Glassblowing in Bristol
Glassblowing in Bristol is one of the most traditional and culturally significant things you can do whilst staying in the city!
Glassblowing has been a major trade in Bristol for hundreds of years! Bristol Blue Glass are one of the oldest glassblowing companies in the world!
Bristol is world-famous for Bristol Blue Glass, and you can visit the studio here in Bristol for FREE! You can watch the glassblowers at work and find out about why this craft is so important to Bristol’s history! There are lots of other opportunities to explore this incredible business and craft in Bristol. Have a look below and see if any take your fancy!
Blow your own Bristol Blue Bauble
Location: Bristol Blue Glass Studio and Shop (opposite Arnos Vale Cemetery)
Cost: £30/person
Info: This takes around 30 minutes – one hour, and you need to collect your bauble from the shop the next day (as it needs to cool down very slowly overnight!). You will learn about the science involved with glassblowing. You will use a breathing tube to blow into your bauble and create your bauble. Book by visiting the store, or calling them. Scan the QR code below for more information!
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Glassmaking Course for Beginners
Location: Bristol Blue Glass Studio and Shop (opposite Arnos Vale Cemetery)
Cost: £350/person
Info: One full day of glassblowing, instructed by one of the Master Glassblowers at Bristol Blue. Courses run on Sundays and Mondays. You get to keep everything you make! 10am-3:30pm with 1hr lunch break at midday. Scan the QR code below to book/find out more!
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The Bristol Blue Glass Shop
Location: Bristol Blue Glass Studio and Shop (opposite Arnos Vale Cemetery)
Cost: Various
Info: If you want a unique souvenir which one can ONLY purchase in Bristol, look no further than Bristol Blue Glass! They sell everything from glasses and vases to jewellery… You can even get your dead dog covered in glass, if you want!! Definitely worth a visit, and they have a small display of the glass they produced for the Harry Potter film franchise!
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