Glassblowing
Blow your own glass at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Make a piece of glass yourself in a working Tacoma hot shop, guided by studio staff. The studio publishes which pieces are offered, how long a session takes and what it costs.
Hours, prices, seasons and reservation rules change. Confirm on the official page before you go — Tacoma Trekker is an independent visitor platform.
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio runs guided sessions in its Dome District hot shop, a short walk from the Tacoma Dome and a few minutes from the Museum of Glass. Sessions are hands-on and beginner-friendly, and finished glass needs to cool overnight before pickup or shipping. Check the studio's own page for what is currently offered, availability and pricing — we do not hold those details here.
Hot glass work: the studio sets its own age, clothing and safety requirements — read them on its site before booking.
Book it
- Cost
- $95–$150 + tax per person depending on the shape you choose; groups of 6+ save $5 per person
- How long
- About 15–30 minutes in the hot shop per piece
- When it runs
- Available year-round — book online for current days and times
A reservation is required. Booking, times and prices are handled by the operator. Tacoma Trekker does not take bookings or payments.
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- Private and group glassblowing at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Group and private glassblowing bookings for families, friends and work groups, arranged directly with the studio.
- Watch live glassblowing in the Hot Shop
The Museum of Glass is built around a working glass studio, where visitors can watch artists blow and shape glass from the amphitheater seating. Confirm current studio schedules on the museum site.
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