Boise Art Glass, Boise
Boise Art Glass is a hub of creativity founded in 2004 by Czech-born artist Filip Vogelpohl. With years of international experience and apprenticeships under master glassblowers, Vogelpohl brought his passion for the ancient craft to Idaho, opening the city’s first and only dedicated glass art studio. Today, Boise Art Glass is home to more than 15 artists and continues to introduce visitors to the dynamic world of molten glass-offering a rare opportunity to watch, learn, or purchase exquisite, handcrafted works of art.
Inside the studio, visitors encounter an ever-evolving display of colorful, sculptural pieces: chandeliers, jewelry, ornaments, and intricate glass sculptures. The studio doesn’t just showcase finished products-it invites you behind the flame. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors guide visitors through flameworking or glassblowing sessions, making the process approachable and memorable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Inside the studio, visitors encounter an ever-evolving display of colorful, sculptural pieces: chandeliers, jewelry, ornaments, and intricate glass sculptures. The studio doesn’t just showcase finished products-it invites you behind the flame. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors guide visitors through flameworking or glassblowing sessions, making the process approachable and memorable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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Sight Name: Boise Art Glass
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Boise, Idaho
Create Your Own Walk in Boise
Creating your own self-guided walk in Boise is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Boise Introduction Walking Tour
For thousands of years the tree lined Boise River valley was home to the Shoshone people. They would meet here to trade with other tribes. The valley was congenial and the river full of salmon. It was a holy place for indigenous people.
The name "Boise" originated in the 1820s. The valley was thick with cottonwood trees. French Canadian trappers called it "La riviere boisee"... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The name "Boise" originated in the 1820s. The valley was thick with cottonwood trees. French Canadian trappers called it "La riviere boisee"... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Fort Street Historic District Walking Tour
The Fort Street Historic District roughly comprises 47 blocks, situated primarily within the 1867 plat of Boise City original townsite, and forms part of a larger area known locally as Boise's North End Preservation District. Upon its nomination, in 1982, for the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Street district contained 318 buildings.
Over the years, this neighborhood has... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Over the years, this neighborhood has... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles