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

What an experience! #Beauty&TheBeastAdventures…read more 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

Update: I picked up my jelly fish lamp from my class and I absolutely love it! It's mesmerizing!…read more It comes with the lamp stand which has a pretty long cord, two color changing light bulbs with a remote, and the attachment to hang the tentacles. (Some assembly required.) Attaching the tentacles can be tricky once you factor in the space the light bulb takes up. I ended up not attaching all of them and storing the rest as spares in case something happens. I would lay down a towel or assemble over a soft surface in case you drop a tentacle. FYI Jelly fish lamp pick up is typically two weeks after your session. Most other projects are available for pick up 16-48 hours after. I messed up and came too early because I was very excited (about 1 week after the class). Douglass went out of his way to disassemble one of his premade jelly fish pieces for sale to give me the lamp stand so I could take it home there. That's outstanding service! But I also wanted to help others so this doesn't inconvenience him again... Highly recommend taking a glass blowing class with Douglass or a member of his team before he retires! (If he discontinues the jelly fish class I hope they replace it with a workshop like Build a Bear that lets you customize a jelly lamp from premade parts available and help you assemble it there in the shop. That way you can see exactly what you're getting, potentially get colors that can't be made in the class like the dark blues, have different textured tentacles, and have the satisfaction of taking your piece home right away!)

My boyfriend and I came here with a reservation for a Saturday at 10 AM. There was one other couple…read morein the building and we were able to get started fairly quickly. The glass blowing process takes about 10 to 15 minutes per person depending on what is being created for a tier one purchase, which is what we all had. I created a small vase and my boyfriend created a shot glass. Not only was the instructor incredibly talented, but his ability to give direction and instruct while creating a fun experience for everyone was just next level. We've already recommended this business to a few family and friends, and I definitely plan to take another class in the future.

Glass Hand Studio has 50 out of 50 five-star reviews for a reason:…read more 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.

A fun way you experience this 'craft' and leave with a glass. Be aware that you will have to come…read moreback to pick up your object later after its time in the annealing oven. Suggest that it would be best on a really cold day since the area near the glory hole is so hot -even 6-8 ft away is intense. My finished glass was fun but a little thicker than I expected. That will make it difficult to break, I bet. The instructors were helpful and very attentive. Good when there are so many hazards in the studio. Keeps us beginners out of trouble.

I attended the Hot glass, cold beer event in April. Highlights…read more- If you buy a VIP ticket, you get an assigned seat. If you buy the regular ticket, it's standing room only, and can become fatiguing after 3 hours. - Free beer; they had a Kolsch and an IPA on top. Plus wine. - Food is available; catered by Tato restaurant. - The action is great. Very fun to see the process of making a deluxe glass vase

I did a private lesson here in November with Momo. She was…read moreeasy to understand made the directions really clear, was there to help but not not looking over your shoulder you way. I really appreciate that because sometimes you take art classes and the instructor covers in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable. This was not the case at all, she was there to help with any questions I had, and support me and whatever I wanted to make. It was so much fun and I think I may be addicted to making glass now. I start a group class in a week and I'm looking really really forward to.

Such a fun and unique experience, perfect for anyone with any level of artistic ability!…read more My mom and I took a glassblowing class here and both opted to make the milk jug/small vase. They have a handful of tiers that have different items you can make including paper weights, ornaments, pumpkin, and a terrarium. Each tier is priced differently and gradually increases as you move up a tier. When you book/preregister for your class, you have to select the tier you want to make from, but you are able to change it when you get there. My mom had selected a tier 2 item when booking, but switched to tier 1 the day of, and we were charged appropriately. Instructors were very helpful and gave good insight and demonstrated how the process worked. They were very hands on, and could be even more so if you needed them to be. Our class had some younger kids as well as adults, and everyone was given great care and the assistance they needed. You take turns each making your piece one at a time, so the actual process per person probably took around 20 minutes for tier 0-2 items. Depending on class size and how many people are in your group/when you arrive, you could expect to be there anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5. You don't get to take your blowing home right away, it has to sit in a hot oven overnight to set, so I sadly haven't seen my finished product yet, but I can't wait to pick it up and start putting it to use! Good pro-tip, wear long sleeves! I wore short sleeves because I figured I would be too hot in long, but the molten glass is VERY HOT and can irritate your skin just from the proximity! My arm turned super red and had a little bit of a heat rash the rest of the day, but it went away by the next morning.

I'd never tried glass blowing, but someone recommend this place to me and I decided to go when I…read morehad friend in town. I didn't know what to expect but it ended up being such a fun and unique experience. It's easy to book your glass blowing session online and it's only $80 for a small item. My friends and I all made small pumpkins to remember our visit and they turned out to be so beautiful. The day we came someone was wrong with the oven. It wasn't as hot as it should've been but the workers teaching us were very cool and easy going and we were still able to make our glass. They gave great instruction and helped us the whole time. I learned so much and loved learning how to do this! I like that they can even mail you your item for a small fee since it takes a day or two to cool. I would definitely do this again! It's such a special experience.

We were visiting the area and Chris was fabulous. We had a wonderful time in his class and if ever…read morein the are again we will absolutely sign up for another class.

I had a great experience learning how to work with glass! I strongly recommend their workshops if…read moreyour are curious about this ancient art

West County Glass Art & Supply is an awesome glass art gallery, and source for glass art supplies…read more The owners and staff are very outgoing and friendly! They have great prices on flameworking supplies, and classes. You can even rent studio space if you already know how to blow glass. I used to have to drive all the way down to Richmond, Ca for flameworking supplies, but now I am extremely pleased to be able to buy my materials locally!

I went to West County Glass Art & Supply asking for help. I needed a replacement stopper for a…read moreliquor decanter. The owner and his wife couldn't have been any nicer. I didn't have the original piece, told him I wasn't an artist and didn't feel as if I could draw what I wanted. He quickly sketched out what he thought I was looking for, gave me a time line and a general price which would be determined by how much time it took him to produce my piece from scratch. Not only did he meet his timeline (although I didn't impose one on him) but he also kept the price down. I'm so very happy to have what he created from scratch. My decanter is displayed with pride and I'll always remember this couple when I see it on the bar.

I have bought winery labware from R&D Glass for forty years. Everything has been exquisitely…read moreprofessional and very reasonably priced. These guys are old-fashioned. You need to call them and place the order over the phone. They do have a website, but they like to talk to their customers. I love them. I saw the review of zero stars below. There's an old saying: Good, Fast, Cheap: pick any two. With-out-of-their-box projects, R&D is reliable and inexpensive, so of course they are slow. I use them for setting up winery labs all over the country, and they usually have everything I need right in stock.

Dropped off a piece to get repaired 6 weeks ago. They told me it would be done in 2 weeks. The just…read morekept saying they haven't gotten to it yet. Called a few days ago and they told me it would be done today for sure. So I came and it's still not done. I just took it back as is and the lost the broken piece that I gave them to repair. Would give 0 stars if I could. Don't go here.

As a joint Christmas present, I booked a hands-on glass blowing class for my husband and I. We…read morearrived on a Sunday morning and there were several other participants already there. I believe they cap the class at eight so that you truly get the attention and detail in training that you deserve. Our instructors, Rene and Lauren, were phenomenal. They were funny and relatable and made the entire experience extremely enjoyable. After going over the basics of safety and glass blowing, we went one by one and received individual attention to make our glass masterpieces. We were given the choice of making either a paperweight, a drinking glass, a bowl, or a vase. We were allowed to pick any color of glass that we wished, and I appreciated the insight provided by the instructors as to which colors would go together well. I ended up making a beautiful vase with a translucent jade color with pops of white. My husband made a drinking glass in green and gold. From start to finish it was an incredible experience and something I would definitely enjoy doing again. So if you're looking for something fun to do in Sacramento while supporting a small local business and the arts, I would highly, highly recommend checking out Sacramento Art Glass.

I took a glass blowing class here with Rene, and I would highly recommend it. They taught us the…read morebasics and helped us every step of the way so we went home with a nice glass. Rene and his team were fun, friendly, and helpful!

Cmon... what's not to like? These folks "held our hand" patiently explaining the right dimensions…read moreneeded for our DIY boat sundeck window replacements. We went back and forth stopping by to ask tons of questions before taking the leap to purchase polycarbonate sheets. We only got a few at a time (in case we were in more over our head than we knew ;) But it all worked out. They even started smiling when we'd come by with a knowing "Oh, its them" look... but in a good way ha. They know what they're doing. Highly recommend.

Recommend this location for all your plastic needs. Everyone here is super nice. Will, Harold, and…read moreSophia have been awesome with helping me with various home improvement projects. Thank you!