Glass Academy Blog
Becoming an Apprentice Glass Blower
by Michelle Plucinsky
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.
What are Your Words for 2023?
by Michelle Plucinsky
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 ........
2 Dimes Giveback
by Michelle Plucinsky
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...
Finding Joy in Change
by Michelle PlucinskyWatching our shows every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm on Facebook, with products being made, gives people added relief to a crazy life. So we are very thrilled that we are able to continue our shows on Facebook, even if customers are not with us physically in the studio, the FB platform has allowed us to keep the dialog alive! It’s been very exciting!
architectural accents
art
art director
artist
blown away
business owner
classes
community
company values
corona virus
craft
crafter
customer appreciation
Dearborn
demonstrations
entertainer
entrepreneur
events
expression
Family
farmers
fine art
garden glass
glass
Glass academy
glass blower
glass blowing
glass class
glass making
glass ornaments
glassblower
growth opportunity
handcrafted
handmade
home decor
lifestyle
living
michelle plucinsky
mission statement
outdoors
postive vibe
prizes
sale
sculpture
small business
social
solo exhibition
studio artist
team women
volunteer
wholesale
Materials of Expression: Part Two
by Chris Nordin
Going back to the process of creating a solo exhibition, I have to force myself to create a new body of work, or to even perfect a body of work. I feel like this was something I needed to do in this stage of my career. I’ve been creating custom sculpture for clients for 30 plus years now so having a show that’s just about me and what my mind feels is the best form of expression is the next step.
Materials of Expression
by Chris Nordin
Is there a difference between the portals I use to get my feelings, emotions and designs out into the world? I’m remembering advice that my dad wou...
Let's Talk About Mugs!
by Chris Nordin
I really try to make one-of-a-kind mugs for the gallery so that people can see all the possibilities that are available. Color is the biggest component. After that the shape of the mug and volume are determined. The handle is really important because a nice proper sized handle makes a comfortable mug. The foot or the bottom of the mug is a decision as well and having 6 or 7 different styles in the gallery makes it easy to decide.