Our creative offers
OUR CRAFTSMANSHIP WILL BE YOUR ADVENTURE!
In our creative courses, you can lend a hand and create a truly unique piece.
Decorative ball blowing
In our SCHAUwerkstatt you can create a colourful decorative sphere directly at the gas flame, the so-called "lamp", with the help of our glassblowers. The resulting work of art is a unique memento of an unforgettable visit to the glass manufactory. Even for our younger guests! The ball can be hung up later!
Price: 9.95 euros
Duration: approx. 5 min. + 20 min. cooling time
Minimum age: 5 years
The offer can also be booked daily without advance booking can be booked exclusively on site.
For groups and school classes 10 persons or more we ask for prior registration. Due to production processes, there may be restrictions or delays.
Making jewellery pendants
Make your very own jewellery pendant in your favourite colour. Together with the glassblowers, you’ll mould a leaf-shaped pendant, which you can then take home with you, complete with a high-quality rubber cord.
Price: €14.95
Duration: approx. 5 mins + 20 mins cooling time
Minimum age: 5 years
This activity can be booked daily on the day, without prior booking, but only on site.
For groups and school classes of 10 or more people, please book in advance. Due to production schedules, there may be restrictions or changes to the timetable.
Our creative offers at the melting furnace
Making glass is not only a four-thousand-year-old tradition, but also an experience and a fascination for everyone! In our creative courses, you can lend a hand and create a unique piece for yourself. With our glassmakers you will create a unique experience that you will not soon forget.
Carving a pumpkin
Carving pumpkins is so yesterday! Blow your own glass pumpkin at the Harzkristall glassworks. The pumpkin has an opening in the base into which an electric tea light can be placed for illumination.
Price: €29.95 + €7.99 postage (if applicable) or free collection
. Duration: approx. 15 mins + 1 day cooling time
. Minimum age: 6 years
Collection is available from 3 pm the following day. Due to production processes at the glassworks, there may be restrictions or delays.
This creative workshop is offered on selected dates. You can view and book all currently available dates via the link below. One place per person can be booked per session.
Mould a heart, flower or star
Mould a heart-shaped tea light, a flower or a Christmas star out of glass - directly at the melting furnace at 1,200°C together with the glassmaker.
Price: 19.99 euros + 7.99 euros shipping or free collection if applicable
Duration: approx. 10 minutes + 1 day cooling time
Minimum age: 6 years
Collection on the following day is possible from 3 pm. Due to production processes in the hut, there may be restrictions or delays.
The creative programme is offered on selected dates. You can view and book all currently available dates under the following link. One place can be reserved for one person per date.
Unforgettable experience
Blow thirst ball
An unforgettable experience and a unique souvenir! The thirst ball is made directly at the melting furnace in the hut. Under the guidance of a glassmaker, you will experience how difficult it is to blow the hot glass mass into a ball.
Price: 19.99 euros
Duration: approx. 10 minutes + 30 minutes cooling time
Minimum age: 6 years
Due to production processes in the hut, there may be restrictions or delays.
The creative programme is offered on selected dates. You can view and reserve all currently available dates under the following link. One place can be reserved for one person per date.
Make your own glass – an experience in the Harz Mountains
Glassmaking course
Experience authentic craftsmanship first-hand and create your own glass object in the creative glass art workshop at the Harzkristall Glassworks! Work with hot, molten glass right by the melting furnace. Under professional guidance, you’ll shape, blow and design unique, one-of-a-kind glass pieces – a truly special glass art experience!
Your creative glass workshop:
- A welcome from the glassmaker, including a fascinating introduction to glassmaking by the glass melting furnace
- Explanation of the processes and glassmaker’s tools in theory
- Live demonstration: the glassmaker shows you, step by step, how a drinking glass is made
- Under guidance, you’ll create your own individual glass object – the drinking glass
- During the workshop, the glassmaker works in pairs with a participant
- Ideal for anyone who wants to make their own glass and experience glass art first-hand
Minimum age: 16 years
Course fee:
- Glass art workshop for one person: €150 (course duration approx. 90 minutes)
- Glass art workshop for two people: €300 (course duration: approx. 180 minutes)
The course fee includes: glassmaking tools, coloured glass, a glassmaking assistant and mineral water.
Please feel free to arrange a personalised appointment with us. To do so, please contact us on 039453 680-10 or at reservierung@harzkristall.de.
The glassmaking course is also suitable for groups of up to six people (course fee: €150 per person, maximum duration: 3 hours).
To bring to the glassmaking course:
Loose fitting, airy and comfortable cotton clothing, no synthetics
Tops: T-shirts, long trousers, closed shoes and sunglasses
The course is not recommended for people who are sensitive to heat or suffer from circulatory problems.
The glassmaking courses are suitable for:
amateurs, craft enthusiasts or the artistically gifted
Anyone looking for an adventure
Individualists who want to have a unique experience
Small groups, companies or families
All courses take place in our hut at the Harzkristall glass manufactory in Derenburg.
Please note that your booking can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the start of the booked offer or event. This applies to all offers, courses and guided tours.