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Hands, Heat and Glass: Make a Tumbler at Bath Aqua Glass in Box
A one‑hour, hands‑on glassblowing workshop at Ashley Wood Farm where you choose colors, learn techniques and sculpt a tumbler and bauble under master glassblowers.
Hands, Heat and Glass: Make a Tumbler at Bath Aqua Glass in Box.
Set in a working glassblowing studio at Ashley Wood Farm, just a short drive from Bath city centre, the Tumbler Making Course guides you through color choice, design and the hot, hands‑on techniques used to shape your own tumbler and a bauble under the eye of master glassblowers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on Glassblowing from Start to Finish
Under expert guidance you choose colours and sculpt your tumbler and bauble using traditional glassblowing techniques in a working studio — a concentrated, practical session that leaves you with a finished object to keep.
Studio at Ashley Wood Farm
The course takes place in the glassblowing studio at Ashley Wood Farm, located about a 15‑minute drive from Bath city centre, providing a rural studio setting for the workshop.
Annealed Keepsakes and Delivery Options
Completed pieces are annealed in a lehr to prevent cracking; once cooled you can either collect your tumbler and bauble from the Abbey Court shop a few days later or add postage for delivery.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The hour‑long session is focused and practical: you arrive at the studio, pick colours and a design, then work at the furnace with a master glassblower to shape a tumbler and a decorative bauble. Pieces are placed in a lehr to cool slowly after the session so they don’t crack.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear cool cotton clothing and layers; sturdy, closed‑toe footwear is essential. Long hair must be tied back. Drinking water is available but bring a refillable bottle if you prefer.
Three‑quarter length trousers are acceptable; shorts above the knee are not permitted. No open‑toe shoes or flip‑flops.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time to allow for check‑in and parking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tumbler Making Course?
The course is one hour per person.
What is the minimum age to attend?
Participants must be aged 16 or over.
Where does the workshop take place?
The workshop takes place at the glassblowing studio at Ashley Wood Farm, Bathford.
How do I receive my finished tumbler?
Pieces are annealed in a lehr and, once cooled a couple of days later, can be collected from the Abbey Court shop or sent to you by postage if you add that option.
What should I wear?
Wear cool cotton clothing in layers, sturdy closed‑toe footwear, tie back long hair; three‑quarter trousers are fine but shorts above the knee are not permitted.
How much does the workshop cost?
The course is priced at £250 per person.