Glassblowing Adventure at Bath Aqua Glass in Bath
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most guests; minimal physical exertion required
Overview
Discover the art of glassblowing at Bath Aqua Glass, where you can create your own stunning glass bauble in the historic city of Bath. An experience blending craft, history, and personal artistry.
Make a bauble with the glassblower
Ages 16+ • 15 minutes per bauble
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About This Adventure
Experience the art of glassblowing by creating your own stunning glass bauble alongside a skilled glassblower. Gather molten glass, choose your colors, and shape your masterpiece with expert tools. After cooling overnight, your unique creation will be ready for collection or delivery, making this a memorable hands-on artistic adventure.
Duration
15 minutes per bauble
About
Create your own glass bauble on the hotfloor working alongside the glassblower. You will gather molten glass from the furnace, apply your choice of colour, shape the glass with specialist glassmaking tools and finish with a glass loop. Please wear cool cotton clothing, layers are best as it gets quite hot working in front of the furnace, sturdy footwear is essential [ no open toes or flip flops ] Three quarter length trousers are fine to be worn, shorts above the knee are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back.
Your finished bauble will be placed in the annealing kiln to cool slowly overnight.
Important information
• This experience is for people ages 16 and above. • All minors MUST be accompanied by an adult. • If you require an invoice for your booking, please contact us directly before placing your booking. As this is a third-party booking platform, if you book before talking to us directly, we cannot issue an invoice.
The completed Baubles must cool down slowly overnight and can be collected from the following working day from 2 pm onwards (excluding Sundays) or, for an additional postage charge, we can post it to your home/work address.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable clothing
Long sleeves are recommended to protect your arms from the heat.
Book in advance
Sessions fill up quickly, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred time.
Allow extra time
Plan for additional time for cooling and pickup after the session.
Follow safety instructions
Listen carefully to the safety briefings given by the instructor.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Swallows
- Ducks
History
Bath Aqua Glass has been operating since 1980, carrying on a tradition of glassmaking that dates back centuries in the region.
Conservation
The studio employs eco-friendly practices, recycling glass waste and minimizing energy consumption to reduce environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Wear comfortable, long-sleeved clothing to protect your arms from heat.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet from hot materials and equipment.
Hair tie or head covering
Keep hair secure to prevent contact with hot glass or equipment.
Apron or protective smock
Additional protection while working with molten glass.