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What a pleasure meeting with Prax at his studio/workshop today. I had always wanted to take a class in glass blowing, but for some reason or another, it never happened. That changed today. Not only did I get to enjoy a hands on experience, Prax guided me through the steps needed to make a beautiful drinking glass. His method of teaching, at least to me made it almost seem like I had done this before. I look forward to taking a more advanced class here soon. What a great afternoon!
We've come twice as a family. Our family is made up of 2 adults and an almost 7 year old. The first class we took in December was an ornaments class. We each got to make 3... actually our kiddo made 5, and my hubs and I each made 2. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. We all left saying we couldn't wait to come back. The second class we took was a glass (a vessel you drink out of) class. This class was definitely more challenging than ornaments, but just as much fun. We can't wait to come back to make vases next! Prax is a WONDERFUL teacher, he gives just the right amount of help to everyone, the littles and the bigs alike. I cannot recommend his classes enough. For COVID safety: 1) everyone is masked, 2) there is no glass blowing with your mouth, Prax has rigged an air compressor that blows the glass, 3) a large garage door is open at all times.
Prax was an amazing host for my team event. Everyone enjoyed themselves, got to be a bit creative, and chatted. We felt safe and engaged. Highly recommend!
Update! We've been back a couple times now and continue to learn so much! The experience is always wonderful. Forgot to post pictures before, so here are our first class glasses and a bowl we made at a subsequent session. Still highly recommend!
I've always wanted to try glass blowing, so I decided to drag my boyfriend + my best friend and her partner here for a double date. While the website said to budget 3 hours, we finished in 2.5 hours (40 min of instructions and then the rest were spent making our glass 1 by 1). Prax was a great instructor and patiently answered all of our questions. He was very friendly and ensured we were all comfortable and having fun. Thank goodness for Prax's help with my glass or it would have been very lopsided. I did walk away wishing I could have been more hands on, but that would have also mean a lopsided glass. It's a glance between how hands on your get to be vs how nice your glass is heh. Overall would definitely come back again. So fun!
Great experience!!! Prax was outstandingly patient and answered all my dumb questions with grace. We had a great time! Prax is a true artisan and expert glass maker. He took time to explain every aspect and never missed a beat when my project broke due to my inexperience. Prax's glass hand studio is a diamond in the rough. Great date night!
Fantastic Father's Day experience! So glad we found this online and booked. Practice is patient and attentive. All four of us had fun creating our own glass. I highly recommend for families or friends.
Prax was an amazing educator! His studio is clean and he makes every effort to get to know you as a person. The glass blowing was so fun and he has over 25+ years experience so you are in good hands. I would definitely return and highly recommend!
If you're looking for a unique experience that will not only allow you to learn something really cool, but go home with something that you'll actually be proud to display, the Introductory Class to Glass Blowing at Glass Hand Studio is a serious must-try. My daughter and I had the pleasure of learning from Prax. Prax was patient, pleasant to talk with, and extremely knowledgeable. He worked with my daughter and me, one at a time, and walked us through the entire glass-blowing process of making a drinking glass. Although we were working with molten glass, the process was very safe and Prax was very hands-on until he felt that we were confident enough to work solo with him observing closely nearby. I liked how he worked so patiently with my daughter when it was her turn, and would encourage her to do things herself, such as heating the glass in the glory hole (the giant cylinder-shaped kiln with the opening at the end), but assisted her when he noticed she needed a little more guidance, such as when it was time to roll the blowpipe while holding the wooden shaping mold. Throughout the time we were there, Prax was able to answer our many questions and explained how we could progress should we want to learn more down the line. While we couldn't take home the glasses immediately with us when we were finished - they take 10 hours to cool down in the kiln to avoid cracking - pick up of the completed glasses was as easy as giving a call and picking them up from the studio a few days later. If you don't want to bother with the pickup, the glasses can also be shipped directly to you for an additional fee. For those who are worried about the classes being too large or crowded, the beginner class is capped off at four people and will only include the people from your own group. If you want to host a team-building event or party, apparently the studio can host up to 8 guests, so it's definitely something I'll be considering for my groups. Overall, this was just a really neat experience to do and such a confidence builder for my daughter. She's so proud of her finished glass and is already trying to convince me to take the "Next Steps in Glass" class. It's a fascinating art that we will likely be doing again!
3 months ago
We had an incredible experience with Jason Stropko at his glassblowing class in Alameda! There were five of us, and at $600 for a four-hour session and a hands-on craft experience that felt truly special. Jason is a fantastic instructor -- patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his craft. We each got to make a vase, a whiskey glass, and an ornament, and if you worked efficiently, there was even time to make a second piece. What made the experience even more memorable was the little touches Jason added -- he brought water, oranges, and chocolates to keep everyone fueled and happy throughout the session. It's the kind of thoughtfulness that shows he genuinely cares about his students having a great time. Jason has his own studio in San Francisco where he sells wall sconces, amazing high end pieces and teaches out of the Alameda location,m. Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a group outing, or just something completely different to try, this class delivers on every front. Highly recommend! read more
I've always wanted to try making some cups/glass blowing. Prax is incredibly talented and so patient. He's such a good teacher and explained it so simply during the lesson. We both had a blast learning about glass blowing and hearing about the intricacies of it. What an absolute art! Super recommend Prax and his studio if you ever wanted to try it! All his instructions from parking to how to hold the rods were easy to follow and efficient. Thank you!! read more
Glass Hand Studio has 50 out of 50 five-star reviews for a reason: Prax is the best! He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels happy about what they create while letting each person do as much as they can and want to do. He's a clear communicator and a kind and patient teacher. I've blown glass at a few other studios. Nothing comes close to Prax's non-scripted and in-the-moment presence. It takes intuition, logic, and a whole bunch of experience to course-correct liquid glass! Prax's 25+ years of glassblowing holds students safely in the process. Prax empowers each person who enters the studio; I've seen him work with others. He's versatile and a joy to create with. Don't hesitate to book a session! It'll be a memorable experience. read more
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What a pleasure meeting with Prax at his studio/workshop today. I had always wanted to take a class in glass blowing, but for some reason or another, it never happened. That changed today. Not only did I get to enjoy a hands on experience, Prax guided me through the steps needed to make a beautiful drinking glass. His method of teaching, at least to me made it almost seem like I had done this before. I look forward to taking a more advanced class here soon. What a great afternoon! read more
We've come twice as a family. Our family is made up of 2 adults and an almost 7 year old. The first class we took in December was an ornaments class. We each got to make 3... actually our kiddo made 5, and my hubs and I each made 2. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. We all left saying we couldn't wait to come back. The second class we took was a glass (a vessel you drink out of) class. This class was definitely more challenging than ornaments, but just as much fun. We can't wait to come back to make vases next! Prax is a WONDERFUL teacher, he gives just the right amount of help to everyone, the littles and the bigs alike. I cannot recommend his classes enough. For COVID safety: 1) everyone is masked, 2) there is no glass blowing with your mouth, Prax has rigged an air compressor that blows the glass, 3) a large garage door is open at all times. read more
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Prax was an amazing host for my team event. Everyone enjoyed themselves, got to be a bit creative, and chatted. We felt safe and engaged. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
Update! We've been back a couple times now and continue to learn so much! The experience is always wonderful. Forgot to post pictures before, so here are our first class glasses and a bowl we made at a subsequent session. Still highly recommend! read more
I've always wanted to try glass blowing, so I decided to drag my boyfriend + my best friend and her partner here for a double date. While the website said to budget 3 hours, we finished in 2.5 hours (40 min of instructions and then the rest were spent making our glass 1 by 1). Prax was a great instructor and patiently answered all of our questions. He was very friendly and ensured we were all comfortable and having fun. Thank goodness for Prax's help with my glass or it would have been very lopsided. I did walk away wishing I could have been more hands on, but that would have also mean a lopsided glass. It's a glance between how hands on your get to be vs how nice your glass is heh. Overall would definitely come back again. So fun! read more
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Great experience!!! Prax was outstandingly patient and answered all my dumb questions with grace. We had a great time! Prax is a true artisan and expert glass maker. He took time to explain every aspect and never missed a beat when my project broke due to my inexperience. Prax's glass hand studio is a diamond in the rough. Great date night! read more
3 years ago
Fantastic Father's Day experience! So glad we found this online and booked. Practice is patient and attentive. All four of us had fun creating our own glass. I highly recommend for families or friends. read more
3 years ago
Prax was an amazing educator! His studio is clean and he makes every effort to get to know you as a person. The glass blowing was so fun and he has over 25+ years experience so you are in good hands. I would definitely return and highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
If you're looking for a unique experience that will not only allow you to learn something really cool, but go home with something that you'll actually be proud to display, the Introductory Class to Glass Blowing at Glass Hand Studio is a serious must-try. My daughter and I had the pleasure of learning from Prax. Prax was patient, pleasant to talk with, and extremely knowledgeable. He worked with my daughter and me, one at a time, and walked us through the entire glass-blowing process of making a drinking glass. Although we were working with molten glass, the process was very safe and Prax was very hands-on until he felt that we were confident enough to work solo with him observing closely nearby. I liked how he worked so patiently with my daughter when it was her turn, and would encourage her to do things herself, such as heating the glass in the glory hole (the giant cylinder-shaped kiln with the opening at the end), but assisted her when he noticed she needed a little more guidance, such as when it was time to roll the blowpipe while holding the wooden shaping mold. Throughout the time we were there, Prax was able to answer our many questions and explained how we could progress should we want to learn more down the line. While we couldn't take home the glasses immediately with us when we were finished - they take 10 hours to cool down in the kiln to avoid cracking - pick up of the completed glasses was as easy as giving a call and picking them up from the studio a few days later. If you don't want to bother with the pickup, the glasses can also be shipped directly to you for an additional fee. For those who are worried about the classes being too large or crowded, the beginner class is capped off at four people and will only include the people from your own group. If you want to host a team-building event or party, apparently the studio can host up to 8 guests, so it's definitely something I'll be considering for my groups. Overall, this was just a really neat experience to do and such a confidence builder for my daughter. She's so proud of her finished glass and is already trying to convince me to take the "Next Steps in Glass" class. It's a fascinating art that we will likely be doing again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Prax was excellent. He ran the course smoothly, and not only showed us how to work with glass, but he excitedly explained what was happening, what we should be looking for, and the benefits and ramifications of each action. He showed a great passion for the work, and was excited alongside us at our creations. He quietly and subtly stepped in when the piece needed attention, but didn't hover, and he made sure that it really felt like we made it with our own efforts. The one-on-one dynamic meant that he really focused on us and catered to our unique experience. He made the process special, and we highly recommend it read more
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Prax was a fabulous instructor - very friendly and eager to help everyone create the object of their dreams. He offered suggestions to help us make the best pieces possible. We all had a fun time with this. read more
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Third time coming to Glass Hand Studio! The experience is always great, which is why I keep coming back This time we had family visiting over the holidays and one family member had a birthday .... Holiday family visit + birthday = let's do something SPECIAL!! What to do? Glass ornament class with Prax! As always Prax was amazing. He's super patient, explains things really well and makes sure you the creator are an active participant. Can't recommend this place and Prax enough. read more
7 years ago
My boyfriend and I had a great experience here! Prax is a fantastic instructor and took the time to explain everything to us. We both made beautiful drinking glasses. It was a fun project, I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone! read more
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A beautiful calming environment with an amazing instructor. Prax was an excellent instructor and we enjoyed the class tremendously. It was not only fun but we felt like we gained a new skill and can't wait to create more. This is one of the best classes we have taken in a while. read more
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My husband and I came for a private lesson. The studio is large and airy with everything you need. Prax is a fantastic instructor with an excellent manner that is calm, precise, and fun. He communicated really well so we would know just what to expect and what to do. As a result, he enabled us to do a great deal of the work but guided the experience so that we would be sure to have a good outcome. We were there for a little over 2 hours. I love the cups we made and I'm already thinking about coming back. Thanks, Prax! read more
10 years ago
We happened upon this studio when we were looking for a fun family activity to celebrate our son's 24th birthday. It was everything we had hoped it would be and more! He made a beautiful vase and the rest of the family were his assistants. We all had so much fun. Our instructor Prax was great, a natural teacher. He taught us all so much and was very patient. He helped when needed but did not take away from from the pleasure of actually making the vase himself. I think I'll go back and make myself something next time! read more
10 years ago
I had a great time yesterday with Prax. We made a pumpkin and an ornament. He is amazing. He is such a great teacher. He explains things in an easy to understand way and helps you to create a wonderful piece of unique art. I would recommend him in a hot second! read more
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I have a glass top table for you to repurpose, 7x4 ft，3 ／4 inch thick， up to 300 lbs? Free, I cannot fit this table in my small house in Oakland , pls confirm if you can use it or not, you need movers to move this big table.
Thanks for the offer, but this is not an item that we could use.
What's the minimum age to take a class?
Hi Sarah, we are currently limited by the requirement that all students are fully vaccinated. In other times, we would accept children of 10 years old with parent supervision.
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