Blown Away
Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion.
Season 1 - Blown Away
2019-07-12
Inspired by emotionally meaningful photographs, the artists craft poignant glass pieces that provide illuminating snapshots of who they are.
2019-07-12
Channeling their favorite foods, the contestants serve up exploding sushi in a whimsical bento box, ornate glass stands for tacos, and more.
2019-07-12
The artists employ techniques like color wrapping, hot sculpting and creating bubbles with baking soda as they craft eye-popping light fixtures.
2019-07-12
When the contestants design glass robots fit for the future, smashed sculptures and outsize ambitions threaten to crush their chances.
2019-07-12
The judges issue a surprisingly tricky challenge: create a drinking glass and decanter that are both visually appealing and functional.
2019-07-12
Towels and toothpaste come to life on a grand scale as the contestants reimagine everyday bathroom objects as whimsical works of pop art.
2019-07-12
In a surprise partner challenge, the final four contestants pair up to design collaborative pieces that explore the theme of duality.
2019-07-12
The artists play with scale, color and texture as they bring to life botanical-themed sculptures that transcend gift shop kitsch.
2019-07-12
Inspired by the fluidity and artistic precision of dance, the artists craft kinetic compositions that capture the body in motion.
2019-07-12
In the competition's ultimate challenge, the two finalists create an immersive gallery experience, and one is crowned "Blown Away" champion.
Season 2 - Blown Away
2021-01-22
It's time for self-reflection. The competitors look to mirrors for inspiration, creating deeply peronal pieces that express how they see themselves.
2021-01-22
In a mystery box challenge, each artist crafts a different household item, including a cookie jar, a candelabrum and one very sophisticated sippy cup.
2021-01-22
An angry vacuum, a reclusive imp and other colorful creatures come to life as the contestants create their own original cartoon characters.
2021-01-22
Asked to make meaningful pieces about climate change, the artist fill the shop with icebergs, beetles, mushrooms and more.
2021-01-22
"Queer Eye" expert Bobby Berk stops by the shop with the latests challenge: create glass art centerpieces for a dining room table.
2021-01-22
The five remaining competitors must design an exquisite perfume bottle with a sculpted stopper and render it in two sizes.
2021-01-22
Challenged to reflect on hurdles they've overcome in their pasts, the contestants forge powerful pieces that push their skills to the limit.
2021-01-22
The artist find inspiration in high fashion as they design intricately crafted accessories, including a braided handbag and a pair of socks.
2021-01-22
Season 1's champ returns to issue an intense challenge: concoct a sculpture that captures the heat, energy and emotion of fire.
2021-01-22
Season 3 - Blown Away
2022-07-22
Ten new glassblowers impress the judges — including the Season 1 champion — with pieces that tell the story of their evolution as artists.
2022-07-22
Each artist designs a set of six glasses for a different beverage, including fancy flutes for Champagne and curvaceous chalices for Belgian ale. Cheers!
2022-07-22
To celebrate the Year of Glass, the contestants create pieces inspired by groundbreaking glass inventions, from Galileo's telescope to smartphones.
2022-07-22
The seven glassblowers take on the Seven Deadly Sins, yielding a menacingly lustful rose, a vibrant ode to gluttony and a piece that's green with envy.
2022-07-22
Go big or go home! As their numbers dwindle, the artists turn tiny objects into supersized sculptures — including an olive, a thimble and a pushpin.
2022-07-22
The hot shop meets the big top in a circus-themed challenge filled with whimsical creatures, from a bearded dragon lady to a dapper walrus.
2022-07-22
The glassblowers split up into pairs. One team collaborates on a troll-like "tree baby" while the other forges flames and fiery chile peppers.
2022-07-22
Planets collide and aliens give birth as the artists conquer the final frontier: crafting dynamic sculptures that capture the majesty of outer space.
2022-07-22
In an emotional challenge, the three remaining glassblowers create pieces that represent their greatest fears — and try out some risky techniques.
2022-07-22
In an intense eight-hour challenge, the final two artists create two very different installations. Both wow the judges, but only one can be the winner.
Season 4 - Blown Away
2024-03-08
Ten glassblowers hit the hot shop to create pieces that show off their signature style. But when scale is a factor, will they rise to the occasion?
2024-03-08
The artists design sculptures that celebrate what they wanted to be when they were kids — with pieces inspired by botanists, stunt performers and more.
2024-03-08
The glassblowers take cues from natural wonders with vivid, gravity-defying installations while working in teams.
2024-03-08
Channeling their dark side, the contestants bring to life mutant mushrooms, creepy krakens and evil eyeballs for this spooky challenge.
2024-03-08
Lollipops, gummy bears and hard candies decorate the showroom as the artists make colorful, supersized confections for a tricky treat-based challenge.
2024-03-08
Inspired by kids' imaginative illustrations, the glassblowers prepare one-of-a-kind pieces including a top hat-wearing snake and a flame-throwing robot.
2024-03-08
Passions flare as the judges task the five remaining contestants with creating pieces that pay tribute to causes they care deeply about.
2024-03-08
The glassblowers put their presentation skills to the test by creating two pieces — one hanging and one sitting on a pedestal — that work cohesively.
2024-03-08
The heat is on for the semifinals as contestants craft a pair of Venetian glass pieces: a quick-blow goblet and a highly detailed vessel.
2024-03-08
In the fiery finale, the last two standing look to be the best in glass by designing an immersive installation. Will their pieces blow the judges away?
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