Make Your Own Glass Bauble
A festive, hands-on introduction to hot glass — shape and blow your own bauble with expert guidance.
🎄 Festive Season Notice
Bauble-making experiences are only available from late October through mid-December, and sessions fill quickly. Early booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your preferred date.
Overview
Step into the hotshop this festive season and create your own hand-blown glass bauble. In this one-hour experience, you’ll watch a live demonstration before taking your turn at the bench. Choose your frit colours, shape molten glass with a wooden block, and blow your bauble under expert guidance from master glassmaker Jonathan Rogers.
Each session is limited to three participants, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the process while soaking up the atmosphere of the studio. Your finished bauble will be cooled overnight in the kiln and will be ready to collect or post to you in the days that follow.
What You’ll Do
- Watch a live demonstration of the bauble-making process
- Choose your frit colours from a wide palette
- Gather molten glass from the furnace (with assistance)
- Shape the glass using a wooden block
- Blow your bauble to size with expert guidance
- Add the finishing touches before it goes into the kiln to cool
- Learn about the annealing process used to safely cool glass
What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and coloured frit
- Personal guidance from glassmaker Jonathan Rogers
- One finished glass bauble per person
- Use of safety gear and protective equipment
- Explanation of glassblowing tools and their uses
- Option to collect your bauble from the studio or have it posted to you
- Tea and coffee in the studio
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience?
No — this experience is designed for complete beginners and is fully guided from start to finish.
Can I take my bauble home the same day?
No — your bauble needs to cool slowly overnight in a kiln. You can collect it later in the week or we can post it to you.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes made from natural fibres, with closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses and protective gear are provided.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes — children aged 12+ can take part when accompanied by a participating adult.
Can I book as a private group or corporate event?
Yes — private and corporate bauble-making sessions are available. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
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“A brilliant experience from start to finish! Jonathan made the process easy to follow and so much fun. Choosing the colours and then blowing my own bauble was magical — I’ll treasure it every Christmas.”
— Sophie M., 2024 participant
Book Your Experience
Click below to see available dates and secure your space. Each session runs for 1 hour with up to 3 participants — perfect for individuals, couples, families, or friends.
By booking this course, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. (Includes cancellation policy, refunds, safety information, and age limits.)
Gift Vouchers Available
Give the gift of a unique, creative experience. Vouchers can be purchased online and redeemed for any bauble-making session during the festive season.
- Age Limit: Suitable for ages 12+ when accompanied by a participating adult.
- Safety: All participants must wear closed-toe shoes and natural fibre clothing. Long hair should be tied back. Safety glasses and protective equipment are provided.
- Collection/Postage: Finished baubles need to cool slowly overnight in a kiln. You can collect your bauble later in the week or choose postage for an additional fee.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your session so you can get settled in.
- Booking & Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking.
- Cancellations: Cancellations within 14 days of your booking are non-refundable, but we will try to reschedule your session where possible.
- By booking, you agree to our full Terms & Conditions.