*PLEASE NOTE- IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS WE WILL REQUIRE PROOF OF COVID 19 VACCINATION. NOCA WILL FOLLOW ALL CDC AND MASSACHUSETTS GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO MASK WEARING AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.  STUDENTS MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE.*

*if you believe you may be exempt from this requirement based on a medical need or religious belief we would be happy to talk to you further*

Beginning Glassblowing workshops

No experience is required to join us for these 1-2 day workshops designed to give you a taste of glassblowing. Themed classes range from paperweights, to glass flowers, pumpkins, ornaments, and 2-day glassblowing sampler classes. All classes are designed to give a well-rounded hotshop experience. 

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Weekly classes

For the committed glass student we offer 6 week classes that meet once a week for three hours at a time. Each session offers a new area of focus. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30pm. Four week sessions for beginners are offered depending on demand. Please call or e-mail us if you would like to sign up. 

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visiting artist series

Several times a year we invite master glassblowers to teach their signature style or technique. Visiting artists have included: Boyd Sugiki & Lisa Zerkowitz, Davide Fuin, Alexander Rosenburg, Sandy Dukeshire, Michael Schunke, Jordana Korsen, Devin Burgess, Adam Holtzinger, Pablo Soto, and Janusz Pozniak. Keep an eye out for announcements about our 2022 lineup!

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private Lessons

The NOCA instructors are available for individual lessons for students to develop personal ideas or to learn new skills or sharpen existing techniques. 

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