Courses and pricing

Basics of Glassmaking
A foundational course for aspiring glassblowers. Learn essential techniques and skills to start your journey in glassmaking. You will explore the basics of furnace work, mold blowing techniques, free-blowing, glass decorating methods, cold working techniques, and gain a solid understanding of business skills tailored to the studio glass.
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Duration: 6 months
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Price: 2600€

Art Glass Technical Specialization
A comprehensive course for intermediate glassblowers, focusing on advanced techniques and technical mastery. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the ten most important specialized techniques and learn how to apply them in your work.
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Duration: 6 months
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Price: 2600€

Artistic Possibilities in Blown Glass
A creative exploration of glass as an artistic medium. Designed for artists and designers from various disciplines who want to incorporate glass into their work. You will learn about the possibilities of glass in contemporary art and design, the basics of glassmaking to support your designs, how to communicate your ideas to glassblowers, as well as project management and business skills within the glass industry.
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Duration: 6 months
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Price: 2600€
Special Offers
Register for two or more courses via our Mafka & Alakoski webshop and receive a 10% discount on the total price.
Book an appointment for more info
Still wondering which of our courses would benefit you the most? Or if you should take the course at all? Then give us a call!
Reserve a personal call (phone, Google Meet or Whatsapp) with our founder Marja between March 3rd and March 9th, and ask us what's on your mind!
The personal consultation doesn't mean you have to buy anything. But as a special treat, after the consultation you can get the course at a reduced early bird price!
We'll help you find your own path in glass: which course will benefit you the most, tell you in detail about our modules and course content, and use our contacts to help you find the glass studios near you to complete the course exercises.
We can't wait to hear from you!