If you are strolling down Main Street in Grapevine, you might want to stop and watch glass blowing demos at Vetro Glassblowing. The staff is very friendly and the blowers are talented. I do not know the cost, but you can help them make a piece specifically for.you. It's interesting and entertaining. read more

Vetro Glassblowing Studio - Art Galleries Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Beautiful store with items in a broad price range. Everything was beautiful and parking was easy in the lot directly outside! read more

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Knowledgeable staff provided good informative instructions. This was an awesome hands on experience of glassmaking. Very memorable and educational. You get to have an art piece to remember the special occasion. read more

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This is a fun activity - definitely a "help create" where you do little work but do get close up and hands (safely) on. Your take home gift (available next day after the glass cools) is a fun reminder of the activity. I've recommended it for my family as an activation during our upcoming reunion. read more

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Wow what a treat! My daughter in law treated me to a glass blowing experience. So informative and fun! Oh my gosh and so hot! The staff is amazing explaining exactly how the process works and allowing a hands on experience. I made a purple beer glass! No pics as it was left behind to rest read more

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What a find!!! I watched the artisans at work. What a treat! I really enjoyed shopping there as well. The manager was delightful and taught me so much about glass. I bought a beautiful high ball glass for my bourbon. The manager wrapped my glass with loving care. It made it back to Virginia beautifully. I wish I wasn't flying back to Virginia because I would have bought SO much more, the prices were amazing. I will be back! read more

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"I love the sound of breaking glass Deep into the night I need the noises of destruction Flying all around" (David Bowie) One of our convention activities was a trip to downtown Grapevine to visit Vetro and give a try at our glass blowing skills. It's not glass blowing in the traditional way you make think of, but rather its a process where you start off with a solid hunk of glass, and then use tools to heat it, adding colors to the molten glass, and finally shape it. Depending on the season of your visit, you might be making a paperweight or stemless wine glass or Thanksgiving pumpkin or Holiday ornament. It was paperweight and heart season for us and our group had a terrific time with our creations. Pro Tip -If you place your paperweight into a carry on bag like we did, be prepared to have TSA open up your bag and see what exactly that heavy round glass object really is. read more

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Our family did the glass blowing class. It was a lot of fun, educational and the staff were very nice. We will definitely do another one.

The staff is always great to talk too. I went in with an issue on a wall mount for a plate and no questions ask just we will take care of it. They helped me pick out a new piece that is gorgeous. I found another piece I like so much I bought a second. I will be back as usually. Great selection of different items and great prices. Keep up the good work. read more

I'm honestly amazed at all the 5 star reviews, our experience unfortunately wasn't 5/5. When we arrived in the workshop room on time for our 12 o'clock class glassblowing appointment, there were people standing around and also sitting on bleachers, we weren't sure what the protocol was so proceeded to ask around and no one else knew much either. Then an associate responded to have us take a seat. We just sat there with welcome, intro, or instructions. For almost 30 minutes. I went up to one of the workers to ask again and that's when she said to wait till they call our name. In my opinion this was very poorly managed (total wait time 30 minutes). After the experience, (where you took part of about 5-8 minutes total of hands on experience and they did the rest), again, no instructions or anything, had to inquire on our own on when the project would be available for pick up.... No follow up email or "thank you for coming" or "here's what happens in the next few days/weeks" explanation. Felt very assembly like and was not worth the price in my opinion. The redeeming factor is that all the glasssmiths/instructors whom we encountered are very friendly :) read more

Vetro Glassblowing Studio - Workshop room - Art Galleries Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

What a fun night taking a glass blowing class at Vetro! I was a little afraid at first I won't lie but the staff make sure you are successful making your piece. They have so many amazing pieces to choose from to purchase in the store so we grabbed a few unique items for gifts and some for ourselves They have featured classes monthly and we plan to take another one soon. It's only a little more to make the time yourself vs purchasing a ore made item but to mention the experience is cool!! After you make your piece you come back the next day to pick it up once it's cooled so I'll have to update this review with the pictures of our glasses when I pick them up! read more

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Such a cool spot. We have been in several times to watch the artists work and see the displays. We recently did a help create class and it was so fun. We did his and hers whiskey glasses and it was a fun way to spend time together. It would also be a great employee fun day. They did a great job explaining the process and teaching. Definitely recommend! read more

What a fun place for a date! Extremely friendly staff; very inviting! We came here for the Valentine's Day "flaming hot date night" and it was awesome! Drinks, dessert, and art! It was so much fun to learn about the art of glass blowing and also be able to make your own art. I can't wait to come back to pick up my custom piece and I'll definitely be back for more fun! read more

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Still waiting on a call back from a manager from last year. We did ornament last year we were in and out in 5 min. We said something to front desk girl and was told a manager would call us and still haven't heard anything read more

We ducked in here during a pouring rainstorm and we were quite pleasantly surprised at all the beautiful glass work in this gallery. There are some very impressive pieces here. There was a giant blue jellyfish-like installation that was pretty amazing and some of the ones meant to look like skulls and a horseshoe crab were pretty epic. We ended up buying a small jellyfish from the display window. The only ironic thing was the area where they were blowing glass was actually cold instead of warm. Still though if you've never seen people making things out of glass you should definitely check it out. Parking was a breeze and there are some other small galleries in the area. read more

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Fun place to go for a group activity or a double date night. Lots of glass artwork but the real gem is spending time in an experience learning the trade and seeing the glass form. The packages come with a size of item that you can make with much help and bring it home the next day. It takes over 10 hours to cool. read more

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We loved coming here to shop for glass art for our home offices. I bought several glass ornaments and they sparkle in the sun. Makes a lovely gift for yourself or a friend. The shop workers are also friendly and helpful with questions. Some items are pricey but they are beautiful and you can tell the artists put tons of effort into their art form. I heard they have classes but we didnt get a chance to try them due to the insanely hot days that plagued the summer this year. read more

Vetro Glassblowing Studio - Glass ornaments - Art Galleries Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

This place is amazing! We did one of the paper weight classes and had a great evening. Our instructor, Nick was so knowledgeable and so patient with us. He helped us make some really cool paperweights and also gave us tons of information about glass blowing. All in all a super fun and enlightening experience. My only dilemma now is what to make the next time we book a class. read more

Super cool activity! We went for a Valentine's Day party where we got to make two glass items. We picked the colors, helped fire them and watched the artisans in action. Super fun date night. We will add this to our list of activities to do with out of town guests. read more

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Glass blowing is a true art, and this place has some cool stuff. You can also sit and watch the blowers at work - which can get CRAZY HOT (warning). The store staff was all very friendly and helpful. I was impressed with the variety of things you can buy, they even feature glass artists from Oregon and other areas around the United States. If walking around Grapevine, make sure you duck into this place. My last similar experience was in Murano, Italy and this store compared favorably. read more

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We had a great experience here. The place was well ventilated and they followed social distancing guidelines. Although we all are stuck in this pandemic, they still made the experience fun and safe. Would recommend this place to any family for the holidays or any season. read more

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Vetro is AWESOME!!! I've made a pumpkin, a Christmas ornament, and a wine glass, and they have all turned out amazing. The glass blowers are all super cool guys. Great date-night idea, or fun thing to do with visitors from out of town. read more

Great little studio and there's an opportunity to watch the glass blowers do their thing. We have some beautiful ornaments from here and the fun part is that each one is unique so each kid knows which one is their's. I live in Italy and the Murano glass is very pricey. I think this is the same style work and not too on the wallet. They aren't cheap, but you aren't getting a cheap product. This is a fun place to bring friends who are visiting the area. read more

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Had a good time while we were there. Wish we knew that the glasswork could not be taken home the same day. I live an hour away, so we were definitely bummed about that. The experience was extremely short. We were in and out of there in 40 minutes. I would suggest looking at ways to lengthen the experience for guests so it's at least an hour or so. read more

The gallery is small but there are several wonderful pieces and everything is available to purchase. We made stemless wine glasses and everyone made it so easy while still letting you do a good portion of the work. Our end result of amazing, unfortunately you can't take home your creation the same day but otherwise it was perfect! read more

Wow just WOW! The Vetro artists make some of the most beautiful blown gass I have ever seen - everything from lamps to decorative art and jewelry. I first discovered a love for blown glass in Mexico when I was a young child and it has always fascinated me since then. The Vetro Studio in Grapevine is as good as it gets! read more

Vetro Glassblowing Studio - Art Galleries Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

This is a great shop to visit. You'll be able to purchase works of glass art & watch the artists blowing glass in their studio. I love the earrings I purchased. The staff is friendly and will invite you in the studio for a closer look at the glass making process. Be sure to leave a tip if you watched an artist working. For locals, they also offer glass blowing classes that look pretty darn cool to me. read more

Needs better directions on how to gwt to the studio, web site says an hr but it took us 15 min max, all we did was spin the rod in the fire, no one inside the studio had any masks on or gloves, i was told over the phone that we could add another ornament once we got there- was not true. We were hurried and sent on our way. read more

My partner and I took paperweight classes I and II and they were incredible! We cannot wait to take the third class! We were lucky enough to have Jorma as our instructor for both of our first two classes and he absolutely MAKES the experience! We came in with very little knowledge of glassblowing, and he did a great job of making the art approachable and fun. He has a wealth of knowledge about glass working and made us feel comfortable right away! He was right there with us to give advice and guide us through the process with an experienced hand. He encourages independence and makes you feel like a real glassblower! He was awesome at answering questions and we had a blast learning from him. If you can, you definitely should take all three of the paperweight classes, especially with Jorma. read more

Downtown Grapevine at Christmastime is just magical, so many activities for kids but I think that Vetro has the absolute best activity for older kids and adults. You can design and make your own custom blown glass ornament. Just walking through the gallery you will see some amazing blown glass pieces. They have a great selection of styles and price points to find the perfect gift for the casual collector or serious art glass aficionado. My sister was able to make her own ornament and it turned out gorgeous! We went two weekends before Christmas and only had to wait about 30 minutes for her turn to come up. At the back of the studio, where the artists work, they even have a small section of stadium seating set up where you can sit and watch the masters at work. read more

My husband and I completed a hands-on glass blowing session at Vetro. We had a BLAST. The staff was great, the experience was remarkable, and we each got to take home the bowls that we made. The offer sessions/classes throughout the year, but keep an eye out for a Groupon. Definitely worth it at full price, don't get me wrong! read more

This turned out being a great afternoon and super fun coming here. My wife and I were spending the day in Grapevine and looking for something to pass the time before we met our party for dinner later. I scheduled a time slot for us to make a glass pumpkin about a week ahead of time. We showed up and they directed us into the workshop area. Yes, it is hot in there but not overwhelming. My wife is pregnant so I was concerned about the heat but they called me back from leaving a voicemail and assured me it would be okay and that we could exit at any time. Its not that hot unless you are right up on the flames which we let the professionals handle that. The guy with the ponytail was nice and let us pick our color for the pumpkin and stem. One of the guys came up and was in charge of building the pumpkin from scratch and made it fun for us during the whole process. I was asking a million questions and he was patient with me teaching me along the way. The end product was very nice and exactly how we wanted it. It takes two days for it to cool down and for them to ship it which they say for a small price (20 dollars). I was not pleased with the 20 ship fee but then when I got it in the mail and I saw that it was packaged very carefully, compact with adequate padding and care I thought okay they did a good job. Then, when we took it out of the package and unwrapped it we both said WOW!! it turned out amazing and then I was pleased with the 20 dollar shipping fee that it was a good deal and felt like I got my moneys worth. Now we have this cool piece that is unique and handmade. I would do it again! It's perfect for a date thing before dinner or just a cool thing to do for a fun experience. Fun for everyone no matter your age or age of your party read more

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Such a unique, One of a kind experience it's very hard to not give it a great rating. I have no idea how this place / experience ranks against OTHER glassblowing studios, but I had a GREAT time. Went on Valentines Day with my girlfriend and it was so much fun! We got to assist in making our items and see all of the different artists finish them up. Very cool, great date idea, seeing as how you're right in downtown Grapevine and able to go do anything you want after. Also want to give a special shoutout to Shannon who I believe is the manager. She was incredibly helpful from start to finish, recognized my voice when I came in and was sooo nice. She definitely helped to make the experience better. Absolutely recommend for a fun, out of the box experience. read more

Super fun experience, when you can get in. It's one of a kind and such a great family activity. We made a tradition out of creating ornaments here every Christmas and it was so fun, but unfortunately, this year - when we showed up at 5:40 to make an ornament (knowing they close at 7:30), they said they were full for the day and to come back another day. We live over an hour away so that's just not possible for us. It's a great experience but without appointments, it just not feasible to plan around. We were so disappointed after making the drive and being turned away that it's time to find a new family tradition. read more

This is a great place for the family or even couples. Just came here for thr Christmas glass blowing for my girlfriends kids and we all enjoyed being here. We will definitely make this a Christmas tradition. read more

Vetro Glassblowing Studio - Art Galleries Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I reached out to them about some options by email and no one got back to me at all via phone or email. Instead I got subscribed to some spam email list and never heard from anyone. Really unprofessional service. read more

Everyone was really nice and there are beautiful, though expensive, glass art to purchase in the gallery but $50 for 15 minutes of making a paperweight is quite expensive. It's actually cheaper to skip the experience and just buy a beautiful professionally made one -- $35 -- from the gallery. I feel a little ripped off which makes me sad because the staff was so nice. read more

A great place to shop for unique glass jewelry or art pieces. I have bought Christmas ornaments and a vase here. Prices range from moderate to extreme art gallery prices for large pieces. Ever seen the ceiling at the Bellagio in Las Vegas with all the fancy hand blown glass? You can buy a smaller version for your own home here. read more

This place is awesome! I took my mom there on Mother's Day and she got to make a glass bowl herself! She heated the glass, dipped on the colors, rolled the glass, and all that other stuff...she had a blast! It was affordable, too. Their shop had beautiful pieces, and of course, we did not leave empty-handed. I will definitely return for more fun! read more

I really like going here, I can purchase one of a kind gifts. They have special events that my family and me enjoy. The holidays you can choose to make glass for are Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother and Father's Day, fall pumpkin's and glass ornaments. Children under a certain age can help start a project, and be involved in an experience that most children don't have an opportunity to do. The special events are a lot of fun. The owner and employees are amazing and friendly and go out of their way to make sure your experience is an amazing one. read more