Gain confidence and control in the hotshop.Avoid years of costly trial and error by understanding what the glass is doing and why. • 99% ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 star reviews • • Helped hundreds of artists learn faster • • Grounded in 20+ years of teaching and studio work • • Money back guarantee • |
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IS THIS FOR ME?
Not 100% sure the punty will come off clean?
Box pieces that are OK but not what you really wanted?
Nervous to try new shapes or techniques?
If any of this feels familiar, it's time to stop guessing and gain the confidence that comes with understanding molten glass.
Box pieces that are OK but not what you really wanted?
Nervous to try new shapes or techniques?
If any of this feels familiar, it's time to stop guessing and gain the confidence that comes with understanding molten glass.
This is for soft glass artists who want more clarity, control and confidence in the hotshop.
It is not for borosilicate artists or casters or for absolute beginners, so if you've only seen glassblowing on TV, please get your hands dirty with a class first. Once you've experienced the exhilaration and frustration of actually blowing glass, this course will supercharge your progression by teaching you to understand how molten glass behaves and apply that to what you do in the hotshop.
Is it for more advanced blowers too?
Yep. Rest assured, this series isn't dumbed down, it meets the glorious complexity of glass head on and gives you the tools to advance regardless of current ability. Even if you have been blowing glass for years, if you're not making work at the level you want, this series will help. Glass doesn't care if you're a beginner renting time or a professional with your own studio. It doesn't care if you're making a simple clear tumbler or a 2-foot-tall-double-incalmo-reticello vase. We all use the same material with the same properties so we all benefit from deepening our connection with that material.
Can I actually learn from watching videos?
Live demonstrations cover the how. Deep dives into the theory covers the why. That combination connects the dots between your mind and your hands and leads to steady progress. Watching someone else do something will never replace putting in the effort for yourself, but this series can absolutely shorten the time spent trying to hash things out either on your own, or even with intermittent teaching. Once a year workshops or monthly private lessons are great, but this is a unique resource for those that want to keep moving forward and are willing to put in the time.
How else will it help me?
Between shop time, color, assistance, tools... glassblowing is expensive! That high price tag makes it easy to give up if the results don't justify the cost. If the information in these videos makes you even moderately more efficient, your lifetime savings in the hotshop easily dwarfs the cost.
It is not for borosilicate artists or casters or for absolute beginners, so if you've only seen glassblowing on TV, please get your hands dirty with a class first. Once you've experienced the exhilaration and frustration of actually blowing glass, this course will supercharge your progression by teaching you to understand how molten glass behaves and apply that to what you do in the hotshop.
Is it for more advanced blowers too?
Yep. Rest assured, this series isn't dumbed down, it meets the glorious complexity of glass head on and gives you the tools to advance regardless of current ability. Even if you have been blowing glass for years, if you're not making work at the level you want, this series will help. Glass doesn't care if you're a beginner renting time or a professional with your own studio. It doesn't care if you're making a simple clear tumbler or a 2-foot-tall-double-incalmo-reticello vase. We all use the same material with the same properties so we all benefit from deepening our connection with that material.
Can I actually learn from watching videos?
Live demonstrations cover the how. Deep dives into the theory covers the why. That combination connects the dots between your mind and your hands and leads to steady progress. Watching someone else do something will never replace putting in the effort for yourself, but this series can absolutely shorten the time spent trying to hash things out either on your own, or even with intermittent teaching. Once a year workshops or monthly private lessons are great, but this is a unique resource for those that want to keep moving forward and are willing to put in the time.
How else will it help me?
Between shop time, color, assistance, tools... glassblowing is expensive! That high price tag makes it easy to give up if the results don't justify the cost. If the information in these videos makes you even moderately more efficient, your lifetime savings in the hotshop easily dwarfs the cost.
SO WHAT DO I GET?
Over 6 hours of HD instruction
By the end, you’ll be able to cleanly and efficiently make all the fundamental shapes and understand how to apply that knowledge to anything else you want to make. It's not about memorizing a list of steps, it's about gaining a deep understanding of why glass does what it does.
Downloadable Help Sheets
Short, printable guides that distill essential ideas and moves . Perfect for quick reference when you’re actually in the hotshop working.
Lifetime Access
Watch at your own pace and return to the material as your skills evolve.
Office Hours
Opportunities for direct feedback because sometimes one small adjustment or answered question makes all the difference.
Risk-Free Guarantee
No pressure, no risk.
By the end, you’ll be able to cleanly and efficiently make all the fundamental shapes and understand how to apply that knowledge to anything else you want to make. It's not about memorizing a list of steps, it's about gaining a deep understanding of why glass does what it does.
Downloadable Help Sheets
Short, printable guides that distill essential ideas and moves . Perfect for quick reference when you’re actually in the hotshop working.
Lifetime Access
Watch at your own pace and return to the material as your skills evolve.
Office Hours
Opportunities for direct feedback because sometimes one small adjustment or answered question makes all the difference.
Risk-Free Guarantee
No pressure, no risk.
WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY?
"Nik is an extraordinary teacher. This series is incredibly well thought out and informative." Phil Vinson Mobile Glass Blowing Studios 
“This course helped us understand glassblowing in a way no one had ever explained before. It’s a guide we keep on hand and return to whenever questions come up.” Bianca y Dani of 40Plumas Spanish design studio |
"Life would be a hollow shell without the fun and beauty of glass blowing that Nikolaj taught me. Just kidding... but not," Fern Billet Renter 
“I was spending money renting but not getting better. This got me back on track. Just look at my sweet lamp!" Bill Morrison Lampmaker |
“I wish you had been my teacher when I first learned—life would have been so much easier.” Walter Lieberman Museum of Glass 
"I wanted to go to school for glass. Nikolaj helped me feel confident about that decision. I'm feel like I'm making the most of my time now." Roxanna Poppa Student at Center College |
WHY'D YOU MAKE THIS ANYWAY?
“The better I understand the mechanics of molten glass, the more freedom I have to make the work I want - and to help others do the same.” |
I started blowing glass in 2001 as a college senior. Right after graduation, I and two other students, plus our teachers built a public-access teaching studio. Suddenly -with just that one year of experience- I was teaching things I'd only just learned myself.
To keep providing real value to students I focused obsessively on the technical side of glassblowing. It wasn't enough to do it, I also had to understand the process and be able to clearly explain it to others. That was a lot of pressure but it shaped how I teach and is why this website exists. I spent decades of my life and lots of money learning about glass so you could do it in less time and for cheaper. This series is the culmination of the most important lessons I learned in 20+ years and is what I would have LOVED TO HAVE when I was starting out. At the end of the day, I want you to learn as fast as possible and make the most amazing art that you can. I know from personal experience that it's a wonderful experience to work with the glass instead of against it, and I'm grateful to be able to share that joy and pass these lessons along to you. Nikolaj Christensen |