Discover a fine selection of hand-blown glass, sculpture and unique items by the artists of Barrio Glassworks. 

Hand blown vases are a stunning addition to your home decor.  No two pieces are exactly alike. 

Hand blown barware including stemless wine glasses, old fashion low ball whiskey glasses, cocktail glasses, and custom barware unlike anything you've seen before.

Celebrate the holidays with beautiful hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments made in San Diego.

Wall mounted glass sculptural monarch butterflies from San Diego Glass Artist Nic McGuire

With breathtaking shapes, objects and beauty, handcrafted art glass sculpture enlivens your space with the creativity of an artist.

You can order the same high quality T-shirts that our glass artists wear.

Build upon the skills acquired in the Make Your Own sessions.   Your hands on experience will involve applying colors, using your breath and a range of tools to shape and sculpt your own handmade creation(s); one-of-a-kind colorful bowl, a traditional flower vase or a drinking cup

Carlsbad’s Heart of Glass

Seasonally we offer special events including Blow Your Own Ornament Days

Whether you're creating a centerpiece, decorating a room or looking for unique gifts, a hand blown bowl will reflect your sense of design and express your creativity. 

Each year, our studio allocates a budget to support community activities through contributions and donated services.  We are pleased to do our part to support your organization's programs

Thank you for submitting the waiver.  We look forward to teaching you about hot glass

Due to overwhelming demand for Hot Shop rentals, we have temporarily removed the booking calendar from our site.

With breathtaking shapes, objects and beauty, handcrafted art glass sculpture enlivens your space with the creativity of an artist.

Celebrate the holidays with beautiful hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments made in San Diego.

Throughout the year, we host events to pair a piece of handblown glass with the perfect match; shot glass with tequila tasting, wine glass with wine tasting, old fashion/rocks glass with the spirits of the season.

Sign up for our Make YOur Own session with your own group

We are pleased to host visiting artists in our residency program for up and coming glass artists.

Please complete the waiver to attend the Make Your Own session

Please complete the waiver to attend the Make Your Own session

Gift Certificate 2 hour session - ​For ages 15 and up​ Prerequisite: Make Your Own experience required

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Seasonally we offer special events including Make Your Own Pumpkin Days

To book a lesson, please confirm that you (or the attendees) have completed the requisite Make Your Own experience before takig a lesson

Thank you for contacting us.  We will be in touch with you shortly.

Wall mounted glass sculptural monarch butterflies from San Diego Glass Artist Nic McGuire

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