CLASSES
Required for All Classes:
Closed-Toe Shoes * Natural Fiber Clothing * Long Hair Must Be Pulled Back
GLASSBLOWING
New Low Pricing by the Piece
Up to 4 people per 1-hour session.
A $40 deposit per person is required and will be applied to your selected piece.
Piece prices include all materials.
Glassblowing: By the Piece
Days & Times: Thursday – Saturday; 10 & 11 AM, 1, 2 or 3:30 PM
Please arrive 15 minutes early to choose and pay for your item.
Cancellations or reschedules require 24 hours' notice;
otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable and there will be a $25/person rescheduling fee.
Your finished artwork will typically be ready for pickup after 48 hours.
If you plan to come by sooner, just give us a quick call to make sure it’s ready.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know least 24 hours in advance.
Otherwise, your deposit will be non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.
We’re excited to have you in the studio and can’t wait to help you bring your glass creation to life!
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315
What You Can Make and Their Price:
Create a Paperweight in Your Color Pattern for Only $60
Create a Heart in Your Color Pattern for Only $60
Create a Starfish in Your Color Pattern for Only $75
Create a Flower in Your Color Pattern for Only $75
Create a Vase in Your Color Pattern for $150
Create a Tumbler in Your Color Pattern for Only $100
Create This Floppy Bowl in Your Color Pattern: $150
FLAMEWORKING
Beginning Flameworking I
Flameworking is a type of glasswork in which a small torch, mounted to table, is used to melt rods of glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is shaped using hand movements, tools and sometimes by blowing.
1.5 Hours
Days offered: Thursday - Saturday
Times: 10:30AM, 1PM or 3PM
Cost: $95 per person
In this 1 ½ hour introduction you will receive personal step-by-step instruction on creating a beginner level flameworking piece such as a pendant, marble, bottle stopper or swizzle stick. We will cover safety, use of tools, and color application.
Maximum capacity is 4 people
Minimum age is 16
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
FUSING
Items You Can Make
During Fusing in a Flash
Learning the Fundamentals
of Fused Glass
Fusing
Fusing is a type of glasswork in which room temperature color glass is layered in a design or pattern and then put into a kiln where the glass fuses together into one piece. Come be adventurous and learn about the varied possibilities of glass fusing!
Fusing in a Flash:
1.5 Hours
Days offered: Friday or Saturday
Times: 10-11:30AM, 12-1:30PM, or 2-3:30PM
Cost: $75 per Person
Please call to inquire about Wednesday classes
This introductory 1 ½ hour class gives you the opportunity to work hands on with cold glass on a smaller more personal level. We will cover the fundamental concepts of producing glass pieces in a kiln, and you will create your own glass art to bring home.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity is 6 people
Minimum age - 12 with an adult
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
Fused Glass Fundamentals
Students will learn how to cut glass then shape glass using saws and grinders.
This will enable you to create art glass pieces in either functional or sculptural forms.
Topics will include firing techniques, slumping/draping as well as cold working methods to achieve a professional finish to the work.
Proper safety precautions will be followed. Hand tools will be supplied. Specialty glass can be purchased in our shop. Outside glass can not be brought into the studio.
All firings are included
Minimum age: 12
Maximum capacity is 6 people
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
2.5 Hour Classes
Days: Fridays for 4 weeks
Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026
Fundamentals 1 - This class is for the absolute beginner
in fused glass.
Times: 1 - 3:30PM
Cost: $300 per Person
Fundamentals 2 - This class is for people with basic skills
in fused glass. NO BEGINNERS.
Times: 10 am - 12:30PM
Cost: $300 per Person
NIGHTTIME CLASSES
Date Night: 1st Friday of the Month
Starting in December!
Have Fun and Learn Glassblowing at the same night!
The 1st Friday is Date Night at Benzaiten. Each couple receives
a glass of wine or a beer. You get to mingle with other couples.
Couples can make one piece together, a vase or a floppy bowl or each person can make their own hot-sculpted piece. Choose a starfish, a heart or a flower.
Two Time Slots: 5-7 PM or 7-9 PM Available
Up to 4 Couples a Time Slot
$150 per Couple
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Wear natural fiber clothing like cotton or linen (or a good blend), nothing 100% synthetic, but shorts & T-shirts are recommended-it will be hot!
- Long hair needs to be tied back and secured to not fall forward
- Minimum age is 12
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call
561-508-7315.
6-Week Flameworking
Night Time Work Shop
3 Hour Classes for 6 Weeks
Nights: Tuesdays
Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Mar. 3 & 10.
Times: 6 - 9 pm
Cost: $600 per person
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum: 4 people
Enjoy an intensive immersion into flameworking in the evening with instructor Josh Latti. Conveniently timed for those of you who work, these nighttime classes will help take you to the next level.
Intro to Glassblowing
3 Hour Classes for 6 weeks
Nights: Tuesdays
Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24, Mar. 3 & 10.
Times: 6 - 9 PM
Cost: $750
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Capacity: 6
After taking a few one-up classes, some of our visitors want to try their hands at something more complicated. One can only get better by doing! So, we have designed these 3-hour, 6-week classes to do just that. Many students opt to take more than one 6-week course. Eventually, after several of these courses, you might want to continue to the 'Intermediate Glassblowing' course.
Intermediate Glassblowing
3 Hour Classes
Nights: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18 &25, Mar. 4, & 11
Times: 6 - 9 PM
Cost: $750
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Capacity: 6
Take your skills to the next level by an immersive Intermediate 3-hour, 6-week nighttime class. For those who have completed one or two of the 'Intro to Glassblowing' night courses, you might want to try our 'Intermediate Glassblowing' course. After a couple of these you might be up to renting time in the studio!
WORKSHOPS FOR 2025-2026
From time to time the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts will put together some fun and educational workshops for extending the knowledge of the citizens of Palm Beach County. Most are for people without any prior artistic experience while others are targeted towards our artistic community in order to offer a more in-depth experience via some of our renowned 'Visiting Artists.'
Collage Fusing Workshop
With Camille Perrin
Day: Watch for future dates
Time: 10AM – 2 PM
Cost: $135 per person
A one day workshop all materials included
Learn to create a striking collage out of fused glass.
The possibilities are endless.
Your Instructor will let you know when your piece is ready to be picked up
Maximum capacity: 6 people
Minimum age is 12 with an adult.
REQUIRED:
- Wear closed toe shoes, no sandals!
- Please be on time, our classes are tightly scheduled
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER
To register less than 24 hours before a class, please call 561-508-7315.
3-Day Workshop with
Sibelle Yuksek!
Day: Monday-Wednesday, January 12-14, 2026
Time: 10AM-5PM
Cost: $900 per person
A three day workshop with basic materials included.
Hollow Sculpting 101
Come together as a class to create your very own hollow sculptures. During our experience, we will cover glassblowing methods that will enhance your ability to create naturalistic objects. The beauty of these techniques, is that they are applicable to subjects beyond the human or animal form. You can make anything you want! Through collective group requests, I will show you how to approach your curiosities. Come prepared with a sketchbook to work through your concepts!
Flameworking experience is required.
Maximum capacity is 5 people.
REQUIRED:
• Wear closed toe shoes, non-synthetic clothing, tied back hair
4-Day Workshop with John Moran!
Day: Monday-Thursday, April 13-16, 2026
Time: 10AM-5PM
Cost: $1,200 per person
A four day workshop with basic materials included.
Color is available for an additional charge.
ALIVE! Sculpting from Life
This course will cover both solid hot sculpting and outside sculpting of the bubble. We will focus on sculpting from life to create realistic objects. Students will begin to create their own sculpting vocabulary by developing original techniques, problem solving, and the use of standard glass-blowing techniques. They will see how to go about making decisions while in the midst of the process, but at the same time following a plan. We will cover the basics of solid sculpting, the hot torch, and the use of color combinations to create realistic components. Students will rely heavily on each other and learn to communicate with their partners, as most of the sculpting will be done from outside the bench. We will focus mainly on working technically, but during the course of the demonstrations, we will discuss building techniques and objects beginning from a conceptual starting point. The class will work mainly from sketchbooks and/or printed images.
Techniques:
Hot Sculpting, Hollow Sculpting
Powders and color sequence
Course Level Intermediate/Advanced
Maximum capacity is 9 people.
REQUIRED:
• Wear closed toe shoes, non-synthetic clothing, tied back hair
