Make your very own paperweight at Bath Aqua Glass
Make a paperweight with master glassblowers from start to finish, under their skilled eye. This takes place in a glassblowing studio in the artisan quarter of Bath, just 10 mins from the city centre.
Choose your colours, create a design, learn techniques of glassblowing to enable you to sculpt your own piece.
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Ages: 16+
- Work with a glassblowing pro to make your own paperweight
- Learn how to sculpt your own with the guidance of a professional
- Once the paperweights have cooled, take them home as a personalised souvenir
Your paperweight needs to be annealed (cooled down slowly) in the lehr (cooling oven) because if not the glass cracks. You can add postage or collect them the next working day.
Please wear cool cotton clothing, layers are best as it gets quite hot working in front of the furnace, sturdy footwear is essential (no open toes or flip flops). Three quarter length trousers are fine to be worn, shorts above the knee are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back.
Important information:
- This experience is for people ages 16 and above.
- All minors MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to you start time.
- Drinking water is available please bring a refillable bottle.