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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

114 S. 23rd Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-3499
Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Tacoma
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: TGS offers visitors a close up view of how hand blown glass is made and gives guests the opportunity to try it for themselves. The Glassblowing... more » Owner description: TGS offers visitors a close up view of how hand blown glass is made and gives guests the opportunity to try it for themselves. The Glassblowing Experience is a one-on-one session with a skilled glassblower where people of all ages and walks in life can create blown glass for themselves. This facility also offers classes, group events, corporate gifts and their glass gallery features very talented local glass « less
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Fraser Valley BC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

interesting and entertaining, dont miss it. staff welcoming, beautiful artistry.

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Pasco, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This place is amazing. We have visited many glass blowing places, but this tops them all. Even if you are only there to observe, the staff is very friendly and informative. It is exciting to watch the others who are being instructed and assisted with their own project.

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Tacoma, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

we signed our kids up for a private 4 hour session. they LOVED it. my older son has blown glass for 4 years thru hilltop artists, and this enabled him to further his a!rt. my younger was thrilled to be able to do something his big brother did, and they both made 5 projects. totally worth the money. ryan was... More

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hood river, oregon
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Museum portion of the exhibit is pretty small but the glassblowing studio is very cool. Great gift shop!

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Portland, Oregon
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

fun and interesting. we stayed about 2 hours. loved the art designed by the children and created by the glassblowers

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Allyn, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Awesome people. We had a great time and took home some beautiful pieces.

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Puyallup, Washington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

I have been here several times so I apologize for not reviewing sooner. Our first experience was Dec 2010 when 8 of us did the glass blowing class. What a blast! We all had a great time, made fabulous memories & came home with terrific pieces we made ourselves! Ok with help but still...how cool is that? My most recent... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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One on one instructor, hands on, incredible experience, beautiful products.

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Tacoma, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

If you visit the Glass Museum, you have to sit in on the demonstration of the actual glassblowing. It is utterly amazing and you leave in awe.

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Seattle
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Take a lesson and blow some glass. Great winter time fun due to the HOT ovens LOL.

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