Workshops - Fall - 2025

October 29th $150.00 (includes all materials) Create your very own glass blown pumpkin! This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and create their own glass pumpkin using traditional techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience in glassblowing. All items will be available for pick up at the Old Town Artisan Studios’ reception desk 48 hours after the workshop. Safety Requirements: Please wear long hair tied back, cotton clothing (jeans recommended), glasses or sunglasses for eye protection and closed-toed/closed-heeled footwear for this workshop. 3 students per time slot.        Instructors: Jason and Nicole McQuaid   Wednesday, October 29th Session 1: 10:00am – 11:00am Session 2: 11:15am – 12:15pm Session 3: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Session 4: 1:45pm – 2:45pm Session 5: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

November 20th $100.00 (includes all materials) Classic first project for those curious about glassblowing techniques. This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and blow their own glass ornament using traditional glassblowing techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience. All items will be available for pick up at the Old Town Artisan Studios’ reception desk 48 hours after the workshop. 5 students per time slot.        Instructors: Jason and Nicole McQuaid Safety Requirements: Please keep long hair tucked and tied back, also wear closed-toed and closed-heeled footwear for this workshop.   Thursday, November 20th Session 1: 10:00am – 11:00am Session 2: 11:15am – 12:15pm Session 3: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Session 4: 1:45pm – 2:45pm Session 5: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.