Spring Hot Glass Teaching 2025!
Two ways to book a class:
Pick an open session (day/time), contact me to reserve and pay online below.
Pick a session (day/time), contact me to reserve and pay at your lesson.
ruselglas@gmail.com or 423.972.9265
One-person lesson 165.00
Two-person lesson 295.00
Personalized Gift Certificates are available after purchase.
Pick an open session (day/time), contact me to reserve and pay online below.
Pick a session (day/time), contact me to reserve and pay at your lesson.
ruselglas@gmail.com or 423.972.9265
One-person lesson 165.00
Two-person lesson 295.00
Personalized Gift Certificates are available after purchase.
One Person Private Glass Blowing Lesson.
165.00. Approximately 2.0 hours.
Two Person Private Glass Blowing Lesson.
295.00. Approximately 3.5 hours.
$50 per additional hour. We can keep the hot glass flowing if there's time available and you're willing!
Additional dates may be available.
I give individual private glass blowing lessons, twice a year for two or three weeks during my regular
studio practice, usually in the fall and spring. Multiple classes available upon request.
Lessons includes safety/technique training and demos. Times and dates to be arranged.
Designed as an intensive, hands on, introductory experience to glass blowing.
Please note that you will be working, gathering, blowing, and manipulating hot glass with minimal assistance but with constant supervision and instruction.
This is not a "pretend" or "tourist" glass blowing session unless you request it! *
You will learn the basic skills of how to gather glass from the furnace, sculpting, manipulating molten glass, blowing, and basic color applications.
One or two participants can sign up for a two to three/four hour private lesson.
Generally, you will complete a small sculpture and a blown cup or vase form at your first session.
Beginning to advanced glass artists are welcome. Improve on your existing glass blowing/sculpting skills.
Ages 11 and up with adult supervision and signed consent are welcome to take a lesson.
Please check with me before booking for approval of younger students.
Signed liability waiver required by everyone working in the studio. Bring family, friends, and food to watch!
Students walk away with a finished piece or two** and a fun yet comprehensive experience of blowing glass.***
These classes are offered two times throughout the year during regular studio practice by Mark Russell.
Contact to book available day/session ruselglas@gmail.com - or call/text 423.972.9265
Gift Certificates are available after purchase. Additional dates may be available.
Purchased lessons must be booked and completed within three years from date of purchase.
* No experience necessary.
** Being the humbling media that hot glassblowing is, there is no guarantee that your pieces will survive the process.
But the process will be fun!
*** All glass pieces must be annealed (cooled) and picked up a couple of days later.
Shipping is available for a small additional cost.
The Firehall Glass Studio
102 E. Grove St. Greeneville, TN 37745
423.972.9265 rusglas@gmail.com
thefirehallstudio.com markrussellglass.com
If you are traveling and require overnight stay, the fun and sophisticated lodging at the General Morgan Inn on Main Street in downtown Greeneville is nearby. The Inn's Brumley Bar is the best bar in town! Enjoy our beautiful area and stay at the Nolichuckey Bluffs Cabins on the Nolichuckey River. Pleanty chain motels in the area.
Come, learn, work for a day, and spend a romantic night or weekend!
Close to Asheville, NC, Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, University of Tennessee School of Art, Knoxville, TN, Great Smoky Mountains, and Dollywood!
Cancellation Policy: You may request to cancel your class for a full refund, up to 24 hours before your scheduled time or work out a reschedule. You may cancel by phone, text, or email.
Sorry...No refund for No Shows!
All tools and work surfaces are disinfected daily, and before all teaching sessions.
Alcohol wipes will be available.
Please contact for additional details.
Be SAFE! All staff is vaxed and boosted!
Additional dates may be available.
I give individual private glass blowing lessons, twice a year for two or three weeks during my regular
studio practice, usually in the fall and spring. Multiple classes available upon request.
Lessons includes safety/technique training and demos. Times and dates to be arranged.
Designed as an intensive, hands on, introductory experience to glass blowing.
Please note that you will be working, gathering, blowing, and manipulating hot glass with minimal assistance but with constant supervision and instruction.
This is not a "pretend" or "tourist" glass blowing session unless you request it! *
You will learn the basic skills of how to gather glass from the furnace, sculpting, manipulating molten glass, blowing, and basic color applications.
One or two participants can sign up for a two to three/four hour private lesson.
Generally, you will complete a small sculpture and a blown cup or vase form at your first session.
Beginning to advanced glass artists are welcome. Improve on your existing glass blowing/sculpting skills.
Ages 11 and up with adult supervision and signed consent are welcome to take a lesson.
Please check with me before booking for approval of younger students.
Signed liability waiver required by everyone working in the studio. Bring family, friends, and food to watch!
Students walk away with a finished piece or two** and a fun yet comprehensive experience of blowing glass.***
These classes are offered two times throughout the year during regular studio practice by Mark Russell.
Contact to book available day/session ruselglas@gmail.com - or call/text 423.972.9265
Gift Certificates are available after purchase. Additional dates may be available.
Purchased lessons must be booked and completed within three years from date of purchase.
* No experience necessary.
** Being the humbling media that hot glassblowing is, there is no guarantee that your pieces will survive the process.
But the process will be fun!
*** All glass pieces must be annealed (cooled) and picked up a couple of days later.
Shipping is available for a small additional cost.
The Firehall Glass Studio
102 E. Grove St. Greeneville, TN 37745
423.972.9265 rusglas@gmail.com
thefirehallstudio.com markrussellglass.com
If you are traveling and require overnight stay, the fun and sophisticated lodging at the General Morgan Inn on Main Street in downtown Greeneville is nearby. The Inn's Brumley Bar is the best bar in town! Enjoy our beautiful area and stay at the Nolichuckey Bluffs Cabins on the Nolichuckey River. Pleanty chain motels in the area.
Come, learn, work for a day, and spend a romantic night or weekend!
Close to Asheville, NC, Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, University of Tennessee School of Art, Knoxville, TN, Great Smoky Mountains, and Dollywood!
Cancellation Policy: You may request to cancel your class for a full refund, up to 24 hours before your scheduled time or work out a reschedule. You may cancel by phone, text, or email.
Sorry...No refund for No Shows!
All tools and work surfaces are disinfected daily, and before all teaching sessions.
Alcohol wipes will be available.
Please contact for additional details.
Be SAFE! All staff is vaxed and boosted!
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