My friend and I loved our experience at Slow Burn Glass! We took a beginner class where you can either make a small vase or a floppy bowl. It was a small class and you always had a worker with you helping. I love how our pieces turned out! Your item will be ready in 2 days and if you cannot pick it up, you can pay to have it shipped. I chose to have ours shipped and it was very quick and packed well. read more

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My partner and I took the beer pint/wine glass class with Bryan and Roz. It was such a fun experience! I would definitely recommend this class to anyone. I was pretty nervous going into the class since I have never done anything remotely like this. Both instructors were helpful, informative, and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

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What an experience! #Beauty&TheBeastAdventures After having watched a few episodes of Blown Away I was amazed & never imagined I'd get the chance to blow some glass. She surprised me w/the idea & we loved it. The instructors kept us safe and walked us through creating our pieces. She made a bowl & I a vase. If I remember correctly one oven was over 2,000 degrees and the other was around 900 degrees. Hella hot! It's great for a couple or small group, only takes 60-90mins and it goes by fast. It's also safe for kids 12 & over. The value's in the experience and of course the finished work. #GoSee read more

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Dan and Kate were super patient and great with explaining the process but also just answering questions. It was a great class to take! read more

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I have been wanting to came here to make something for a while now. We decided to take a class on our anniversary. Came in on a Sunday afternoon and there were 5 other people who were attending the class. Emily and Kate were our instructors and they were great. Very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. It is an amazing experience to see how the glass works and to make an item. Emily and Kate showed us how to use the equipment and made an example piece. We all made out pieces one at a time I made a terrarium and had a great time. My husband made a cactus. I am definitely coming back to make a pumpkin and some other items. read more

I did their pumpkin glass blowing class last weekend and truly had the best time. The artists were so patient and did an awesome job explaining the steps of the process while supporting the participants through each step. I would highly recommend doing a class here, it is a really great experience. Great for individuals, couples, friends, or families. read more

I took a class here to make a flower vase (bought via Groupon). It was such great hands-on learning! Our instructors Emily and a man whose name I can't remember (sorry!) were fantastic. There were just 6 people total in our class which is perfect so that you don't have to wait long for your turn. And it's not crowded at all. I recommend it. read more

So many fun projects. Great hands on experience with lots of help from the instructors. Can't wait until next year when they introduce their monthly membership program! read more

We just finished our beginner class at Slow Burn Glass. Emily and Kate were wonderful. My wife and I had a great time and look forward to picking up our projects next week. I recomend it highly. read more

Great experience. The instructors explained everything really well. They were very helpful and we produced fine pieces. The fees are not cheap, but neither is glass blowing. A fun experience. Highly Recommended. read more

Booked the 1-hour snowman class with a groupon. A great way to enjoy an activity with friends, where you have experts with 20+ years of experience guiding you through the process of creating your own snowman, which will be ready for pickup in its box with your name on it in 2 days. Heads up - if you want a hat or scarf on your snowman, it's $20 extra per item added. read more

Slow Burn Glass - Snowman glass making - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

I did a Groupon where I made a wine glass! It was so exciting and nerve wracking. I kept thinking I was going to drop the glass!! read more

Slow Burn Glass - Transferring the glass to another rod to shape the top - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

Super friendly staff and fun experience! Definitely recommend as a couple activity. Made glass ornaments with hubby and can't wait to pick it up! read more

Slow Burn Glass - Glass ornament tree. So cute - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

We came here because I had a Groupon for a glass blowing class for two. The classes fill up fast so it took about 4 months to get one that worked for us. Besides that the only other downside is that the physical location is not in a great part of Oakland. We took an Uber express pool which makes you walk a little bit and it took a while for us to find it. The studio is located in a garage type warehouse. We started late due to a late arrival but we all finished on time. There are 2 staff members that help you the entire time and we had about 8 participants. They give you a demo first and then you work one on one with them to complete your piece of glass. The class is about 3 hours only because everyone has a one on one but really the process was only about 15 minutes. The staff was friendly and the experience was fun. Even though it was mostly them hand holding the whole time, it was probably necessary since we were all beginners. At least we all were able to complete a usable cup afterwards which probably would not have happened with the staff being less involved. They did mention after that they have classes where you can be more independent and do things like gather the glass yourself. The only other downside is the glass isn't ready for a few days so if you do not live near Oakland you have to make another trip to retrieve it. I did notice when I arrived to pick up my piece that there was a sign that they would ship it for $20 which they did not mention during the class that I would have preferred. All in all we had a great time learning/seeing something new. It is a little expensive but I think if given the opportunity we would try another class to make a more intermediate piece. read more

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My daughter and I took the beginning class and had such an amazing time. We made three different items and learned so much. Never did we ever feel unsafe and the small class size ensured that we all got lots of time to complete our items. read more

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Glass blowing? Who knew what fun it is! The wifey and kid like some TV show that contestants compete so we decided to try it ourselves. We chose the pumpkin making class. The instructors were super nice and explained step by step what to do. It was cool to see the process and feel the heat!!! Great afternoon activity or even better maybe do for a small bday party or event. Worth the time and money. We loved our finish products! We will be going back to make something for Christmas. Try something different ! read more

Slow Burn Glass - My pumpkin was the clear pumpkin! It will be a gift for my mom. - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

It's an awesome activity to do with friends or a good date activity! Everyone was super friendly and beginners can choose to make a duck, flower, or egg. Instructions were thorough and they guide you through every step. It's a very unique experience handling molten glass and shaping it. They also have other finished products if you're looking to buy additional items. I highly recommend recommend this to everyone and will be coming back to make more items! read more

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My son's class is here for a school field trip. Their space is large and spacious for two classes to fit into, plus parents. The guys here are great with their demo and explanation. If anything, I think the process of making the bowl that they did was a bit too long for 2nd and 3rd grader's, but for older kids it should be fine. read more

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I had so much fun making glass ornaments today! It's my first time and it's the perfect beginner's class. My instructor, Garyn? Daryn? Was great! Hes patient, encouraging and helps you the entire way. It's more like a 1:1 session and he explains the process to each person. There are a couple color choices you get to pick and they're all so beautiful! I'll definitely be on the lookout for another class! You can also have a moment to walk around and look at a few other projects that were done. I would love to do a pumpkin class next time! One feedback I have is I hope the website will include a page to introduce all staff members. Since this was a more 1:1 instructor style, it helps to remember the name and face of the instructor we enjoyed taking the class with. But... I dont think you get to choose instructor when you book the class anyways. Still, it would be nice to include all staff! read more

Bryan and his team are wonderful and it's very informative, fascinating and most of all funWe've done 2 classes and just signed up for another one. read more

So much fun. We took a beginner glass class and the instructors explained everything clearly and patiently. They walk you through the process and all of the safety precautions. They stay with you throughout the process for each step, guiding and supporting you. Absolutely recommend. read more

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​What a wonderful experience! Mark is an amazing and gentle teacher. He brings a sense of calm to the soul. I am pleasantly surprised with how connected I felt to the process. It definitely became an experience for me rather than just "something to do". Thank you! read more

So much fun learning the beginner aspects of glass work. It gave me a new appreciation for the real art of glass work. Thank you! read more

Slow Burn Glass - Glass work - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

Had a lot of fun learning about glass blowing and making an ornament and snowman for Christmas! Would highly recommend this :) read more

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What a fun class...something i've been wanting to try for awhile and finally got to do! Josh was our instructor for the hour and he was really great, enthusiastic and patient which made the class more enjoyable. This can get quite intimidating with all the instructions, the thought of dealing with molten glass, and extremely hot objects but Josh guided all the students (6 total) with their projects which was a relief! Its hard to remember all the things you need to do in a short period of time and just remembered trembling with each step since i ended up being the first one after he gave a demo...but after all done, it was actually an awesome experience... Place is located in the industrial area of West Oakland and cool to see some finished pieces. You won't get to take home your art work that day but after 2 as it cools slowly...ended up making a solid shaped egg paperweight. A great intro class and will look into other in the future to unleash my creativity! read more

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Great class. Totally recommend! Staff was amazing and the projects came out beautiful. read more

Slow Burn Glass - Glass blowing - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

A wonderful experience with great instructors. It was so fun to make the beer glass. Highly recommend for a fun day.

Fun! The pumpkin paperweight class was perfect timing for halloween/thanksgiving! Honestly ive been eyeing buying a glass pumpkin for three years (and still have not bought one)! cus i love all things pumpkin. pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cakes, pumpkin lattes. PUMPKIN GLASS YAY. Instructors guide you through each step. one on one attention. comfortable. educational. You get to pick from red, blue, orange, green for the body and the stem. I'd definitely go back for other future class offerings. Difficult to pickup finshed piece though. Wish hours of operation were disclosed earlier. Only open weekdays. read more

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From start to finish, so much fun! We had initially signed up on Groupon for glass blowing but Covid wouldn't allow it. Bryan and Krista were really good about offering other classes in its place. They had safety precautions in place for Covid as well as being very careful with us beginners around molten glass. Dana and Bryan were patient and knowledgeable instructors. We signed up for glass sculpting. Husband chose to make a flower. Mine, a pumpkin. Great experience! We plan on going back when the glass blowing can resume. But maybe sooner because they're offering icicle ornaments and snowmen sculpting for the holidays. Thanks to Bryan, Krista, and Dana for an amazing experience! read more

Slow Burn Glass - Glass sculpting: flower - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

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Bought a Groupon deal to make pumpkin glass and it was fun!!! The instructors are very knowledgeable and very friendly. We also got a brochure with a 50% off any class. On top of that, the offer complimentary paperweight while supplies last! Ask them how!! read more

Came here yesterday with the bf as a 3 year anniversary gift. He had bought a Groupon deal for Slow Burn back in November but March was the earliest time he could find an appointment for us to go, which gives you an idea of how popular this place is. We were taking the Wine and Beer pint class. I love that you're your own artist here, and can mix and match different colors of glass to get the final design you want. Our two teachers were awesome at what they did - they took the time to explain everything and made sure each of us were comfortable while making our own piece. Everything is hands on and 1:1, so you feel completely confident going through the process that you're in good hands. The only point of complaint is that because we go through the course 1:1, there is a lot of time that you are just hanging around, watching the others in your class go through making their piece. If we had known we could have just left after completing our portion, we would have done so. Instead, we waited another 30+ minutes for the rest of the class to finish only to have the instructors say "Ok, that's it guys, thanks for coming!" All in all, still a great experience and I can't wait to come back to pick up my final piece! read more

So fun ! I love what I made and the staff was so patient and I learned how to work with the glass. Very cool experience! My piece was ready for pick up the following week. read more

Enjoyed the Christmas ornament making class as a birthday gift. Will be returning for the beer/wine glass making class after gifting it to my wonderful wife for Christmas. There's a lot of hand holding in the beginners class, but they'll let you do as much as you're capable of doing. Good time and a great final product. read more

Right through the door you felt welcome. The young lady that greeted us, did so with a smile. We took our number and waited our turn. We were 3, and were joined by 2 more. Our mentor is a master glass blower. He told us to call him "G". With a brief but thorough introduction, he had us blowing glass. You are never alone. They teach you simply and easily every step of the way. He is very calm and has a nice personality that is welcoming to put us at ease. His assistant, also a very nice young lady (I think a student), alternated with him to assist you as he prepared you for the next step. The finished product. Amazing. We each made a Christmas ornament. Perfection. Wonderful. I have made in the past a sho glass, a wine glass, and next will be a 20oz beer glass. I see a theme here. Holiday parties right? From beginning to end we were never alone, and each step of the process was not over explained, but perfectly explained. It's worth the adventure. read more

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4th visit to Slow Burn Glass! Love coming and making creative pieces! Bryan and his staff is always so friendly and helpful. Everyone is always so impressed by the glass pieces I take home. I highly suggest attending a workshop with Bryan and his team! I'll be back and being more friends!! read more

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I just took the one hour ornament making class, got a deal on it on Groupon. It was definitely very introductory so if you are somewhat apprehensive about trying this and think you'll just end up with a misshapen blob, this is the class for you. The instructors do a lot of the work, explaining it as they go, and you just have to help out a little. You mostly do the blowing of the air into the ornament. They make sure you end up with a symmetrical piece. I think this would be great for a family outing too (kids have to be at least 12). It's just a little taste of glass blowing and you can take other classes later if you like it which sound like they are more hands on. I was impressed with the level of organization at the shop. It is now in Richmond, lucky for me I live 5 minutes away. But it's not hard to find, near the Marina Bay exit on 580. It's a very industrial area, but not a dangerous area. You have to pick up what you made a few days later, as it has to cool slowly (anneal) so it doesn't break easily later. Their brochure says they also offer private parties, a minimum of 6, maximum of 50. read more

Had a lovely class making a vase! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a fun, crafty activity! The instructors are great and guide you through all the steps. read more

These guys are expert at what they do. If you are into glass blowing, they are the place to go. If you are not, they will convince you.

We took a Two part part Christmas class. made snowman & ornaments. Dan helped us. He's amazing, Warm atmosphere ,very welcoming people .highly recommend this place read more

Slow Burn Glass - Snowman class - Art Galleries Near Me - Richmond, California

Got the 3 hour beginners class and it was fantastic! The two instructors were super helpful and knowledgeable, and made it a really fun and interactive experience. Would love to come back for another lesson. I highly recommend for something new to try! I did it alone but it seemed like a really fun activity for couples! Don't miss out!! read more