The 2,100°F Furnace
Our main furnace holds a full melt of crystal around the clock, so you can take a gather whenever the itch strikes — no warm-up, no waiting.
Now booking — winter bench slots
Molten glass, blown by hand.
A working hot shop in the Riverbend district. Book bench time, join a guided blow, or learn the craft from gather to anneal.
- 2,100°Ffurnace at full melt
- 12master blowers
- 48hannealing cycle
Built around the fire
Everything here exists to put molten glass in your hands — safely, and without pretension.
Hands-On Master Guidance
Twelve resident blowers with decades at the pipe. Every session pairs you with a master who works at your shoulder, not across the room.
Annealed to Last
Every piece rides our annealers through a slow 48-hour cool, so what you blow today keeps its temper for decades.
From gather to anneal
Three movements, one ancient rhythm — you'll run all of them in your first session.
- 01
Gather
Dip the blowpipe into the crucible and wind molten glass onto its nose, turning steadily so the gather stays centered.
- 02
Shape
Block, pad, and marver the gather at the bench, swinging through the glory hole for heat between every pass.
- 03
Anneal
Knock the finished piece into the annealer at 900°F, where a two-day cool locks its strength in for good.
Word from the bench
What makers say after their first taste of the furnace.
Rated 5 out of 5
"I came in unable to hold a pipe level. Three sessions later I blew my first vase, and my instructor cheered louder than I did."
Mara EllisonBeginner series
Rated 5 out of 5
"Member nights are the best part of my week. Real furnaces, real masters, zero pretension — and a cabinet full of experiments to show for it."
Devon ParkStudio member since 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
"We booked the private hot shop for our anniversary and each blew a tumbler. A year on, they're still the first glasses we reach for."
Rachel & Tom OkaforPrivate hot shop event
Bench time, three ways
Plain pricing, hot glass included. Materials and annealing always covered.
Ember Drop-In
$75 / session
One guided blow — walk in, try the pipe, leave with a piece.
- 90 minutes at the bench
- Tools, color & clear batch included
- Take home one finished piece
- 48h annealing, then pickup
Studio Member
$190 / month
For makers who want the furnace in their weekly rhythm.
- Unlimited open bench nights
- Priority furnace & glory-hole slots
- Lockable pipe cabinet
- 20% off workshops & color bar
Private Hot Shop
$520 / event
The whole studio, two masters, and up to ten of your people.
- Three hours with a custom color bar
- Every guest blows a keepsake
- Catering & playlist add-ons
- Weekend evening slots available
Before you book
The questions we hear at the furnace door.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Over half our first-timers have never touched hot glass. A master stays with you from first gather to knock-off — bring only steady curiosity.
Is there an age minimum?
Bench spots start at 12 with a guardian on the floor. For private events we can host younger makers as helpers at the marver — just tell us when you book.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes and natural fibers only: cotton, denim, or linen. Synthetics melt near the glory hole, so skip the fleece. We provide cotton aprons and didymium safety glasses.
When can I pick up my piece?
Glass needs a full 48 hours in the annealer, so pieces blown today are ready the day after tomorrow. We hold finished work for 60 days; members can arrange shipping.
What's the cancellation policy?
Reschedule free up to 24 hours before your slot. Inside 24 hours we can't refund the furnace time — the melt runs whether or not you make it.
Get the studio schedule
One email a month: open bench nights, class dates, and member-only furnace slots. No spam — we're too busy stoking the furnace.