Glassblower

A glassblower is an artist and maker who shapes hot, liquid glass into objects. They work in studios or workshops with furnaces, specialised tools, and safety gear. The work is creating things that are both useful and beautiful, often starting from a hot chunk of glass called a gob. It requires patience, good hand eye coordination and attention to safety because the glass can burn and break easily. Training usually starts with an apprenticeship or at a craft school, moving from simple pieces to more complex art objects.