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Becoming an Apprentice Glass Blower

Becoming an Apprentice Glass Blower

Becoming an apprentice glassblower is no easy feat, but it can be a highly rewarding experience. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort required, apprenticeship glassblowing will give you the opportunity to explore creativity, hone your skillset, and even discover unique glassworking techniques that may change how glass art is made in modern times.
Railroad ties behind the studio.

What are Your Words for 2023?

For instance, a customer reached out this week wanting to take the private class for herself and friends.  After she got done saying our products were “silly, ugly,” and “nothing she’d ever put in her home” she continued to tell us exactly what ........
How the Meditation Globe™ came to be!

How the Meditation Globe™ came to be!

Meditation Globe™ Yes, it’s a modern version of the classic paperweight. I can’t fool you!  But really, when was the last time you saw a paperweigh...
Pumpkin Periwinkle...how it all came to be!

Pumpkin Periwinkle...how it all came to be!

This year, the summer the weeks flew by because I was having so much fun!  🙂💕 I was volunteering on a flower farm with a super talented owner that ...
We WON a Guinness World Record!!!

We WON a Guinness World Record!!!

After weeks of discussion with the folks at Guinness, we came to agreement on the event:  Largest Number of Glass Items on Display.

Pumpkin show 2021! Virtual and action packed!

Stay tuned!  Info being added here 9-24!
Sticker Mule Hits the Studio Floor!

Sticker Mule Hits the Studio Floor!

The box came unexpected and since no one knew what was inside, it sat on the shelf for a few days.  It was a small box, with a few things rolling a...
Customer Appreciation 2021

Customer Appreciation 2021

  In 2019, our July Customer Appreciation show looked like was a lot different than what you will experience this year.  It was an in-studio event ...
The NEW Glass Academy: Join Our Team!

The NEW Glass Academy: Join Our Team!

WE ARE HIRING! Hello dedicated fans and customers! 2020 brought us challenges, but also many new ideas and opportunities. And so, we’ve adapted and...
Tradition: A History of Glass Blowing

Tradition: A History of Glass Blowing

Tradition, passed down across generations. Learn more about the history of our craft and be a part of carrying it on!
The Pandemic Pivot: Fresh Ideas, New Creativity, Bright Energy

The Pandemic Pivot: Fresh Ideas, New Creativity, Bright Energy

No one expected it. For many of us, the pandemic that changed the world and everyday life will always have a different beginning, a different date ...
2 Dimes Giveback

2 Dimes Giveback

There was a time when people kept 2 dimes in their pockets in case they ever needed to make an emergency phone call.  Sounds strange these days, do...