We had a great experience with Austin and Chris - Austin was patient with me getting a time setup while we are juggling elder care and we had a class with Chris. So informative and patient as we just gawked and followed his direction. Fun experience for birthday gift, and loads of respect for this art form. read more

Could not have asked for a better time! The 2 hour class was an experience I will treasure forever. Sara was a great instructor. She was informative, friendly, and had an eagle eye for safety! I absolutely would come back again. Do yourself a favor and book the class read more

LA Glass Center - Sara & Andrew making wine glasses. - Glass Blowing Near Me - El Segundo, California

If you want a unique LA date night experience, book one of their glass blowing classes. You'll learn to make a either a tumbler, stemless wine glass, bowls, paperweights, and other art pieces all under the expert tutelage and supervision. The studio was clean. The instructor (Sara) was clear in her instructions and patient. My wife and I were able to knock out 4 pieces in 2 hours. It isn't cheap.... but considering this was basically a private lesson, it was worth it. They apparently do parties and corporate events too. Anyhow, definitely something unique and I look forward to taking home our pieces. read more

Bought a two person two hour experience for my boyfriend as an anniversary gift and WOW-- so fun and cool; such a unique experience and we had an amazing instructor Sara guiding us through every step of the way. We were so much more hands on than I could have hoped for, now we have some cool glass items that we can enjoy knowing we really made them and didn't *just* watch someone else. Highly recommend. read more

This review is long overdue, but my husband surprised me with a class here and it was SO MUCH FUN! The class was private, the instructor was patient and thorough in teaching us about all of the equipment and techniques, and we left with a few finished pieces to remember our day! 100% recommend if this is something you're at all interested in. read more

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I took a glass blowing class with a friend today. It was an amazing experience! I was nervous coming in but our instructor, David, put me at ease and made everything easy to understand and fun! He pays attention to the fine details. I felt safe having had zero knowledge or experience in this craft. I highly recommend David as an instructor for anyone with an interest in learning how glass blowing is done. The studio is also well ventilated and spacious. read more

Definitely worth a try at least once in your life! My girlfriend and I had a 2 hour introduction class with Sara and we could not have asked for a better instructor and class. We were able to make 2 pieces each and they turned out amazing when we picked them up. Setting up the appointment very simple and the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a place to try out glass blowing. read more

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Our class, thought by Sara was fun, informative and successful. Austin was patient with the planning of our experience and the shop is big, bright and comfortable to work in read more

My husband and I have always talked about finding a glass blowing class or workshop because glass art is so fascinating and beautiful! We celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary by booking a class at the LA Glass Center and finally doing something we'd talked about FOREVER! They made booking the class so easy, great communication and customer service, super responsive. Our instructor Cedric was excellent, he was so patient and really made it a relaxed, fun experience. He taught us so much about glass art and the history of this truly stunning space. It's super close to main street in El Segundo too, so you can really make a day of it. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend going for an incredibly unique, unforgettable date or scheduling a group class with friends. We LOVED it! read more

My family and I went here for an open house they hosted. Everyone was super helpful and engaging with my kids. The space was laid out nicely. They had dope beats playing and a nice spread of cheese, crackers and fruit. It was super cool seeing the glass blowing. I had never seen it before and I had no idea it wAs a "team sport"! I'm planning on coming back with my staff tO do a tteam building day and to learn how to bLow some Glass! read more

We went here for a company team activity and everyone had a great time. No one had prior experience, we all came from varied backgrounds, but we all really found our half day here something we'll never forget. Joe and his staff helped us get set up, got us ready with coffee and even picked us up breakfast. We split up into teams of two and each made a piece to take home. These guys are all great artists, all produce amazing work, and are great teachers too. At the end of our session, they let us watch them create a more complicated piece, which was an amazing thing to see. I can't recommend this place enough. The studio is in a really nice tech area in El Segundo. Be aware: It gets hot with numerous ovens all going so wear shorts and a tank top! read more

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Went there for a team-building activity and they blew my mind. Joe and his group of artisans instructed us so patiently. We were a large group of 16 without any prior knowledge of how glass blowing works (other than the Nextflix show - Blown Away). We showed up for breakfast and over the next 4 hours, they broke us out in groups of two, gave us an overview of the centuries-old glass blowing glass-forming technique and we came away with a beautiful glass piece to take home. At the end of our session, we watched Cedric, Corey, and Joe create a special decanter for our team as an office souvenir! They had such an incredible flow going, true professionals! The studio is incredibly clean and organized albeit very hot as expected. read more

My partner and I wanted to give our very good friends a special gift for the holidays. When we learned that LAGC would be hosting glass blowing, we knew what to do. The Holiday Spirits on the Rocks class (offered on December 21, 2019) was the best thing we've all done thus far! The class not only taught you how to create your very own tumbler but had an in house mixologist that taught you how to make two delicious cocktails. We even got to take home the cocktail recipes and your very own tumbler, blown by the instructor! As a first timer in a hotshop, I was nervous about working with molten glass and didn't think I would ever be able to blow glass! The team at LAGC was there every step of the way and guided us through the whole process. We have done other workshops in the past but this class and team was unlike any other. The LAGC team's hospitable demeanor, warmth, and passion for teaching really had our friends saying this class was an experience for the books. This talented bunch makes you feel welcome and is excited to work with you to show you the ropes. Our group of 4 worked together as a team, shared some laughs, and was able learn the basic of glass blowing. We can't wait for the next class to go back! read more

Just got my beautiful blue pumpkin back from my pumpkin glass blowing class over the weekend and I'm thrilled! First, the class. Cory was so patient and showed me the ropes - including "HOT HOT" and "Not Hot" - as I tell my kids. When they say hot, they mean it, prepare to be toasty! He showed me what we were going to do and how I should hold the tools, and then we jumped in and suddenly I was rolling like 2200 degree molten glass! He jumped in when I struggled and definitely looked out for my safety, so I'd say my beautiful blue pumpkin is about 50/50 teamwork. Doesn't matter. Still love it. The location is great- sleepy little Smokey Hollow in El Segundo - which is definitely waking up! I'm looking forward to the holiday ornament class (totally dragging friends along). If one of your bucket list items - or even just an odd hankering to learn something completely new - was to learn how to blow glass, come here. read more

All I can say is, WOW! I have been wanting to try glass blowing for the longest time and this was the perfect way to get my feet wet. I was definitely nervous at first because I had no clue what I was doing, but Corey, the coolest instructor you could hope for, made me feel super comfortable and was there to assist every step of the way. My friend who has taken a few classes at other studios came with me as well and he said this was the best class he has taken so far. To top it off, the studio itself is absolutely incredible and everyone there could not have been more down to earth. If you are looking for a one of a kind experience, you must take one of their classes. I cannot wait to go back and learn more! read more

I booked my boyfriend and I "Make Your Own" appointments here as a fun anniversary date and it was fantastic! Corey, Joe, Austin, Cedric, Aimee and the whole crew at LA Glass Center are so nice and so very talented! I had the opportunity to meet them and see their work during the El Segundo Art Walk but getting to work with them was such a special and unique experience I will never forget. They are so kind, patient, encouraging and welcoming into this unique art form it was an incredible experience I highly recommend to anyone! Looking forward to going back again soon! read more

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary by each taking a class in making the small fruit bowls. Corey was our teacher and he did an outstanding job, very patient with us and all of our questions. It was a great combo of fun, learning and in turning out something that we can use and enjoy. We also met with the studio owner (Joe), who was welcoming and took time to talk with us about the shop and their work. Highly recommended! read more

I booked my boyfriend and I "Make Your Own" appointments here as a fun anniversary date and it was fantastic! Corey, Joe, Austin, Cedric, Aimee and the whole crew at LA Glass Center are so nice and so very talented! I had the opportunity to meet them and see their work during the El Segundo Art Walk but getting to work with them was such a special and unique experience I will never forget. They are so kind, patient, encouraging and welcoming into this unique art form it was an incredible experience I highly recommend to anyone! Looking forward to going back again soon! read more