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Christmas at Glass
Village 13 Dec
Blow your own glass ornament.
For Christmas lovers of all ages, the day also offers a Tonttupolku (Elf Trail), a chance to meet Santa Claus, and gingerbread decorating.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
WITH GLASS
TEACHERS:
HELMI REMES & SLATE GROVE
Do you like to work with your hands but haven’t tried hot glass? This course introduces the material’s possibilities and limitations, allowing glass to become an active part of your creative process – ideal for designers, artists, architects, or students intrigued about working with glass.
Dates: 7–12 July 2026
Language: English/Finnish
Level: All level / Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Price: €1,100 980€
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DECONSTRUCTING DEVIOUS DRINKING DEVICES
TEACHER:
MARC BARREDA
Originating in the 16th to 18th centuries, trick glasses are designed to surprise, confuse, or amuse the drinker. In this course, glassmakers will explore the history and techniques of traditional trick glasses and develop their own contemporary interpretations.
Dates: 28 July–2 August 2026
Language: English
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: €1,100 980€
THE SCULPTURE PONTIL
TEACHER:
LEO TECOSKY
You can blow glass, but can you blow punty? Crown, face, breakaway, bridged, dome, dusty, dirty, #@!$ – we got words for punties like the Finns got words for snow! This course enables advanced glassblowers to explore the transfer post as a tool for sculptural possibilities.
Dates: 11–16 August 2026
Language: English
Level: Advanced
Price: €1,100 980€
RECREATE THE PAST
TEACHER:
TORSTEN RÖTZSCH
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.
Dates: 14–19 July 2026
Language: English
Level: Beginner & above
Price: €1,100 980€
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GRAAL AND SWEDISH
OVERLAY
TEACHER:
MICKE JOHANSSON
Challenge yourself with the Swedish way of working with glass. Born in the glass kingdoms of Småland, Graal and Swedish overlay invite today’s glassmakers to stretch technique and imagination. The layered colour and shifting imagery rely on heat, timing, and teamwork– demanding focus while offering striking optical results.
Dates: 4–9 August 2026
Language: English
Level: Advanced
Price: €1,100 980€
COURSES 2026
When curious minds and talented hands come together to create, unforgettable glass takes form. The week-long intensive courses of Nuutajärvi Glass draw you into the heat of a modern hotshop in Finland’s oldest glass village, surrounded by quiet nature and 230 years of craft tradition.
Discover the language of glass through thinking hands. Let glassmakers challenge your creativity and technique – or arrive as a beginner and get hooked on hot glass. Early Bird registration is now open until the end of February 2026.
KYSY KURSSEISTA
LUOVUUS SAA MUODON
COMMON QUESTIONS
Our intensive courses are primarily designed for those with some glassblowing experience. Some courses also welcome beginners eager to learn. For newcomers, prior hands-on experience—such as crafts or working with other materials—can be helpful.
Each course has an indicative skill level, explained below. If you’re unsure whether your skills match, email us at courses@nuutajarvenlasi.fi and we’ll figure it out together.
All levels
All welcome
Students with no experience, some experience or years of experience are welcome.
Beginner
No experience or little experience
A beginner is someone who has never worked with glass before or has had very little experience with it.
Intermediate
For example, about a year or more of experience and confidence in their skills. An intermediate has experience in the basics of glassblowing. They know how to gather hot glass from the furnace and shape it. They know the basics of working in the in hotshop.
The courses are intended for those who have worked intensively with glass and want to attend the course to improve their skills and knowledge.
Advanced
Solid experience; solid skills
An advanced student has solid glassmaking skills and extensive experience. The aim of the advanced courses is to provide instruction for artists and glassblowers who are honing their already established skills and learning challenging techniques.Nuutajärvi is located in southern Finland, surrounded by forests and lakes. The nearest public transport stops are in Humppila (by bus) and Toijala (by train). Unfortunately, there is no direct public transportation all the way to Nuutajärvi.
We can arrange a private transfer from Humppila, Toijala, or Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for an additional fee. Please email us if you would like a transfer from one of these locations.
The accommodation package includes 7 nights, which means you should plan to arrive in Nuutajärvi on Monday of the course week.
Bring a sketchbook and an open mind. Choose clothes made from natural fibers – they breathe in the heat. Closed-toe shoes are required in the hot shop. If your skin is sensitive to radiant heat, pack long-sleeved shirts for working.
Remember, Finnish summer can surprise you: evenings and nights may be cool.
Clear glass is included in the course price. You can purchase additional colours from Nuutajärvi’s limited colour selection, or bring your own glass colours if you prefer.
Nuutajärvi Glass is building a brand-new hotshop, opening in June 2026. The studio will be equipped for a wide range of glassblowing courses: three glory holes, three benches, hand tools, gas torches, and enough annealers for all participants. For coldworking, we rent a local grinding facility.
Participants stay at Kylähotelli 1973, located next to the glass center. Each room is shared with another participant and includes a shower, toilet, TV, desk, and two twin beds (90 cm wide).
Packing materials are available for purchase at Nuutajärvi Glass. You are responsible for packing and transporting or shipping your work. For an additional fee, we can pack and ship your pieces for you. Clear glass can be remelted, but we charge a small recycling fee for leftover colored glass.
The nearest grocery store is in Urjala, about 13 km from Nuutajärvi. Urjala also has an ATM, liquor store, and other small-town services. We can arrange a group transfer to Urjala upon request.
Meals are not included in the course fee, but when you purchase the accommodation package, you also get a meal plan that includes breakfast and lunch for six days. Our restaurant serves a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at least two (2) weeks before the course begins.
The hotel’s common areas have a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee and water kettles, but no cooking facilities.
Pruuki Bistro, located in the Glass Village, offers à la carte dishes as well as snacks like chocolate, chips, cookies, and soft drinks. In addition to Pruuki Bistro, Café Olderman and Pub Airanne also serve guests—please check their opening hours.
The plan is indicative, and the exact schedule depends on the number of participants and course content. We will email the detailed schedule to participants before the course begins.
Monday: Arrival in Nuutajärvi in the afternoon. Group dinner at 19:00 at Pruuki Bistro. Participation is optional and self-paid.
Tuesday: 09:00–16:30 instruction, 17:00–21:45 open studio time. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, break 16:30–17:00.
Wednesday: 09:00–16:30 instruction, 17:00–21:45 open studio time. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, break 16:30–17:00.
Thursday: 09:00–16:30 instruction, 17:00–19:00 open studio time. Artist presentation by the instructor 19:00–20:00 in the meeting room. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, break 16:30–17:00. Evening free for exploring the area.
Friday: 09:00–16:30 instruction, 17:00–21:45 open studio time. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, break 16:30–17:00.
Saturday: 09:00–16:30 instruction, 17:00–21:45 open studio time / coldworking. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, break 16:30–17:00.
Sunday: 10:00–15:00 coldworking and packing, 13:00–15:00 studio cleanup. Lunch break 12:00–13:00.
We will inform you closer to the course about optional activities, such as guided museum/history tours or nature walks in the surrounding area.
We reserve the right to make changes to the schedule.
If you didn’t find the answer to your question, please get in touch — we’re happy to help.
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