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    Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

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    #1 of 15 Museums in Tacoma
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    114 S 23rd St, Tacoma, WA 98402-2903
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Amazing Experience”

    My husband, son, daughter-in-law, and I did a glass blowing experience a couple of weeks ago with... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Kym G
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    “Beautifully stunning works of art come with the unique opportnity to create your own!”

    This was truly one of the most unique and interesting activities I've participated in. The staff is... read more

    Reviewed June 10, 2018
    Niki D
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    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...more
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    114 S 23rd St, Tacoma, WA 98402-2903
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing Experience

    My husband, son, daughter-in-law, and I did a glass blowing experience a couple of weeks ago with Ben. I had always wanted to try this but the others were skeptical. By the end of our time we had 4 unique glass pieces and everyone agreed...More

    Thank Kym G
    Reviewed July 9, 2018
    Unique experience!

    First date with someone. It was definitely a unique and fun experience. So nice to do something different. It was well organized, the glass displays are gorgeous....something to aspire to. Staff was lovely.

    Thank sdflagg
    Reviewed June 27, 2018
    Wonderful Glassblowing Demonstrations

    I elected not to schedule us for an actual class because I did not think we would have the time. Instead, when we arrived, we snuck into the studio to watch other people working on their pieces. Wow, it is hot in there! But we...More

    Thank Charming_Karl
    Reviewed June 10, 2018
    Fun to watch!

    Easy to just walk in and see close-up the glassblowing process as others take a class. There is a small shop, as well.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018
    Beautifully stunning works of art come with the unique opportnity to create your own!

    This was truly one of the most unique and interesting activities I've participated in. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful, everyone bubbling with information they're eager to share. No experience needed to create a project! They walk you through, start to finish. So...More

    Thank Niki D
    Reviewed June 8, 2018
    Fun art form to watch

    We included this with our trip to the glass museum. It is always entertaining to watch glass blowing.

    Thank Sylvia O
    Reviewed March 24, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent experience

    Celebrated daughter's birthday with glassblowing experience. Wow! What personable, professional staff with a well-organized set-up! THANK YOU Deborah, Breezy and Ben for such a fun learning experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Thank cicalmama
    Reviewed March 14, 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful local artistry

    Just stopped in for a quick visit. We will not have time enough to come back for a glass blowing expierence, but if we had time we would have loved to have done that. Debra at the counter was very helpful in explaining the premise...More

    Thank Kelly B
    Reviewed March 12, 2018
    Amazing and habit forming

    I have been blowing beautiful glass pieces since October of 2014 I believe and have been amazed by the artistic ability of those that help you.....not to mention the wonderful gals up front, that by now, feel like family! I have made many pieces for...More

    Thank MargieJW
    Reviewed January 1, 2018
    Amazing art

    Worth the trip. Artist that make amazing blown glass art. Truly beautiful in every detail. Would go back a 2d time.

    Thank treith
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    Ayler-Purgatorio
    February 21, 2017|
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    Response from Jeannine S | Property representative |
    Are glass blowing experience ranges from $75 or 95. There's a five dollar discount each for groups of 6 or more. We have three glassblowing stations so three people can blow the time but the rest of the group can watch. We... More
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    janderson912
    January 7, 2017|
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    Response from Jeannine S | Property representative |
    Unfortunately we do not, however if cost is an issue two people can work on one piece together at 70+tax verses each making their own piece at 70 each. Have a great night
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    whiregirl
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    Response from Jeannine S | Property representative |
    Our gallery is open 9-5 but unfortunately no glassblowing classes available
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