.

Scheduling depends on the availability of our two master glass blowers Jackie Ballard and Owen Pach. Minimum 6 participants for all special events.

Four Hour Workshop
Hands on class which allows larger groups to enjoy the experience of glassblowing. Depending on the size of the group, participants make 1-3 bowls, vessels, ornaments, etc. At the end of the class, the instructors will work together with participants to create a beautiful piece valued at over $500 which someone in the class will keep.

One Hour Tour
Includes watching up to two demonstrations by our professional team of glassblowers from the start to finish of a piece. A knowledgeable tour guide will explain the process and answer any questions your group may have. Catering available upon request.

Hot Glass Social
Price: $75.00

Host an exciting event for your friends or colleagues at our studio. Glassblowing demos by master glass blowers Jackie Ballard and Owen Pach and hands-on experience are included. Guests can roll up their sleeves, pick up a tool, and make their own colorful paperweight or glass ornament. Ideal for birthdays and employee team building. A Hot Glass Social ranges from two to four hours depending on the size of a group. Participants may bring food & beverages.

Private Glass Blowing Demonstration for you or your Organization
Price: $75.00

Where does glass come from? What happens when molten glass is stretched or cooled suddenly? Bring your group in for a dazzling glassblowing demonstration and learn the answers to these and other questions. Our instructors will provide a narrated demonstration of the properties of glass as well as show you how a piece of glass art is created from start to finish. This fascinating demonstration lasts an hour and a half, includes a question and answer time, and is suitable for art classes, corporate groups, senior citizens, professional organizations, and others.

Goblet Making Seminar
Price: $250.00

Students will learn several traditional methods of creating stemware. We will cover; blowing and casting feet, bringing avolios and other bits, techniques for blowing thin, and more. The seminar consists of two 3 hour sessions with an instructor and two 3 hour blow slots between sessions or after. Having a partner for the class and your blowslots is strongly recommended.

Prerequisite: 6 months glassblowing experience OR instructor's approval

Sand Casting (1 Day Class)
Price: $150.00

Remember playing in the sandbox as a child? Imagine a glass sculpture created by you in just a few hours. In this class, you will work with IAC staff to design a one-of-a-kind sand mold. Then watch as hot molten glass is ladled in and brings your design to life. No prerequisite, all levels of experience welcome.
Meets one weekend day per month.

For more information: call 727-289-9365 or email: info@industrialartscenter.org