Discover Glass
Discover Glass classes are the perfect introduction to all of our glass studio disciplines. BAGI has three classes offered through Groupon where beginners can discover the magic of glass. Discover classes are available all year round some Friday nights and most weekends. Working with an instructor you will have a hands on and in the moment experience while touching briefly on the history of art glass and BAGI studio operations.
Shape a Bowl
Level: Beginner
Using basic glassblowing techniques in BAGI’s hot shop, you will experience working with 2000°F molten glass at the end of a turning steel rod. You’ll spend two hours with fellow students and a skilled instructor who will keep it both safe and fun. In the end you will have made your very own bowl using traditional glassblowing techniques which involve blowing a glass form, transferring it to a punty rod and opening it up to create its final shape. You will get to choose color(s) for your bowl as well as its shape; flat, rimmed or floppy!
$198 Per person
Prerequisite: None
Min. Age Requirement: 8
Min. # of Students: 4
Max. # of Students: 8
One reservation needed for each person
Purchase a Shape a Bowl Groupon
Glass Bead Making
Level: Beginner
In this 2-hour Bead Making class, you will learn the basics of flameworking. Using a propane torch you will melt colored glass rods on to a mandrel to make beads. In addition, you’ll get to roll your beads in ground glass (frit) to make them even more special. You’ll get to customize your beads by choosing from a wide range of colors. You will be working with this amazing material that is changing before your eyes, either moving more or moving less depending on the heat.
$198 Per person
Prerequisite: None
Min. Age Requirement: 12
Min. # of Students: 3
Max. # of Students: 6
One reservation needed for each person
Purchase a Bead Making Groupon
Glass Fusing Experience
Level: Beginner
Spend 2 hours sharing a glass making experience in a safe, relaxed environment. Each person will create either a tile, sun catcher or 4 coasters with a wide variety of colored flat glass (think mosaic meets stained glass). Create your own unique design by learning how to cut, shape, and layer sheets of colored glass.
$118 Per reservation
Prerequisite: None
Min. Age Requirement: 8
Min. # of Students: 4
Max. # of Students: 16
One reservation / person
Purchase a Fusing Experience Groupon
**There is a $10.00 charge, per piece, the night of the class if you decide to have your piece slumped. Slumping will turn your flat piece into a three dimensional piece
Please Read:
Groupon Reservations:
- Have your 8 digit Groupon Voucher Number ready when you book your reservation.
- 1 Groupon per person
- Select the date and then the time you want and then New Reservation.
- Enter your personal information and the Voucher Number in the “coupon field” to register.
- Classes have a 4 person minimum. If the minimum is not met, then the class for that date will be canceled. An email notice will be sent out informing the party of the cancellation before the event.
Age Restrictions:
Shape a Bowl : 8yrs. Fusing Experience: 8yrs. Glass Beadmaking: 12yrs.
Location
Address is 635 Phelan Avenue.
Parking
- Once you turn onto Phelan Ave. from Senter Rd. pass the main entrance to History Park and take your 2nd left off Phelan Ave. Look for the BAGI sign on the White fence. You may park for free in this lot.
- See your reservation confirmation email for gate code
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made up to 3 days prior to the date of class registration will be allowed to reschedule.
- Cancellations made after 3 days prior to the date of the class will be subject to a “No Show Fee”.
- If BAGI cancels class, you will receive an email. Your Groupon will not be redeemed and you may reschedule.
- BAGI does not provide refunds for Groupon Purchases.
Liability
- SIGN WAIVER
- Students 12 and under require a parent or legal guardian to attend class with them.
- Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a BAGI issued liability release form.
- Participants must inform BAGI, at the time of registration, if they have special requirements due to health-related conditions.
- Participants must inform BAGI at the time of registration, if attendees with disabilities need accommodations.
- We cannot guarantee perfect results in shape, color, etc. and will not replace serviceable items. However, we will not release an item we deem unsafe and reserve the right to repair and/or remake and substitute items.
How to Prepare
- Arrive on time for your class. We recommend that you arrive a few minutes early, and if you are more than 15 minutes late, you need to reschedule.
- Please remember to bring your water bottles to help us in our efforts to consume less plastic.
- For all classes you should wear closed-toe shoes (no heels or flip flops, etc.) Long hair must be tied back.
- For all classes you should also wear a cotton shirt (long sleeve may be preferable if weather is not hot) and cotton pants.
Picking Up Your Glass
- All glass work will be ready for pick up one week after your class unless otherwise notified. You will NOT be notified when your work is ready for pick up. Pick Up Hours are M-F 10am-6pm and Weekends 9am-5pm. Work will be bagged and labeled with date, your name, and what you made. All work will be on the pick-up shelves at the front entrance.
Food and Drink
- You are welcome to cater outside food/drink into the studio. We just ask that no one drink alcohol before they play with the hot glass*. We do provide water.
- If you are planning to cater your event, please let us know so that we can set up tables and chairs for your guests. We also have a courtyard with picnic tables when the weather is suitable.
Health and Safety Cancellations
- If the air quality is 150+ classes will be canceled for the health and safety of our guests and staff. *We retain the right to limit activities of anyone that we deem unsafe to participate due to inebriation or other factors.