Is prior glassblowing experience required?

No experience is necessary; this workshop is beginner-friendly and includes instructor guidance.

Can children participate?

Yes, participants aged 10 and older can join, but those 14 and younger must have a parent or guardian participating as well.

Are the ornaments ready to take home immediately?

Finished ornaments require annealing and will be ready for pick-up one week after class or can be shipped for an additional fee.

Is the studio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible and accommodates participants with special needs.

What should I wear to the workshop?

Close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended for safety and ease of movement.

Are materials included in the class fee?

Yes, all glass materials, tools, and color frits are included in the fee.

Create Your Own Blown Glass Holiday Ornaments in Denver’s D&L Studio

Imagine shaping a glowing orb of molten glass with your own hands, watching vibrant colors swirl as you expertly coax the glowing mass into a delicate holiday ornament. At Denver’s D&L studio, the Glaskolben Ornaments workshop offers a rare chance to experience lampworking firsthand — a focused craft using a Glaskolben tube for mouth-blowing glass spheres. Set in an accessible, creative space in Denver, Colorado, this three-hour session is designed for anyone ready to dive into the art of blown glass, from curious beginners to aspiring glass artists.

The workshop’s star is the Glaskolben itself, a mouth-blowing tool that transforms raw glass into sphere shapes infused with color. Using 90 COE Bullseye frit, a vibrant crushed glass pigment, artists can mix and match colors to create stunning custom ornaments. Each participant gets to make up to ten unique glass pieces, creating a personalized holiday collection or memorable gifts — a tangible souvenir of your own creative spark.

What makes this experience stand out in Denver’s bustling art and outdoor scene is the hands-on mastery imparted by skilled instructors, who guide you through the subtle nuances of heat, airflow, and color blending. The studio environment is supportive and vibrant, welcoming artists ages ten and older (with parental accompaniment required for those 14 and younger). Safety is emphasized without dulling the creative energy; you’ll wear close-toed shoes and work in a space fully ADA compliant.

Denver itself is an ideal backdrop for such creative pursuits, blending urban energy with proximity to natural wonders such as the Rockies. With a bustling arts district and year-round cultural events, D&L taps into the city’s creative pulse and offers a unique indoor adventure different from the typical outdoor hikes or ski trips.

Finished ornaments are carefully annealed and can be picked up a week after class or shipped if you’re out-of-town—perfect for travelers wanting a unique travel memento. Whether you want to add a new skill to your artistic toolkit, craft holiday keepsakes, or simply spend a thoughtful afternoon indoors during Colorado’s colder months, this workshop offers an immersive blend of craft and creativity.

From color selection to the delicate cooling process, every step connects you intimately with this ancient glasswork tradition. If your travels bring you to Denver, carve out three hours for some glowing creativity in the heart of the city at D&L’s Glaskolben Ornaments workshop.

About D&L Art Glass Supply

D&L Art Glass Supply is a full-service glass art studio and teaching center dedicated to hands-on education, materials, and studio access for makers at every level. Located within a creative community, D&L offers an extensive schedule of workshops and open-studio sessions led by nationally recognized artists and experienced instructors. Classes cover fused glass, stained glass, mosaics, vitrigraph, kilnforming, cold working, sandblasting, and specialized techniques like reactive glass and advanced pattern making.

Participants can join single-day introductions, intensive multi-day courses, themed artist residencies, and two-hour open studio sessions. Each class supplies studio tools, equipment, and clear firing schedules, while materials are available for purchase on-site or participants may bring their own. D&L emphasizes safety, accessibility, and artistic growth with small class sizes, step-by-step demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance during hands-on projects. Popular offerings include beginner fusing, mosaic workshops, stained-glass painting and lightbox projects, vitrigraph collaboration, and advanced fused-glass pattern forming. Several guest-led workshops are noted as sold out, reflecting consistent demand and instructor reputations. The studio also supports experimentation with test pieces and sample libraries so artists can learn material behaviors before committing to larger works. D&L maintains professional-grade kilns and cold-working stations and enforces best practices for material compatibility and ventilation. With a track record of offering beginner-friendly entry points alongside advanced technical courses, D&L Art Glass Supply serves hobbyists, emerging artists, and professional makers seeking technical skill, creative support, and reliable studio resources. The studio regularly updates its equipment and publishes clear schedules and materials lists online for students annually.