Something To Hold

February 14, 2026

Schedule: 2-4pm Sat

Instructor: Nathan Gieseke

Registration Deadline: Feb 2

Out of stock

Description

Try glassblowing with Nathan’s assistance, and make a functional item to use at home. For the confident beginner or someone with some glass experience, you’ll make a cup, bowl, or other vessel for use. Nathan’s responsive teaching style offers help when you need it, and independence as you’re ready. Get ready to swing & stretch your glass and learn punty transfers. Materials fee includes clear and colored glass.

Class size 2

Level Beginner and above

Student Supply List Please wear comfortable close-fitting clothes in natural fibers (a cotton t-shirt and jeans work well), and closed toe shoes. No dangling earrings or hair. Bring some water and be prepared to work in the heat!

  • Tuition $160
  • Materials Fee $25
  • Fuel & Supply Charge $5

Instructor

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Nathan Gieseke

Nathan Gieseke lives in Mineral Point with his wife and three boys. A carpenter by profession and an artist at heart, Nathan has a passion for glassblowing and theater and takes advantage of doing both whenever possible. Workshops Offered multiple times throughout the year - See Metal & Heat Workshops for full list Garden Inspired Glass Something to Hold Hands-Off Glass Glassblowing Intensive  Read More

Nathan Gieseke lives in Mineral Point with his wife and three boys. A carpenter by profession and an artist at heart, Nathan has a passion for glassblowing and theater and takes advantage of doing both whenever possible.

Workshops

Offered multiple times throughout the year – See Metal & Heat Workshops for full list

Garden Inspired Glass

Something to Hold

Hands-Off Glass

Glassblowing Intensive

 

Registration Policies & Waiting Lists

Class Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation of your workshop registration via email about a week prior to the class. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation. Please check the online class listing for supplies to bring to class (there will also be a link to the Supply List in your class confirmation). Some supplies may need to be ordered well ahead of time.

Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.

Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our community standards on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.

Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment; however, in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).

Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:

Student cancellations

> Cancellations made 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop are eligible for a 75% refund OR a gift certificate in the full amount. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.

> Cancellations made 29 days or fewer before the start date of the workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.

> Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.

Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley

> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or scholarships.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate should you wish to cancel.

Waiting Lists

If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.

Workshop ID 26R0214O3 Catalog