Bay Area Glass Institute

Did a class with Wounded Warrior Project here recently, they have glass blowing and glass fusing which groups can try out, and we did glass fusing and made Christmas ornaments. You can pay to belong or join other classes, and you can also come watch them blow glass (there's bleachers) and buy some of the goodies people make. Really great institution, surprised I didn't know it was there! One of our party is planning to use it as a birthday venue for an adult group of friends. The people there are super nice.

Wonderful experience. Took an introductory class on glass making. Very professional tutors. Well maintained facility. Left the class very happy. Highly recommended experience.

My mother & I had the most amazing time! We did the bubble bowl experience and Christian did a fantastic job making it a remarkable and memorable experience for us. Highly recommend BAGI. We look forward to doing another class in the future, hoping to do the vase next. Thank you so much.

Fun glass making experience with very talented instructors and fun projects for all ranges of input level!

Great existence experience, again! This was my third class and I have a great experience every time! Wonderful instructors and just a fun activity!

I purchased a Groupon for the glass fusing class. The value was worth it! They have a private parking lot with a lot of spaces. Read and sign the waiver so...

I found BAGI through Groupon - so glad I did! Val was our instructor and really was amazing. She took time to walk us through the process, the tools and...

My very first glass workshop ever! I was fortunate enough to be able to book the glass bowl session which is approximately 1.5-2 hours long with total of 8...

BAGI moved to History Park the corner of Phelan Avenue and Senter Road in San Jose. It is a fully operational glass blowing studio- almost a factory of different styles and types of glass blowing. During the hours they are open there is always some blowing- and they like to talk about what is happening. A great physics intro for young people. Classes are offered quarterly.

This institute was started over 20 years ago by glass artists who needed more time to perfect their art than given to them at SJSUC. They built forges, aneiling ovens and started training others interested in the art of glass. A homegrown institution that has a vibrancy that is inspiring.

We received a bowl-making, glass-blowing class as a gift. I was actually not looking forward to the class because the idea of the roaring hot furnaces was frightening to me. The instructors demonstrations and encouraging guidance throughout the process made the experience safe and fun. I not only wound up with a bowl I will proudly use, but I also stretched my own boundaries - that felt wonderful!

I took my 11 year old to do the "Shape a Bowl" class here 2 weeks ago and we had a wonderful time. I wasn't sure what to expect and was nervous, but Jared was a patient and funny instructor. He was there every step of the way so I could ask questions or he'd step in and twirl the glass blob before it dripped unevenly. We both had a great time and would definitely return to take another class. They're quite full as I already looked into a paperweights class and a garden ornament class. I highly recommend this unique experience!

I went to Bay Area Glass Institute with some friends to do the "Shape a Bowl" class and it was a great experience. The instructors are really knowledgeable. They make sure to demo in details what you will be doing and guide you through every step of the process. They make sure that you will be going home with a decent bowl while still giving you a little freedom to focus on the work you are doing. It is a great activity to do on a weekend with your friends, a fun get together! Tip: pick a day that is not too hot outside as it can get quite hot inside