About Elev8 Premier Glassblowing Classes In Colorado Springs
Elev8 Premier is a professional borosilicate glassblowing studio founded in 2004. We teach hands-on glassblowing classes that turn curiosity into real skills, fast.
- Location: 6331 East Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
- Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (closed weekends)
- Visits: appointment only
Our Story
Glassblowing is a passion of our crew like no other. Elev8 Premier started in 2004, when
Steve Kelnhofer began building the Silver Surfer vaporizer and had to teach himself how to blow glass. Back then there was no YouTube. Steve learned from the book Contemporary Lampworking by Bandhu Dunham. It was a long, slow road. This studio exists so new glassblowers can learn the craft with real guidance and a real setup.
What we are about: world-class borosilicate education in Colorado Springs, taught by working glass artists who actually do this every day.
Glassblowing Classes That Actually Teach
We built Elev8 Premier to be an education-first studio. Our classes are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and taught in a professional shop environment.
You are not watching someone else have fun. You are doing the work.
Our signature beginner class is the
Liquid Arts Experience.
If you want to learn borosilicate glassblowing in Colorado Springs, this is where you start.
Why Elev8 Premier
We Are A Real Production Studio
This is not a staged classroom. You learn in a working borosilicate glass studio with professional tools, real standards, and real outcomes.
We Started With The Silver Surfer
Our glass journey began with creating glass components for the Silver Surfer vaporizer. That foundation still shapes how we teach precision, consistency, and function.
We Make Our Own Color
We are proud of our in-house color work, including our signature Butter Glass. It is part chemistry, part art, and part obsession.
We Also Create Cremation Memorial Glass
Elev8 Premier is proud to create cremation memorial work through
Eternal Peace Memorial.
This work is built on trust, care, and craftsmanship. If you are here for classes, awesome. If you are here because you want something meaningful made right, we understand that too.
Colorado Springs Glassblowing, April Through October
Want to see glassblowing up close before you book a class? Catch us demoing glass at the Elev8 Art Walk at Elev8 Glass Gallery on the third Saturday of the month, April through October, as long as the weather is good.
Heads up: demos are weather-dependent. Glass is tough. Colorado wind is tougher.
Appointment Only
We are appointment only so classes and shop time stay safe and focused. Call or email and we will get you scheduled.
- Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Closed: weekends
Contact Elev8 Premier
Address: 6331 East Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Phone: (719) 301-0774
Email: glass@elev8premier.com
Book Classes: elev8premier.com/glass-blowing-classes-in-colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to take a glassblowing class?
No. Our beginner classes are designed for first-timers. If you can follow instructions and you respect heat, you can learn borosilicate glassblowing here.
Where are your glassblowing classes in Colorado Springs located?
Our studio is at 6331 East Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915. We are appointment only, so contact us before stopping by.
What days and times are you open?
We are open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends. Classes and visits are by appointment only.
What is the Liquid Arts Experience?
The Liquid Arts Experience is our beginner-friendly glassblowing class where you learn hands-on fundamentals in a professional borosilicate studio environment.
You can view details and book here:
Liquid Arts Experience.
Can I watch glassblowing before I book?
Yes. You can often catch us demoing glass at the Elev8 Art Walk at Elev8 Glass Gallery on the third Saturday of the month from April through October, weather permitting.