Scottish Maritime Museum Unveils Spring Season of Popular Glassblowing Workshops

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The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside brings back the ever-popular Glassblowing Workshops with a fresh programme of Spring sessions running from March to May.
The workshops offer participants the chance to experience the excitement of shaping molten glass using a live flame and take their creations home.
The programme has been designed to suit everyone, from absolute beginners keen to try a captivating new craft to seasoned glass artists looking for fresh inspiration.
Participants can choose from two workshop options, both of which take place against the stunning setting of the vast, glass roofed Linthouse – a two hour introductory workshop and an extended half-day session.
The two-hour Spring Glassblowing Workshops are ideal for those learning the basics and run from 2pm – 4pm on Wednesdays, between 4 March and 6 May. Tickets are priced £60 per person.
For those seeking a more immersive experience, the four-hour Hands On Glassblowing Workshops run from 10am – 2pm on Saturdays from 7 March to 9 May.
At these sessions, participants can craft decorative pieces such as perfume bottles, glass candles and flowers and tickets cost £120 per person.
All sessions are limited to two participants to ensure safety and the best experience.
The Spring Glass Workshops have once again been developed in collaboration with Robert McLeod, a Fellow of The British Society of Scientific Glassblowers (BSSG).
As well as offering his expert guidance during the sessions, Robert will share the story of the endangered craft of flameworking – also known as scientific glassblowing.

Eva Bukowska, Exhibitions and Events Officer at the Scottish Maritime Museum, says:
“We’re delighted to bring back our hugely popular glass sessions led by our friendly and highly skilled glassblowing expert Robert.
Whether you attend yourself or gift a place to friends and family, it is a wonderful experience and chance to create beautiful, personal glass pieces to treasure forever.
Flameworking is mesmerising to watch and even more magical to experience first-hand! Tickets sell quickly so we encourage people to book early and look forward to joining us for a creative and inspiring experience this Spring!”

Places can be booked on Eventbrite.