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August 2023 by Tal
My family of 5 took a three hours class in July of 2023. It was awesome. First the studio is so well organized and well equipped. Michael started by giving a short explanation, and we started working with glass in no time. We are very pleased with the mushrooms and stirring sticks that we created. It was engaging and creative. Michael is a great teacher!
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August 2023 by Colleen
I booked a class with my husband. We were always fascinated by the process of glass to make pieces of art. Michael is a amazing artist with talent to match. We thoroughly enjoyed him showing and teaching us the fundamentals. It was so much fun and will be doing this again with him. Thank you so much Michael for bringing your art to Sonoma county
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March 2023 by Alex Young
Dickinson Glass is amazing. My wife and I did a weekend sampler class there, and we had a great time learning about glass making and came away with some fun pieces we made. Highly recommended.
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March 2023 by Sarah Young
I was pretty nervous about working with a glass blowing torch, but by the end of our two hour session I was melting and shaping glass and having a fantastic time! Thank you Michael for the instruction!
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January 2023 by Cam Dickinson
During our trip to Sebastopol we visited the Dickinson Glass studio. Michael Dickinson warmly greeted us. His glass work is unique, delicate and very stylish. We left with a glass blown Christmas Tree. Will definitely visit the Dickinson Showroom next time we are in the area.
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November 2022 by Bern Shen
My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed a beginner class with Michael this past weekend. His studio/gallery in Sebastopol's lively Barlow complex is is neat & calm, reflecting his friendly & patient teaching style.The session was a great reminder of the joy of the "flow" state in which one loses track of time, & of the skill & care involved in handcrafting his beautiful pieces. It's a privilege to spend time with a master artisan, & we're proud to add some of his glasses to our home. Highly recommended!
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November 2022 by Kellie S.
Took the ornament class. A very unique, fun experience. Michael was kind, patient and very supportive through the process. Highly recommend. Can't wait to do this again!
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October 2022 by Alayne Fardella
Michael is a gifted artist!
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September 2022 by Lauren Williams
Love this place! A group of us did a beginner class and Micheal was an awesome teacher. Super fun activity to do with family and friends, highly recommend!
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July 2022 by Melanie G.
Michael made it very easy from start to finish. We were able to book a private class. Great email communication to set it up, chill vibe once we got there, and excellent instruction. The studio is really well equipped with a perfect setup for a small class. And we had so much fun! We will definitely do this again.
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June 2022 by Janine L.
We took part in Michael's Introductory class, as a gift for my husband's birthday. The class was great! Michael explained the full process clearly - making it easy to dive right in and start manipulating glass. This was our first experience flame working and I am anxious to take another class. I highly recommend his courses. It is a fun, creative, and different experience.
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May 2022 by Daniel P.
Full disclosure, we've know Michael for a number of years. Today we took an introductory class, making flowers. A very fun Mother's Day activity. The instructions were excellent, Michael makes it look SO easy. Several folks in the class made real art work (while mine need a bit more practice, as I'm not an artist). All had lots of fun, and my wife want to take whatever class is 'next' that they might have. We all very much enjoyed the day - with plenty of individual support and encouragement. Like I said, we had a blast. A good family activity - or something way out of the ordinary. Can't recommend it enough. Even though I'm all thumbs, I really love what I came up with (even though it might be a new species of flower). It's something I would do again - and I'm sure with some practice and a bit of patience I could learn to have fun with. I would do this again in a second!
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April 2022 by BHEC Brentwood
Amazing glassblowing class for group of 17 year old Girl Scouts; best learning experience, safe/controlled environment, masterful teacher — not to mention Mr Dickinsons’ absolutely adorable infant daughter who was there for a visit. Also purchased gorgeous glasses. Truly a great place if you want to learn a true craft from a craftsman.
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March 2022 by Justin Anderson
Great time!! We were a group of four who did a private weekend class. Michael took his time explaining the process and answering all of our questions (we’re beginners). I recommend this place to anywho who’s curious about the art of glass and/or who’s looking for that special piece. Michael is extremely talented and we are looking forward to going back soon.
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March 2022 by Caitlin B.
Wonderful family owned business, talented artist and patient, knowledgeable instructor! Michael Dickinson is an asset to Sebastopol! My father has been wanting to learn how to work with borosilicate glass for years. For his 82nd birthday celebration, we scheduled an evening sampler class with Michael. We had such a blast, we signed up for the beginners series the following weekend. We learned to make marbles, swizzle sticks, paper weights, an octopus, pendants, flowers and hummingbirds. We really enjoyed meeting Michael's family and other community members during our classes. We can't wait to continue our new hobby with our new friend and instructor Michael. Thank you for making my Dad's birthday celebration a memorable success and introducing me to my new favorite hobby! See you soon!
