The Orlando Glassblowing Center — Attraction in Longwood

I recently had the incredible opportunity to experience the "Two Hour Glassblowing on a Torch for 2 People" at The Orlando Glassblowing Center, and can unequivocally say it was a fantastic decision! From start to finish, the experience was a perfect blend of fun, education, and pure enjoyment.

Our instructor was not only incredibly knowledgeable and patient but also had a knack for making the complex art of glassblowing accessible and exciting for beginners. He guided us through every step, from selecting colors to shaping the molten glass with precision and care, always prioritizing safety while encouraging creativity.

The hands-on nature of the class was truly what made it shine. We each had the chance to create two unique pieces, carefully guided by the torch. The process was surprisingly meditative, requiring focus and a steady hand, but the immediate gratification of seeing our creations take shape was exhilarating. It was a genuine learning experience, offering a fascinating glimpse into the artistry and physics behind glassblowing.

Beyond the learning, it was simply an incredibly enjoyable time. The atmosphere was relaxed and supportive, and we found ourselves laughing and marveling at each other's progress. We walked away not only with newfound respect for the craft but soon will go back to get our four beautiful, handmade pieces that will serve as cherished memories of our unique adventure.

If you're looking for an activity that's out of the ordinary, offers a rewarding learning experience, and promises a whole lot of fun, the Two Hour Glassblowing on a Torch for 2 People at The Orlando Glassblowing Center is absolutely worth your time. I highly recommend it – it's an experience that...

Went here as a family of 4 and took a class to make and receive 4 items. Paid $335. Once items are made, you have to either come back another day(open only 4 days), or have them ship you the items. I contacted them about shipping and gave them my address etc. Never heard from them for a week so I called back. 2 more days and multiple excuses and a guy calls me to take payment for the shipping. He said he would text me a Pic of the items and label to verify things were correct. Never happened so I sent a text again after a couple days. He said they would ship that day for certain. I get another text a day later saying he LOST the items we made.

So we wasted a vacation day at this place and $335 for them to lose or sell the items we made. They have a large selection of peoples stuff they sell out front if they "don't come back or claim it". What a great way to make money, "losing" peoples things while taking their money.

Go elsewhere and don't waste your time with these dishonest, unethical people who will run you around and thieve your money. I'll be filing a chargeback with our card company.

UPDATE: These clowns continue to lie. I have a voicemail saying he fired his employee. His employee made the first excuse his boss loses stuff often, then missed a day at a car dealership, then was doing a home renovation and lost the items. The dishonesty is off the charts. Check out the grammar and spelling issues from the "owner", tells you all you...

Saw this place online and decided to give it a try for date night with the wife. They have multiple options, we went for the 1 hour workshop for 2. With this option you can make a couple of smaller simple items or one of the slightly larger items each. My wife made a vase and I made a candy dish.

It started with introductions, and then a tour of the shop to tell us what things were and what they were for. Our instructor was excellent, he kept us informed and having a good time. He matched our humor level and made the experience so fun my wife has determined we will be back once they reopen. (They are shutting down for a short time for regular maintenance of the machinery.)

We got to pick our color(s) which they had a great selection of. From there our instructor went through walking us through the process. At no point were we expected to have a skill or know what we were doing. This was made for people that have no real experience in glass blowing, and we strongly recommend it. The people before us were a mother and teenage daughter.

The instructor did most of the work with the furnace, but we did get to work with it during the process and handle the pipes.

Honestly, we will be back for another experience. It was very much worth the value! Made a primary part of a date night.

The staff are awesome, and you can come back the next day to take your piece home. It needs time to...