Photo: Janika Sjöman
HOT GLASS DEMONSTRATIONS
HOT GLASS SUMMER IN FINLAND’S OLDEST GLASS VILLAGE
In Nuutajärvi Glass’s new glassblowing studio with spectator seating, a diverse lineup of talented glass artists and glassblowers work with molten glass. For the first time, visitors can experience the magic of glowing hot glass in live narrated glassblowing demonstrations during the summer of 2026.
Tickets
Tickets to the narrated demonstrations can be purchased from the Oiva Toikka Bird Nest exhibition, located next to the new hotshop.
| Admission group | Demonstration ticket | Village Ticket* |
| Adults (16 and older) | €10 | €24 |
| Senior/student | €7,50 | €18 |
| Children age 7–16 y | €5 | €9 |
| Children under 7 y | Free when accompanied by an adult | Free when accompanied by an adult |
* The Village Ticket includes admission to one glassblowing demonstration, Glass Museum Prykäri and its exhibitions, and Oiva Toikka Bird Nest.
Timetable | summer 2026
The duration of the glassblowing demonstration is approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on the piece being crafted and the number of audience questions.
Glassblowing demonstrations are held throughout the summer, Tuesday through Sunday. After August, demonstrations will be scheduled on Saturdays
Please note that changes to the schedule and participating glassblowers may occur. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Are you a glassblower interested in creating your art in demonstrations at Nuutajärvi? Contact us at: teija.koskinen@nuutajarvenlasi.fi.
| DATE | TIME | ARTIST/GLASSBLOWER |
| TUE 18.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| WED 19.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| THU 20.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| FRI 21.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 22.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SUN 23.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| TUE 24.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| WED 25.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| THU 26.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| FRI 27.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 28.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SUN 30.8.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
FALL/WINTER 2026
| DATE | TIME | ARTIST/GLASSBLOWER |
| SAT 5.9.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 12.9.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 19.9.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 26.9.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 3.10.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 10.10.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 17.10.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 24.10.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 31.10.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 7.11.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 14.11.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 21.11.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 28.11.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 5.12.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
| SAT 12.12.2026 | AT 14 | Nuutajärvi Glass Team |
This project has received EU rural development funding from the Pirkanmaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre). Its responsibilities are now carried out by the Inland Finland Economic Development Centre
