learn to blow glass

Im working on my first marking period project on glass blowing, which is AWESOME, soo if any one can help me out with stuff i need to know interesting things, about it where i start, and so on,
THANKS!!!
-Sam

where do i begin?

i have always loved the thought of blowing glass and honestly would like to go to Italy to learn from the masters there. But i don’t have that kind of money, go figure, haha.

My favorite artist (of all mediums) is Chahuli the worlds most creative glass blower! I of course would love to start off small but I really would like to learn how to make glass spheres, pumpkins, tubes, fans, etc.
I’m not looking to create the usual glass goblet or dinner dish.
I want the ornate and amazing bright colors of Italian Glass creatively melted into a masterpiece. Of course I have no clue where I can go to learn this but always nice to think about.

so i can make stuff

I went to a class 3 times and was able to learn how to blow ornaments, make pendants, ballpoint pen covers, marbles, and beads. It was awesome and I now consider it a passion. I’ve purchased a hothead torch and am now experimenting with the smaller items that I can cool with a ceramic blanket. Too awesome.

I heard that it was hard. thats why I want to try.

I love Glass. I wouldn’t mind taking a class to learn out to blow glass and make Glass Ornaments for gifts. Where can I do this?

I am actually really excited about this beacuae I think I may actually get to do it! There is a place not to far from me that is having a Valentines special where you can come in and make a glass heart for 20 bucks! So yay!

and I love hands on and art in general. Only experience I have with it though is Chemistry class. Teacher tried to teach up how to blow glass into a bong

Organic Chemistry: Carbon Compounds and Reactions
Hydrocarbons
Only composed of hydrogen and carbon
Alkanes-single
Alkenes-double
Alkynes-triple