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Artistic, hands-on fun for Team Building, Special Events and Get Togethers of all kinds
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Blown Bowl
2 - 3 hr Workshop $180 / person
Blown Vase
2 - 3 hr Workshop $180 / person
Private Groups
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We are happy to offer private workshops for groups of minimum 4 and maximum 9 people at Playing With Fire.
Every workshop is for beginners 8 years and up,
no experience necessary.
Best workshops for younger kids are: paperweight, glass ball and air plant terrarium.
Have a large group of up to 18 people? Ask about our special, the Wine Bottle Stopper, the only workshop offered to groups of 13 to 18 people!
Have a large group of up to 18 people? Ask about our special, the Wine Bottle Stopper, the only workshop offered to groups of 13 to 18 people!
How to Register your Private Group
Since group events are a more customized experience, we book all private group events directly with you. You may choose from any of our glassblowing workshops (one single theme per group) in terms of what kind of glass you and your group would like to make in the Playing With Fire studio. As soon as you have registered and paid, a confirmation email goes out to you and we are all set.
Please note – Date Night is the only workshop that can be booked for just two people through the Playing With Fire web site – and we are not offering any 1 on 1 sessions at this time. Please note: a double date night is considered as a small group workshop where everyone makes a single item.
Please note – Date Night is the only workshop that can be booked for just two people through the Playing With Fire web site – and we are not offering any 1 on 1 sessions at this time. Please note: a double date night is considered as a small group workshop where everyone makes a single item.
Day Of
Upon arrival at the historic Artscape Wychwood Barns building, please find the Christie Street main entrance (at the West side of the building). The building doors lock automatically at 5pm so you will be greeted by your glass workshop teacher at the main door if you arrive late. If your workshop starts after 5pm and you need to get in more than 15 minutes early, we are never far – find the phone number in your confirmation email and TEXT us to let us know that you have arrived.
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Before beginning our workshop we will collect waivers for every participant, go over health and safety procedures and give a demonstration so you can see how each and every step of the creative process will unfold, including your role in the making of your own glass keepsake. After the demo, we invite each individual participant to create their glass work one by one. While waiting for your turn you can browse the glass magazines and the gallery section, study the colour chemistry poster or learn by watching and cheer on your friends! The names of the participants are written down and numbered. The work is put away in a row so that we can match you with the piece you made. Your glass work will be placed into a cooling down oven (annealer) to take it to room temperature overnight. On the days you wait to return and pick up your work, we spend our time labeling and packaging, getting your art ready. Work will be available for pick up starting the following Wednesday after 5pm and within a weeks time from there. Any work left unclaimed for more than a month will be brought back to the studio for recycling.
Click here for detailed Pick-up Information
Duration of workshops depends on what you want to make, and also on your punctuality and the physical abilities of your group members. Workshops are often scheduled back to back and we appreciate your timely arrival very much. Duration quoted is a reflection of the maximum time we expect the workshop to take. You may purchase the demo item for $45.
See Where The Studio Is – Map Us
Before beginning our workshop we will collect waivers for every participant, go over health and safety procedures and give a demonstration so you can see how each and every step of the creative process will unfold, including your role in the making of your own glass keepsake. After the demo, we invite each individual participant to create their glass work one by one. While waiting for your turn you can browse the glass magazines and the gallery section, study the colour chemistry poster or learn by watching and cheer on your friends! The names of the participants are written down and numbered. The work is put away in a row so that we can match you with the piece you made. Your glass work will be placed into a cooling down oven (annealer) to take it to room temperature overnight. On the days you wait to return and pick up your work, we spend our time labeling and packaging, getting your art ready. Work will be available for pick up starting the following Wednesday after 5pm and within a weeks time from there. Any work left unclaimed for more than a month will be brought back to the studio for recycling.
Click here for detailed Pick-up Information
Duration of workshops depends on what you want to make, and also on your punctuality and the physical abilities of your group members. Workshops are often scheduled back to back and we appreciate your timely arrival very much. Duration quoted is a reflection of the maximum time we expect the workshop to take. You may purchase the demo item for $45.
Pricing
Each workshop is priced per person at at either $120 or $180 (before tax). Each person in your group is paying for a per-person experience, not an hourly rate, and the price reflects the complexity of the workshop theme. We do not give discounts or charge more for larger groups even though the administrating can be a lot more work. For that reason, please browse through the FAQ section on the website, and if you can’t find an answer there, we recommend you compile your questions in one email before your workshop enquiry. We rely on the email trail for the most efficient tracking of information required to set up your workshop and therefore the contact phone number is only provided after registration.
Food and Drink Policy
You are welcome to bring food, drinks and alcohol to the studio for your event. All alcohol MUST remain inside the studio for the duration of the event. We reserve the right to deny anyone service should we believe they are intoxicated or otherwise incapacitated. We are happy to provide you with a table and your party is expected to clean up and dispose of any party waste.
Picking up Your Piece of Glass
Group workshop items are bagged or boxed and labeled with individual participants names. Please assign one person in your group to be responsible for pick-up. Unless otherwise agreed upon, your work will be available for pick-up the Wednesday following your event after 5pm.
Your work will be at our outdoor, self-directed pickup location, 13 Benson Ave, on the north side of Artscape Wychwood Barns.
Click here for detailed Pick-up Information
Your work will be at our outdoor, self-directed pickup location, 13 Benson Ave, on the north side of Artscape Wychwood Barns.
Click here for detailed Pick-up Information
If You Wish To Cancel or Reschedule:
More Than 14 days before the start date – you have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund.
7-14 days before the start date – You may reschedule once, but are not eligible for a refund.
Less Than 7 days before the start date – No changes or refunds can be made.
Click here to see our COVID-19 changes to policy
Playing with Fire reserves the right to reschedule workshops in a rare case of equipment failure. In such cases, any participants registered in affected workshops will be contacted via the information provided and requested to choose an alternate workshop date.
7-14 days before the start date – You may reschedule once, but are not eligible for a refund.
Less Than 7 days before the start date – No changes or refunds can be made.
Click here to see our COVID-19 changes to policy
Playing with Fire reserves the right to reschedule workshops in a rare case of equipment failure. In such cases, any participants registered in affected workshops will be contacted via the information provided and requested to choose an alternate workshop date.
Punctuality
Workshops start promptly at your scheduled time and will not go over the allotted session time. Please ensure your entire group arrives no less than 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. Delays could result in some of your group members being unable to participate. No refunds will be given for late arrivals.