Discover the Magic of Glass
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WE ARE OPEN!
CURBSIDE PICK UP HOURS 10am-5pm M,T, W, Th, F, and Saturday. Please call (408) 993-2244 when you arrive in our parking lot. Please provide the first name, date of class, and name of class. A staff member will bring your items out to you. If you are enrolled in an upcoming class, please fill out BAGI's online WAIVER. Health and Safety Cancellations If the air quality is 150+ classes will be canceled for the health and safety of our guests and staff. If the temperature is expected to exceed 120 in the studio, classes will be canceled for the health and safety of our guests and staff. We have implemented safe practices for social distancing, please review the BAGI SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOL. If you have any questions or concerns, please email studio@bagi.org |
Team building and Private Events
Team Building, Special Occasions ...or just a chance to do something a little bit different!!!
Nothing is as all-engrossing and just plain fun as working with molten glass in a safe, upbeat environment. Be it a special birthday, a corporate team-building off-site, or whatever excuse you can muster, you want to - no, you need to experience a custom studio event at BAGI.
Nothing is as all-engrossing and just plain fun as working with molten glass in a safe, upbeat environment. Be it a special birthday, a corporate team-building off-site, or whatever excuse you can muster, you want to - no, you need to experience a custom studio event at BAGI.
Basic info:
- live glassblowing demonstrations of your what your team chooses to make
- hands-on glass experience
- styles of glass work: "hot" glass and fusing
- All work will be available for pick up usually within a week of event.
- You are more than welcome to cater your event
Seasonal Classes
Seasonal Classes
We are implementing many safe practices for social distancing, so there are some changes you need to know.
Please review the BAGI Social Distancing Protocol.
Please review the BAGI Social Distancing Protocol.
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Summer Flower and
Summer is here! Come to the Bay Area Glass Institute to experience the magic of molten glass. Perfect for gifts or decorating your own home with glass that you made! Choose your colors to make a flower or paperweight in this 1 hour class.
$49 2 hours No prerequisite required. Minimum age requirement 8 yrs. |
Sugar Skull Beads
Come make these fantastic skull beads with us. Many way to be creative in designing your own skull.
This is a one time workshop for those artist who have taken introduction to beads or our discover beadmaking class. This is a 4 hour workshop $159
4 hours No prerequisite required. Min. age requirement 12 yrs old |
Fall Flash
Ready to make some longer and bigger beads? We will focus on skills and techniques for making longer barrel and bicone beads and larger round beads with success. Of course, you will apply a variety of surface designs while you control heat and shape. We will break out the bright and shiny color options such as dichroic, double helix, and aventurine.
This is a 4 hour workshop. $149 |
Discover Glass
If you've never worked with glass, but have always wanted to try the medium and don't have the time for an intensive glass class, then our Discover Glass classes are for you! Our Discover Glass classes are the perfect introduction to all of our studio disciplines. There are no prerequisites for Discover Glass classes.
All projects will be available for pickup approximately a week after the class so the project can either go through a cooling down or heating process. Classes run Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
All projects will be available for pickup approximately a week after the class so the project can either go through a cooling down or heating process. Classes run Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
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Shape A Bowl = 1 per person
Glass Bead Making = 1 per person Glass Fusing Experience for Two = 1 for 2 people http://www.bagi.org/redeem-online-coupons.html |
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Studio classes
Youth Glass camp
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We are so pleased to open our studios for the Youth Glass Camp. As a nonprofit, it is our goal to provide the future our community access to this exciting and beautiful material. Whether it is blowing molten glass at 2300 degrees or designing photo frame in our fusing studio, there is a class for all levels of interest and ability. Students will learn traditional techniques and be able to artistically express themselves through the magic that is glass. |
Studio Fall Camps
Click links above for more information and to register for our 2020 curriculum.
Studio Rentals
Studio Rental Access
BAGI is thrilled to be able to offer our facilities and equipment for use to the public. On this page you will find some very useful information regarding studio rentals. Please take the time to read it carefully, as it answers many general questions and will facilitate a successful rental.
A USERNAME and PASSWORD are required to BOOK TIME. You can create your username/password by following these steps:
Some Basic Rules
- Whether booked online or by phone, cancellations must be 48 hours prior to the start of the rented slot (24 hours for the flameworking area).
- We are a public studio and welcome experienced glass artists. Please call us at the studio to rent time if you are new to BAGI. Be prepared to detail your experience with glass. All of our studio rentals require at least our Introduction class of the studio you want to rent or equivalent!
- After you are cleared with us....
- Go to the calendar of your choice by using one of the buttons below and click on a desired date. A pop-up will ask you to "sign-in"
- Click on the "Sign in". This will take you to the login screen.
- Below the login boxes there is a link to "Create a new user account". Click on the link and you will be prompted to create your own login and password.
- You can now login at anytime to rent studio time or sign up for classes.
Some Basic Rules
- Whether booked online or by phone, cancellations must be 48 hours prior to the start of the rented slot (24 hours for the flameworking area).
