Product Description

Looking for a fun gift that will warm their heart and body this winter? Get the glass blowing experience that ends with an icicle ornament of their very own.

An expert instructor will reveal the secrets behind the renowned Michigan Icicle™ through a live demonstration. As each student works with with the instructors, they’ll witness every blob of molten glass transform into a stunning icicle. Utilizing specialized tools, gravity, and creative insight, they’ll skillfully snip, pull, and stretch the molten glass into its distinctive icicle shape. Adding a touch of white to the molten glass surface is optional, although it is often preferred to enhance the icicle’s charm.

To finish the icicle, Glass Academy’s talented craftsmen will attach a glass loop at the top of the icicle for hanging, Then they’ll place it in the annealer, a cooling oven, to cool to room temperature overnight. Participants will also receive a 20% off coupon to use toward purchases in the studio while there, or if they return to pick up the icicle they crafted. This is an entry-level class, no experience is necessary, and is just one of several educational opportunities at Glass Academy.