Blown Away

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.

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Seasons

Snapshot

1. Snapshot

Air Date: 2019-07-12

Inspired by emotionally meaningful photographs, the artists craft poignant glass pieces that provide illuminating snapshots of who they are.

Potluck Party

2. Potluck Party

Air Date: 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.

Lighten Up

3. Lighten Up

Air Date: 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.

Clash of the Robots

4. Clash of the Robots

Air Date: 2019-07-12

When the contestants design glass robots fit for the future, smashed sculptures and outsize ambitions threaten to crush their chances.

Thirsty Work

5. Thirsty Work

Air Date: 2019-07-12

The judges issue a surprisingly tricky challenge: create a drinking glass and decanter that are both visually appealing and functional.

Pop Art Blowup

6. Pop Art Blowup

Air Date: 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.

Dual Intent

7. Dual Intent

Air Date: 2019-07-12

In a surprise partner challenge, the final four contestants pair up to design collaborative pieces that explore the theme of duality.

The Glass is Greener

8. The Glass is Greener

Air Date: 2019-07-12

The artists play with scale, color and texture as they bring to life botanical-themed sculptures that transcend gift shop kitsch.

Body Parts

9. Body Parts

Air Date: 2019-07-12

Inspired by the fluidity and artistic precision of dance, the artists craft kinetic compositions that capture the body in motion.

Best in Blow

10. Best in Blow

Air Date: 2019-07-12

In the competition's ultimate challenge, the two finalists create an immersive gallery experience, and one is crowned "Blown Away" champion.

Mirror, Mirror

1. Mirror, Mirror

Air Date: 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.

Think Inside the Box

2. Think Inside the Box

Air Date: 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.

Name That Toon

3. Name That Toon

Air Date: 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.

Force of Nature

4. Force of Nature

Air Date: 2021-01-22

Asked to make meaningful pieces about climate change, the artist fill the shop with icebergs, beetles, mushrooms and more.

Center of Attention

5. Center of Attention

Air Date: 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.

Scents and Sensibility

6. Scents and Sensibility

Air Date: 2021-01-22

The five remaining competitors must design an exquisite perfume bottle with a sculpted stopper and render it in two sizes.

Who's Got Game?

7. Who's Got Game?

Air Date: 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.

Runway Walk

8. Runway Walk

Air Date: 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.

Light My Fire

9. Light My Fire

Air Date: 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.

Finale

10. Finale

Air Date: 2021-01-22

The Evolution Will Be Televised

1. The Evolution Will Be Televised

Air Date: 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.

Bottoms Up

2. Bottoms Up

Air Date: 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, The Year Of Glass

3. 2022, The Year Of Glass

Air Date: 2022-07-22

To celebrate the Year of Glass, the contestants create pieces inspired by groundbreaking glass inventions, from Galileo's telescope to smartphones.

Seven Deadly Sins

4. Seven Deadly Sins

Air Date: 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.

The Bigger The Better

5. The Bigger The Better

Air Date: 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.

Under The Big Top

6. Under The Big Top

Air Date: 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.

Team Work Makes The Dream Work

7. Team Work Makes The Dream Work

Air Date: 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.

Out Of This World

8. Out Of This World

Air Date: 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.

Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself

9. Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself

Air Date: 2022-07-22

In an emotional challenge, the three remaining glassblowers create pieces that represent their greatest fears — and try out some risky techniques.

Finale

10. Finale

Air Date: 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.

Star Power

1. Star Power

Air Date: 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?

All Grown Up

2. All Grown Up

Air Date: 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.

Nature Calls

3. Nature Calls

Air Date: 2024-03-08

The glassblowers take cues from natural wonders with vivid, gravity-defying installations while working in teams.

The Dark Side

4. The Dark Side

Air Date: 2024-03-08

Channeling their dark side, the contestants bring to life mutant mushrooms, creepy krakens and evil eyeballs for this spooky challenge.

Sweet Tooth

5. Sweet Tooth

Air Date: 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.

The Kids Are Alright

6. The Kids Are Alright

Air Date: 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.

The Medium Is the Message

7. The Medium Is the Message

Air Date: 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.

Highs & Lows

8. Highs & Lows

Air Date: 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.

Very Venetian

9. Very Venetian

Air Date: 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.

Final Gallery

10. Final Gallery

Air Date: 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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Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

2019-07-12

Episodes

40 (4 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Blue Ant Media

Blue Ant Media

Marblemedia

Marblemedia