Heat, Hue, and Hand: Blow Your Own Set of Drinking Glasses with Conrad in Naples

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Heat, Hue, and Hand: Blow Your Own Set of Drinking Glasses with Conrad in Naples

A hands-on 1½–2 hour glassblowing lesson in Naples with operator Glassblowing in the Garden; students aged 7 and up learn to shape and blow a pair of drinking glasses and choose from a palette of colors.

Heat, Hue, and Hand: Blow Your Own Set of Drinking Glasses with Conrad in Naples.

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Location
Naples
Operator
Glassblowing in the Garden
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Experience the basics of glassblowing in Naples as you craft a matched set of two drinking glasses under expert guidance. In this lesson Conrad introduces students to the tools and techniques, helps shape and blow the form, and lets participants select from a variety of colors—no prior experience required, and suitable for ages seven and up.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Make a Matched Pair
THE CRAFT

Make a Matched Pair

Across the session you will be taught the basic steps to make a set of two drinking glasses, moving from tool introduction through shaping, cutting and blowing your form.

Expert Instruction for Beginners
THE GUIDE

Expert Instruction for Beginners

Lessons are led by Conrad, with instruction designed for newcomers; no prior glassblowing experience is required.

Choose from Vibrant Colors
THE PALETTE

Choose from Vibrant Colors

Students may select from a variety of colors during the build; lessons include the materials needed to realize your design.

What the day feels like

What the Lesson Feels Like

The session runs as an instructor-led, hands-on workshop: you are introduced to tools and equipment, choose colors, and—with Conrad’s help—shape, cut and blow your glass into a matched set of two drinking glasses. The lesson is paced for beginners and emphasizes practical, guided practice and tangible results.

Make a Matched Pair

THE CRAFT

Make a Matched Pair

Across the session you will be taught the basic steps to make a set of two drinking glasses, moving from tool introduction through shaping, cutting and blowing your form.

Expert Instruction for Beginners

THE GUIDE

Expert Instruction for Beginners

Lessons are led by Conrad, with instruction designed for newcomers; no prior glassblowing experience is required.

Choose from Vibrant Colors

THE PALETTE

Choose from Vibrant Colors

Students may select from a variety of colors during the build; lessons include the materials needed to realize your design.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this lesson suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
BeginnersWell suited: the lesson is designed for participants with no prior experience and focuses on basic skills and guided practice.
2
Families with Kids (7+)Family-friendly for children aged seven and older; the workshop accepts students starting at age seven.
3
Young Children (Under 7)Not suitable: students must be at least seven years old, so younger children cannot participate.
4
Those Without Prior ExperienceA good match: no previous glassblowing experience is required to join and complete the lesson.

Practical planner

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What to Bring & Materials

Lessons include all materials needed to create your work; participants do not need to supply glassmaking materials.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the lesson take?

Please allow approximately 1½ to 2 hours to create your set of two drinking glasses.

Do I need prior glassblowing experience?

No experience is needed; the lesson is structured for beginners and includes guided instruction.

Is there an age requirement?

Students must be at least 7 years old to participate.

How many glasses will I make?

The lesson covers the creation of a set of two drinking glasses.

What materials and equipment are provided?

Lessons include all materials needed to create your work and introduce you to the required tools and equipment.

Who leads the lesson and where is it held?

The lesson is led by Conrad and operates under Glassblowing in the Garden in Naples, Florida.