Washingtonians know a thing or two about the art of glass blowing. After all, famous glass sculptor Dale Chihuly was born and raised here (and we’ve got the glass museum to show for it). But did you know there are several places in the Evergreen State where you can learn the art of glass blowing yourself? We’re particularly fond of Art by Fire, where you can start learning skills as young as five. Grown-ups are, of course, welcomed and encouraged to participate as well.

Art by Fire is a glass art gallery and glass school on Front Street in beautiful Issaquah.

Oliver Bell / Google This charming shop has been a local favorite since 1997.

Art by Fire was founded by Renée Robbins Pound and Lenoard Whitfield, but it’s now owned by husband and wife Art and Sharon Freas.

Art By Fire / Facebook Art and Sharon gave each other glass blowing lessons as a gift one year for their anniversary, and they ended up loving it. The rest is history.

The shop’s gallery features all kinds of unique pieces of art perfect for adding decorative touches to your home.

Art By Fire / Facebook But if you really want to learn more about the process, you should sign up for glass blowing lessons.

You can take classes in both glass blowing and lampworking, or making glass beads.

Art By Fire / Facebook You can sign up for private classes or take them with a group. Beginner Glassblowing, which meets weekly for six weeks for four hours at a time, is a popular choice for those who want to learn a lot fairly quickly.

You can also check out the specialty classes, like Sculpted Glass Flowers and Shamrocks ($60) or Sculpted Glass Bunnies and Peeps (also $60).

Art By Fire / Facebook These are obviously specialty lessons and are only offered once a year.

Art and Sharon have a strong desire to pass this art form on to the next generation, so they even offer classes for children.

Art By Fire / Facebook Little ones as young as five years old can participate in the Glassblowing Mini classes, a 15-30 minute course that meets one-on-one with an instructor.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to create something like this?

Art By Fire / Facebook But whether or not you’re interested in glass blowing yourself, you should definitely come check out the marvelous creations here.

Curious? Learn more about glass blowing classes at Art by Fire here.

Oliver Bell / Google

This charming shop has been a local favorite since 1997.

Art By Fire / Facebook

Art and Sharon gave each other glass blowing lessons as a gift one year for their anniversary, and they ended up loving it. The rest is history.

But if you really want to learn more about the process, you should sign up for glass blowing lessons.

You can sign up for private classes or take them with a group. Beginner Glassblowing, which meets weekly for six weeks for four hours at a time, is a popular choice for those who want to learn a lot fairly quickly.

These are obviously specialty lessons and are only offered once a year.

Little ones as young as five years old can participate in the Glassblowing Mini classes, a 15-30 minute course that meets one-on-one with an instructor.

But whether or not you’re interested in glass blowing yourself, you should definitely come check out the marvelous creations here.

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Address: 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA