Glass Blowing School | The Bern Gallery Vermont Glass Blowing Classes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to blow glass? Well we have the classes for you! Come to the Bern Gallery and learn from the best!

Our Walk-In Classes

Bern Coin Class
Make Your Own Color Pendant
Make Your Own Pipe
The “First-Timer” Lesson
The Holiday Lesson
The Bachelor / Bachelorette Experience
The Group Bonding Experience

We offer lessons (scheduled and walk-ins!) seven days a week, with start times ranging from 11:30am to 6pm.

Please call 802-865-0994 or email office.berngallery@gmail.com to schedule a lesson, or stop by for a walk-in lesson if you’re in downtown Burlington!

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Glass School

You will be taught by one of our resident glass blowers:

Matt Gibson (Gibby Glass)
Pete (PMC Glass)
Brooke Holzhammer (formerly FamilyTreeGlass)

We offer lessons (scheduled and walk-ins!) seven days a week, with start times ranging from 11:30am to 6pm.

Please call 802-865-0994 or email office.berngallery@gmail.com to schedule a lesson, or stop by for a walk-in lesson if you’re in downtown Burlington!

For a full refund on single lesson or packages, you must cancel via email to info@berngallery.com no later than 48 hours before first scheduled lesson.

What Class is Right For You?

Walk-In Classes

Bern Coin Class

In this 20-minute introduction to the torch, on of our in-house instructors
will walk you through the creation of a single-sided glass medallion
featuring the Bern Gallery logo and the letters “BTV.” A singular souvenir
to commemorate your visit to Burlington, the medallion can be made into
a sportable pendant for just $10 more (additional stamp options available)
No experience necessary!

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Make Your Own Color Pendant

In this lesson with a member of our in-house glassblowing team,
you can experience the magic of pendant-making in just 35 minutes!
If you’re really in a groove and want to extend the session, you can make
a second pendant for half the price! Your handmade treasure(s) will
be available for pick-up the next day.
No experience necessary!

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Make Your Own Glass Pipe

A perfect fit for the functional glass enthusiast, this lesson
with one of our dynamic pipe-making professionals is a crafty toker’s
dream come true! During the 60-minute session, you’ll create a
color-changing pipe with fumed silver, and feel firsthand the joys of a
pipe-maker’s life! And if one pipe just isn’t enough, you can whip up a
second one at half the price! Finished products can be picked up, packed
and smoked with the next day!
No experience necessary!

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The “First-Timer” Class

This entry-level session with one of our in-house instructors is a
stellar way to see what life behind the torch is like! In just 20
minutes you can create a push pendant emblazoned with a
pattern of your choice: Alien, Bearpaw, Heart, Cat Paw,
Honeycomb, Cannabis Leaf, or a Seed of Life!
No experience necessary!

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The Holiday Class

20-35 minute guided glassperience, one of our in-house professional
glassblowers will help you create a unique holiday-themed glass gift!
**Valentines day, 4/20, St. Paddy’s Day, Mothers Day, Halloween, Christmas**
No experience necessary!

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