Our creative offers
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!
In our SCHAUwerkstatt 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 memento of an unforgettable visit to the glass manufactory. Even for our younger guests! The ball can be hung up later!
Price: 9.50 euros Duration: approx. 5 minutes + 20 minutes cooling time Minimum age: 5 years
The offer can also be booked daily without advance booking exclusively on site. For groups and school classes from 10 persons we ask for prior registration. Due to production processes, there may be restrictions or delays.
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!
Cast a heart-shaped tea light or a flower from glass - directly at the melting furnace at 1,200°C together with the glassmaker.
Price: 19.99 euros + 7.99 euros shipping (if applicable) Duration: approx. 10 minutes + 1 day cooling time Minimum age: 6 years Due to production processes in the glassworks, there may be restrictions or delays.
Collection on the following day from 3 pm is also possible.
The creative offer is available on selected dates. Under the following link you can view and reserve all currently available dates.
Unforgettable experience
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.
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.
for 1-2 persons
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.
Course fee:
for 4 to max. 6 persons
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.
Course fee:
Loose fitting, airy and comfortable cotton clothing, no synthetics.
Tops: T-shirts, long pants, closed-toe shoes and sunglasses.
The course is not recommended for people who are sensitive to heat or suffer from circulatory problems.
Non-professionals, those who are enthusiastic about handicrafts or artistically talented.
Anyone who is looking for adventure
Individuals who want to have a unique experience
Small groups, companies or families
All courses take place in our glassworks at the Harzkristall glass manufactory in Derenburg.