Glassblowing Courses at Jonathan Rogers Studio


Learn the art of hot glass from a master glassmaker in a calm, focused studio environment. With over 30 years of experience, Jonathan Rogers teaches each course personally, sharing expert guidance and time-honoured techniques.

All sessions are limited to just two participants, offering real time at the bench, deep personal attention, and a meaningful hands-on experience — whether you're joining for a gift, a creative milestone, or simply to try something new.

If you’re looking for a creative day out, a deeper dive into technique, or a memorable shared family experience, there’s a course for you.


 

One Day Glassblowing Course

£325 per person • 1 day • 2 participants max
Private 1-to-1 bookings available from £550 – enquire to book

Level: Beginner - No previous experience necessary


A full immersion into glassmaking. Learn the fundamentals of blowing and shaping glass, and create 2–3 pieces to take home (tumbler, bowl or small vase). A relaxed but intensive introduction — no prior experience required.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An unforgettable experience. Jonathan is an incredibly talented glass artist and teacher. The studio is a beautiful space and the day was so well structured.”
— Charlotte S.

Glassblowing Taster Experience (3 Hours)


Make your own piece of hand-blown glass in this fast-paced, hands-on introduction to hot glass.

£195 per person · 3 hours · 2 participants max · Beginners welcome
1-to-1 upgrade available from £295 - Enquire to book

Level: Beginner - No previous experience necessary

This fast-paced taster is perfect if you’re curious about glassblowing. After a short demo, you'll take to the bench and try your hand at shaping molten glass into a colourful tumbler or paperweight. Guided every step of the way, you'll finish with at least one piece of glass to take home and the thrill of having made it yourself.



⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Absolutely brilliant! Jonathan was a fantastic teacher — so knowledgeable and encouraging. A perfect gift experience.”
— Eloise T.

Blow Your Own Glass Bauble

£50 per person • 1 hour • 3 people per session

A fun, festive glassblowing taster where you shape and blow your own colourful Christmas bauble. Includes a live demo and individual hands-on time at the bench. No experience needed — just bring your curiosity.

Private group & corporate bookings available – sessions for 6–12 people from £295. Enquire to book your event.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A really special Christmas experience. Loved seeing the demo and then getting hands-on with our own baubles — fun, festive, and beautiful results!”
— Emma K.

Blow Your Own Glass Pumpkin

£65 per person / 1-hour experience / Max 3 people per session
Available during October Half Term only

Celebrate the season with this joyful hands-on introduction to glassblowing. After a live demonstration, each participant will select colours, shape molten glass using traditional wooden tools, and blow their own hollow glass pumpkin to keep. A perfect half-term activity for families, friends, or anyone looking to try something new and festive. No experience necessary — full guidance provided throughout.

Private group & corporate bookings available – sessions for 6–12 people from £310. Enquire to book your event.

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”We did the pumpkin-blowing experience as a family during half term and absolutely loved it! Beautiful results and such a memorable day.”
— Rachel F.

Design & Make: 3-Day Glass Canework Experience

£1,250 per person • 3 days • 2 participants

Private 1-to-1 upgrade available – from £1,750
Hands-on • Collaborative • No experience needed

A premium, immersive journey into the extraodinary Venetian glassblowing technique of canework , combining hands-on making with design-led collaboration.

Day 1 gives you the thrill of shaping molten glass yourself — learning to gather, blow, and form small objects at the bench. On Days 2 and 3, you’ll design more complex pieces using coloured cane patterns, working closely with Jonathan to plan, assist, and co-create a refined final object. You’ll help stretch cane, block, blow, and shape — always under close supervision.

Perfect for creatives, milestone gifts, or anyone seeking deeper connection to this magical craft and process.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Brilliant course. Jonathan made the whole process feel achievable and safe. We came away with unique pieces and a deep appreciation for the complexity of the process.”
— Rob M.