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Create stunning glass art in Lakewood with hands-on guidance from expert instructors. Craft your own blown ornaments and sculpted hearts in this unique workshop experience.
2–3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Create stunning glass art in Lakewood with hands-on guidance from expert instructors. Craft your own blown ornaments and sculpted hearts in this unique workshop experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical effort needed; suitable for all fitness levels
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History
Lakewood was established in the early 1900s with rich ties to Colorado’s mining and ranching heritage.
Conservation
The Furnace: A Glassworks emphasizes sustainable studio practices, recycling glass materials and minimizing waste.
The Furnace: A Glassworks
Create stunning glass art in Lakewood with hands-on guidance from expert instructors. Craft your own blown ornaments and sculpted hearts in this unique workshop experience.
The Furnace: A Glassworks is a Lakewood, Colorado glass studio offering hands-on glassmaking workshops for hobbyists, families, and groups. The studio specializes in both hot-glass techniques—such as blown glass sessions—and cold techniques including kiln-fusing and torch work. Skilled instructors lead scheduled public classes and custom sessions, guiding participants through design choices, color selection, and safe manipulation of molten and sheet glass. Sessions range from short fused-glass projects to intensive weekend flamework classes, allowing beginners and intermediate students to learn core skills and complete finished pieces.
Workshop offerings include ornament blowing, blown eggs, sampler classes that produce multiple pieces, fused suncatchers, trinket dishes, plant stakes, windchimes, and a flamework intensive using borosilicate torches. Booking options accommodate small groups—workshops listed up to four people—and larger group events. Finished pieces that require kiln cooling are held for pickup when fully annealed. Safety protocols, studio equipment, and instructor supervision are provided during all hands-on sessions.
Participants choose colors and motifs, learn technique demonstrations, and receive direct guidance while instructors perform furnace and torch operations as needed. The studio’s program emphasizes creative exploration, practical technique, and finished, take-home artwork. The Furnace: A Glassworks communicates clear session details, age guidance where applicable (for example, select classes accept ages 10 and up), and post-session handling instructions for kiln-cooled pieces. Located in Lakewood, the studio serves local residents and visitors seeking unique, experiential art activities and group events. Class schedules, pricing details, and booking instructions are posted on the studio's website and reservation system for each workshop online.
Location
Lakewood, CO
Located in Lakewood, Colorado.
Tours Offered
10
Fused, blown, and flamework workshops.
Age Range
Ages 10+
Selected experiences allow ages 10 and up.
Group Options
Small & Large
Workshops for up to 4 and large groups.
Pick a workshop, choose colors, and book a session to make a custom blown or fused glass keepsake.
Wear natural fiber clothing
Avoid synthetic fabrics that can melt or catch fire easily around hot glassblowing equipment.
Arrive early to warm up
Getting to the studio 10-15 minutes early helps you settle in and mentally prepare for the workshop.
Hydrate beforehand
Glassblowing studios can be warm environments; staying hydrated enhances comfort and focus.
Practice patience with techniques
Glassblowing requires steady hands and calm focus, so pace yourself and enjoy the creative process.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet from hot glass and workshop hazards.
Light, breathable clothing
Keeps you comfortable during warmer studio temperatures.
summer
Long pants
Provides protection from heat and potential glass splinters.
Hair tie or headband
Keeps hair out of your face while working with glass.