How do we recreate the classics? This course explores the roots of glassmaking and asks what tradition means today. Ancient forms and details carry stories—stories that can spark your imagination and guide your creative process.
You’ll dive into historical techniques in hot glass and reinterpret them for modern glass. The focus is on essential glassblowing skills, open to all levels. Whether you’re starting out or refining your craft, you’ll gain hands-on experience and fresh perspectives to bring tradition into a new light.
Nuutajärvi is the heart of handcrafted glass in Finland and the country’s oldest glass village. Its 230-year tradition of continuous glassmaking has shaped many of the classics and legends of Finnish glass design, while international glassmakers have drawn inspiration from the village’s distinctive history, creative exchange, and surrounding nature. Designers such as Kaj Franck and Oiva Toikka, along with international figures like Dale Chihuly, have been part of this living legacy.
Dates: 4–19 July 2026
Teacher: TORSTEN RÖTZSCH
Language: ENGLISH
Level: ALL LEVELS
Course fee: 1,100€ (Early Bird 980€ until Feb 28)