Im Freien Felde 5 | 38895 Blankenburg | OT Derenburg
Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall

Our creative offers

OUR CRAFT WILL BE YOUR ADVENTURE!

In our creative courses you can try your hand and really conjure up a unique piece. With our glassmakers you will create a unique experience that you will not forget. Whether ashtray, paperweight or bowl with us you will find the right thing!

 

Currently we can only offer the production of decorative balls. Thank you for your understanding!

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from April 11, 2023 our creative offers can be booked - we ask for your understanding - from April 11, 2023 our creative offers can be booked - we ask for your understanding -.

Angebote in unserer Schauwerkstatt

Unsere Schauwerkstatt ist eines unserer Herzstücke in der Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall. Hier arbeiten unsere Glasbläser, die kleine filigrane Kunstwerke herstellen, die auch in unserem Verkaufsraum zu finden sind.

Highlights on the Christmas tree

Decorative ball blow

In our SHOW workshop you can create a colorful decorative ball directly at the gas flame, the so-called "lamp", with the help of our glassblowers. The resulting work of art is a unique souvenir of an unforgettable visit to the glass manufactory. Our workshop for the little ones! The ball can be hung up later and is perfect as a highlight for the Christmas tree!

Price: 8 euros Duration: approx. 5 minutes + 20 minutes cooling time Minimum age: 5 years

The offer can be booked daily also without advance booking exclusively on site. For groups and school classes of 10 persons or more, please book in advance. Due to production processes, there may be restrictions or time delays.

from April 11, 2023 our creative offers can be booked - we ask for your understanding - from April 11, 2023 our creative offers can be booked - we ask for your understanding -.

Angebote in unserer Hütte

Unsere Hütte ist eine der wenigen Glashütten in Deutschland, die mundgeblasene Produkte herstellen. Wir haben uns auf Glasleuchten sowie die Herstellung von Glasteilen und Lampen spezialisiert. In Zusammenarbeit mit namenhaften Künstlern ermöglichen wir auch Studenten und Studentinnen eigene Projekte mit uns zu verwirklichen.

Unforgettable experience

Blow thirst ball

An unforgettable experience and unique souvenir! The thirst ball is made directly at the 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: 15 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 time delays.

 

Our creative offers

Making glass is not only a four thousand year old tradition, but also an experience and fascination for everyone! In our creative courses you can try your hand and create a unique piece for yourself. With our glassmakers you create a unique experience that you will not forget so quickly. Whether ashtray, paperweight or bowl with us you will find the right thing for you!

Make ashtray

You can make your own ashtray with us under the supervision of the glassmaker. Each piece is individual and is guaranteed not to exist a second time! Not only for you, but also as a gift, this glass vessel is a real eye-catcher.

With our glassmaker you will dive into the world of glassmaking, all steps will be discussed and the colors will be chosen. A unique experience at the melting furnace!

The following colors are available: blue, colored, yellow, green, orange, red, white

 

Price: 50 € Duration: 20 minutes Minimum age: 12 years The objects can be picked up after three days. We will gladly send the ashtray to your home (plus 15,95 € shipping).

Collectors watch out!

Handmade paperweight

A paperweight is a small, heavy object designed to keep paper from flying off your desk. In recent decades, a real hype has arisen around handmade paperweights. With us you have the unique opportunity to make your own individual Paperweight.

With our glassmaker you will be immersed in the world of glassmaking, all steps will be discussed and the colors will be chosen. A unique and unforgettable experience at the furnace!

The following colors are available: blue, multicolored, yellow, green, orange, red, white

 

Price: 50 € Duration: 20 minutes Minimum age: 12 years The objects can be picked up after three days. We will gladly send the paperweight to your home (plus 15,95 € shipping).

The following colors are available: blue, multicolored, yellow, green, orange, red, white

 

handmade

Bowl

Imagine that a pretty colorful bowl on the living room table reminds you of a visit to the glass manufacturer Harzkristall. Why? Quite simply, you have made this bowl yourself. Who can say that? And the best part is that no one will have exactly the same bowl. It's one of a kind!

With our glassmaker you will be immersed in the world of glassmaking, all the steps discussed and the colors chosen. A unique experience at the melting furnace!

The following colors are available: blue, colored, yellow, green, orange, red, white

Price: 50 € Duration: 20 minutes Minimum age: 12 years The objects can be picked up after three days. We will gladly send the bowl to your home (plus 15,95 € shipping).

The creative offers are suitable for:

Laymen, handicraft enthusiast or artistically talented

Anyone who is looking for adventure

Individuals who want to have a unique experience

Small groups, companies or families

 

All creative offers take place in our hut in the heart of the Harzkristall glass manufactory in Derenburg. Let us enchant you.

from April 11, 2023 our glassmaking courses can be booked - we ask for your understanding - from April 11, 2023 our glassmaking courses can be booked - we ask for your understanding -.

Glassmaking courses

for 1-2 persons

Glassmaking course

In our smelter you will practice at the furnace and work with molten glass. We will give you expert instructions and assist you while you form and blow beautiful unique glass pieces yourself.

 

  • Welcome by the glassmaker with a short glassworks explanation at the glass melting furnace
  • Explanation, presentation of the working processes and glassmaking tools in theory
  • Glassmaker demonstrates live the complex process of a drinking cup in detail
  • First course participant makes his own drinking cup under guidance
  • During the course the participants make two drinking cups for themselves
  • In the glassmaking workshop, the glassmaker always works alternately with one participant

 

Course fee:

  • One person: 190€ (course duration approx. 1,5h
  • Two persons: 390€ (course duration: approx. 3h)
  • Including tools, colored glass, assistants, drinks

for 4 to max. 6 persons

Glamaker course

In our smelter you will practice at the furnace and work with molten glass. We will give you expert instruction and assist you while you blow and shape your own drinking cup.

  • Welcome by the glassmaker with a short glassworks introduction at the glass melting furnace
  • Explanation, presentation of the working processes and glassmaking tools in theory
  • The glassmaker demonstrates live the complex process of a drinking cup in detail
  • First course participant makes his own drinking cup under guidance, if required: finishing of the glass by the glassmaker
  • Then all other course participants follow until all drinking glasses are made
  • During the glassmaking course, the glassmaker can only work with one person at a time

Course fee:

  • Per person: 110€ (duration: per person about 30 minutes, maximum 3h).
  • Including tools, colored glass, assistants, drinks

Zum Glasmacherkurs mitzubringen:

Locker sitzende, luftige und bequeme Kleidung aus Baumwolle, keine Synthetik

Oberteile: T-Shirts, lange Hose, geschlossene Schuhe und Sonnenbrille

Der Kurs ist nicht zu empfehlen für Personen, die hitzeempfindlich sind oder unter Kreislaufproblemen leiden.

 

Die Glasmacherkurse sind geeignet für:

Laien, handwerklich Begeisterte oder künstlerisch Begabte

Jeden, der das Abenteuer sucht

Individualisten, die eine einmalige Erfahrung machen wollen

Kleine Gruppen, Firmen oder Familien

 

Alle Kurse finden in unserer Hütte in der Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall in Derenburg statt.

Für Künstler & Designer

Einmietung

Geschäftskunden, Kunsthochschulen, Künstlern und Designern bietet die Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall die Möglichkeit zur Einmietung, um ihre Projekte umsetzen zu können. Bei einer Einmietung in unsere Glashütte steht ein Falorni Ofen (Gas) und ein Elektro Ofen zur Verfügung. Geschmolzen wird klares Glas, das sich auch mit den zahlreichen Farbgläsern der Farbglashütte Reichenbach kombinieren lässt. Erfahrene Glasmacher helfen Ihnen bei Bedarf bei der Umsetzung Ihrer Entwürfe. Unsere Mitarbeiter beherrschen neben dem traditionellen Mundblasverfahren auch das Glasgießen. Des Weiteren steht Ihnen bei Bedarf ein Fusing-Ofen zur Verfügung.

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