Glass Academy Blog

Becoming an Apprentice Glass Blower

by Michelle Plucinsky February 13, 2023

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.

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What are Your Words for 2023?

by Michelle Plucinsky January 07, 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 ........

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How the Meditation Globe™ came to be!

by Michelle Plucinsky October 24, 2022

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...

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

by Michelle Plucinsky September 17, 2022

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 ...

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We WON a Guinness World Record!!!

by Michelle Plucinsky August 13, 2022

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

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Pumpkin show 2021! Virtual and action packed!

by Michelle Plucinsky September 23, 2021

Stay tuned! Info being added here 9-24!

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Sticker Mule Hits the Studio Floor!

by Michelle Plucinsky September 18, 2021

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...

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Customer Appreciation 2021

by Michelle Plucinsky July 20, 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 ...

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The NEW Glass Academy: Join Our Team!

by Michelle Plucinsky July 06, 2021

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...

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Tradition: A History of Glass Blowing

by Michelle Plucinsky May 05, 2021

Tradition, passed down across generations. Learn more about the history of our craft and be a part of carrying it on!

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

by Michelle Plucinsky May 04, 2021

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 ...

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2 Dimes Giveback

by Michelle Plucinsky January 14, 2021

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...

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