Pick Me Up! Special

BLOWN away

We encounter glass every single day of our life, but do you ever stop and think about how it’s made? From red hot furnaces to finding hidden gems on the shoreline, we really do think that the glass can be half full – buckle up and step behind the scenes of world class glass…

Tricks of the trade

Do you have what it takes to try glassblowing for yourself? House of Marbles offers a unique blend of history and hands-on experience.

You don’t just get the chance to observe but immerse yourself in the craft. Using time-tested techniques, you can

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