The Glass Hub
The Glass Hub
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We are an educational centre based in South West England where students of all abilities can learn and develop the ancient craft of glassmaking. At The Glass Hub we provide extensive glass-working facilities alongside the support of an excellent, highly qualified and experienced team of tutors to foster individual creative growth and expertise.
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Tanya S
Trowbridge, UK1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Solo
Had a fantastic glass blowing experience today! Bailey was a fab teacher, very friendly and I enjoyed every minute of it! As it is so local to me, I will definitely looking for other courses to attend!
Written 23 April 2023
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lcg1000
Holsworthy, UK3 contributions
Jan 2023
My husband and I did the full day glassblowing in January this year. We were in a group with two lovely, fun guys and we all had a good laugh. Bailey is a very chilled, friendly tutor and he has lots of patience (came in handy with me!).
We watched as he demonstrated the process and each took it in turns to make a paperweight, a bauble and a vase. He gave as much or as little help as we needed and you are never left alone, he is beside you at all times ready to help/advise
The Glass Hub has a few different rooms, one for glassblowing and others for other types of glass classes. There are loos just outside and a kitchen where we sat and had drinks and lunch together. Parking is pretty much on the doorstep.
We had our pieces delivered and they arrived quickly and in one piece!
Would definitely recommend.
We watched as he demonstrated the process and each took it in turns to make a paperweight, a bauble and a vase. He gave as much or as little help as we needed and you are never left alone, he is beside you at all times ready to help/advise
The Glass Hub has a few different rooms, one for glassblowing and others for other types of glass classes. There are loos just outside and a kitchen where we sat and had drinks and lunch together. Parking is pretty much on the doorstep.
We had our pieces delivered and they arrived quickly and in one piece!
Would definitely recommend.
Written 27 January 2023
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Hayden F
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
The Glass Hub and its staff are absolutely excellent. My wife and I were lucky enough to be gifted an all day private lesson which was lead by Bailey and supported by Georgia, both of whom were fantastic and lovely! We made loads of top quality glass items from baubles to vases. We learnt so much from Bailey who is extremely talented and knows so much about the craft! Very highly recommend to anyone thinking of trying it out either through private lesson or group lessons which I imagine would’ve been lots of fun as well. Will definitely be returning to have another go with an even longer list of things to make :D p.s. thanks to Amy for her packing skills made sure everything got home safe and sound!
Written 10 December 2022
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Sarah M
20 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Very organised and friendly staff. Obviously experienced. Patient and made the day fun.
Hands on experience, made 3 glass pieces.
Flexible when we had to re-book due to covid.
Fantastic day. Would highly recommend
Hands on experience, made 3 glass pieces.
Flexible when we had to re-book due to covid.
Fantastic day. Would highly recommend
Written 10 September 2022
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923Dan
Swindon, UK3,067 contributions
Jul 2022
I booked onto the Glass Hub's web page for an excellent 1/2 Day Glass Blowing Experience near Trowbridge with tutor Rosie for £130.
Good joining instructions and friendly welcome with fresh coffee in the morning.
Helpful, instructive tuition and encouragement paying attention to safety at all times.
Pieces are left to cool overnight before being ready to collect of post out at cost. There was a small whoopsie where they posted the wrong piece to me, which whilst annoying for a couple of minutes was dealt with immediately by Rosie calling around the other students to track it down - highly professional customer service, solving the problem quickly, efficiently and with absolutely no fuss - THANK YOU ROSIE!!!
A truly great crafty course with professional staff in a good safe environment, set in stunning Wiltshire countryside - Thank you again for a great mornings glass blowing.
Good joining instructions and friendly welcome with fresh coffee in the morning.
Helpful, instructive tuition and encouragement paying attention to safety at all times.
Pieces are left to cool overnight before being ready to collect of post out at cost. There was a small whoopsie where they posted the wrong piece to me, which whilst annoying for a couple of minutes was dealt with immediately by Rosie calling around the other students to track it down - highly professional customer service, solving the problem quickly, efficiently and with absolutely no fuss - THANK YOU ROSIE!!!
A truly great crafty course with professional staff in a good safe environment, set in stunning Wiltshire countryside - Thank you again for a great mornings glass blowing.
Written 20 August 2022
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Andrew M
3 contributions
Aug 2022
I was given this as a surprise birthday present - and what an excellent surprise it was. I have always been interested in glass-blowing and cannot speak highly enough of this experience. A massive thank you to Bailey and the whole team!
Written 11 August 2022
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cranialscratch
North Cadbury, UK34 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
What a fabulous day. We got to learn so much, work with hot glass and create wonderful pieces that will become family treasures.
Many thanks to our wonderful tutor, Bailey. So patient. Great coaching. Quickly spotting mistakes and setting you back on track. Lovely guy. And many thanks to his assistant, Heather. Equally patient and great company.
Unlike some courses where you don’t really make the final piece you take home, we got to make a paperweight, a bauble, a vase and a tiny ‘duck’ (?). They are all in the annealer at the minute, so ‘no idea’ exactly how they will look - but soooo looking forward to seeing the final pieces, just based on the way these pieces looked before they went in.
This might feel like a pricey treat, yet you really get every penny’s worth of value out of a great experience.
#BlownAway
Many thanks to our wonderful tutor, Bailey. So patient. Great coaching. Quickly spotting mistakes and setting you back on track. Lovely guy. And many thanks to his assistant, Heather. Equally patient and great company.
Unlike some courses where you don’t really make the final piece you take home, we got to make a paperweight, a bauble, a vase and a tiny ‘duck’ (?). They are all in the annealer at the minute, so ‘no idea’ exactly how they will look - but soooo looking forward to seeing the final pieces, just based on the way these pieces looked before they went in.
This might feel like a pricey treat, yet you really get every penny’s worth of value out of a great experience.
#BlownAway
Written 6 August 2022
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Singerss
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Our family did a private lesson. Despite being one of the hottest days in UK history, we all loved it. Rosie, our guide, was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. She patiently guided us through the techniques to make a paperweight, bauble and vase each and was cheerful throughout, despite not getting much of a break from the heat of the oven. We had worried that our teens would lose interest at some point in the day, but they were really engaged. Definitely worth the money!
Written 20 July 2022
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Pigletpiper123
Swindon, UK51 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
I had an amazing day with superb tutoring. Thank you Bailey and Sasha. That’s definitely one to tick off the bucket list!
Written 30 April 2022
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Jenny Wakeford
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Did the beginners day and it was great! Both Sasha and Bailey were very knowledgeable and created a friendly atmosphere when teaching and helping us create our pieces. Made a paperweight, bauble and vase. Would 100% recommend.
Written 30 April 2022
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David M
West Bay, UK
Dog friendly?
The Glass Hub
Frome, UK6 contributions
We run courses in glass blowing and other glass techniques, pre-booked for people to attend , can I ask for more details about your question as to whether we are dog friendly? I.e. are you attending or interested in attending a course? Do you want bring your dog? So that I can answer your question more clearly.
How much do you pay per session
Is there a 1/2 day course
What days are you open
The Glass Hub
Frome, UK6 contributions
Course prices vary according to what you are interested in.....all details are on our website.....and we don't normally run half day courses except at Chrsitmas, when we have bauble blowing and christmas ornament sessions. We can however arrange custom bookings for a half day if you contact us on 01225 768888. Best wishes - the Glass Hub Team
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