Recommended for Ages 13+ • Up to 2.5 Hours • Up to 21 Spots Available!
Discover the thrill of crafting your own double-walled candy dish in this beginner-friendly glassblowing workshop at East Falls Glassworks in Philadelphia. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and leave with a unique piece of functional art.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have normal mobility and be comfortable standing for about two hours.
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History
East Falls Glassworks continues Philadelphia’s deep artisan traditions dating back to the American colonial period when local glassmaking flourished.
Conservation
The studio follows eco-friendly practices by recycling glass and minimizing waste to lessen its environmental impact.
East Falls Glassworks
Recommended for Ages 13+ • Up to 2.5 Hours • Up to 21 Spots Available!
East Falls Glassworks is a Philadelphia-based glassblowing studio offering hands-on classes and one-day workshops for beginners and intermediate students. The studio focuses on hot glass techniques, safety, and skill development in a supportive classroom environment. East Falls Glassworks schedules two structured six-session courses — a 6-Session Intro to Hot Glass for beginners and a 6-Session Intermediate Glassblowing for students with basic experience — that emphasize tool use, blowing technique, and vessel-making.
In addition to multi-session courses, East Falls Glassworks runs focused one-day workshops that let participants make a finished piece in a single session. Available workshops include Pumpkins, Candy Dishes, Stemless Wine Glasses, Wavy Bowls, Paperweights, and Vases. Many of these workshops state that all materials are provided, and instructors guide total beginners through shaping molten glass and finishing techniques.
Safety and instruction are central to the studio’s approach: classes teach furnace safety and handling of molten glass at high temperatures while providing step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on coaching. The learning environment is collaborative and tailored to different skill levels, making it suitable for hobbyists, gift experiences, and skill-building for aspiring glass artists.
East Falls Glassworks operates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and presents scheduling information, class formats, and workshop descriptions publicly. Prospective students can use the class summaries to select the right level and workshop type. Class sizes are limited to preserve focused instruction, and instructors recommend note-taking, practice between sessions, and brief follow-up questions for sustained skill growth.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Class Formats
8 offerings
Six-session and one-day formats available.
Beginner Friendly
No experience needed
Accessible for total beginners.
Materials
Materials in many workshops
Select workshops supply glass and tools.
Reserve a seat in a six-session course or a one-day workshop to make your own blown glass piece — spots fill fast, book now.
Wear natural fibers
Choose breathable cotton or denim clothing to stay safe and comfortable near the hot glass furnace.
Closed-toe footwear required
For safety, avoid sandals or open shoes when working in the glassblowing studio.
Stay hydrated
Working near intense heat can be dehydrating—drink water before and after your session.
Arrive early for the intro
Show up on time to not miss the crucial safety and technique briefing that kicks off the workshop.
Comfortable, breathable clothing
Natural fibers are safest around the furnace’s heat.
Closed-toe shoes
Required for safety in the studio during glassblowing.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated when working near high temperatures.
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Sunglasses
Helpful if walking outside to/from venue on sunny days.
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