{"title":"Annual Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind out more about the annual events held at the Glass Academy!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"15th-annual-blossom-bloom-a-spring-glassblowing-festival","title":"15th Annual Blossom \u0026 Bloom: A Spring Glassblowing Festival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/blossom_and_bloom_2025_1024x1024_5a7ec2d8-63d0-4996-a73c-4d844ae8fb07.webp?v=1786146857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExperience the Magic of Glass Blowing at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Blossom \u0026amp; Bloom Festival!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you for attending this year's show! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be making more owls, and the show will be in the gallery until April 30, 2026, so come shop around. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTuesday, March 24th\u003cbr\u003e6PM-8PM | Virtual Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch our LIVE show, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/pages\/the-gathering-point\" title=\"The Gathering Point\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gathering Point\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, to see how our Nester Owls our made ~ our 2026 Creature of the Year! If you missed the show, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IHBgxdRyQUg\u0026amp;t=6216s\" title=\"YouTube\"\u003ewatch it right HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday, March 28th \u0026amp; Sunday, March 29th\u003cbr\u003e11AM-4PM | Dearborn Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• LIVE Glassblowing Demos: 11AM - 4PM\u003cbr\u003e• Family-friendly\u003cbr\u003e• Educational\u003cbr\u003e• Free Admission\u003cbr\u003e• Free Parking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're so excited to introduce \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ~ our 2026 Creature of the Year!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach owl is handblown right in our studio, with its own personality, its own story, and a cozy (or chaotic) spirit that's just waiting to meet you and find the right home. Some are curious, some are wise, some are mischievous, but no two are ever the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNester Owls are available for purchase in the gallery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor each owl purchased, a portion will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildsidemi.org\/welcome-to-wildside\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildside Rehabilitation and Education Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a Michigan-based center focused on the care, treatment, and hopeful release of injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese little Nesters are limited and will fly away quickly, be sure to adopt one of your own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/Owls_2026_012_web_1024x1024_b4b36d6d-8edb-42b6-b328-4fe1e408e605.webp?v=1786146914\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/spring_things_1024x1024_21ec8492-7f02-4f69-a032-cbe95680ea4f.jpg?v=1786146914\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of glass art at the Glass Academy's 15th Annual Blossom \u0026amp; Bloom: A Spring Glass Blowing Festival. Taking place on \u003cb\u003eMarch 28th \u0026amp; 29th, from 11AM to 4PM at our Dearborn studio\u003c\/b\u003e, this event promises a captivating showcase of glass blowing artistry, echoing the excitement surrounding the debut of \"Blown Away,\" the Netflix original show about glass blowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chrisnordinstudios.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Nordin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, co-founder of the Glass Academy, invites families to \"stay for hours to enjoy the glass blowing demonstrations and learn something new\". The festival will feature a stunning collection of handcrafted glass art, including this year's signature creature: sea turtles, as well as solid glass eggs, nest bowls, garden reed, splashes, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive Glass Blowing Demonstrations:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the mesmerizing process of glass blowing with a playful and educational commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Spring Glass Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore unique designs and original creations, including our Nest Bowls made from recycled and seasonal colors, colorful garden décor, and glass sea turtles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop in BATCH Gallery:\u003c\/b\u003e Visit our 4,000-square-foot gallery to purchase a handcrafted family keepsake. Prices start at $48, ensuring there's something special for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eClasses in Glass Making:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the art of glass making from our experienced craftsmen. For more info or to sign up, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/collections\/class-all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss this opportunity to be amazed by the beauty and intricacy of glass art. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of glass, the Blossom \u0026amp; Bloom Festival offers an unparalleled experience for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissed Our 14th Annual Blossom \u0026amp; Bloom Festival?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo problem! Check out this video from Click On Detroit's Local 4 News! We'll see you next year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r0qjPJqeEmw?si=EJL00xJTGpjIDswW\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Glass Academy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Glass Academy is a 14,000-square-foot working studio that features a 2,000-square-foot gallery with handmade glass products on display, including beer mugs, ornaments and additional original designs from master artists Michelle Plucinsky, Chris Nordin, and Jake Nordin. On the weekends, the space is used for classes, private events, and tours that educate and demonstrate the glass arts. Free street parking is always available.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout BATCH gallery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBATCH gallery is located inside Glass Academy, as is the Michigan Room, an event space used to book private events. 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Shown above are the 2025 \u003cem\u003eSugar Plum\u003c\/em\u003e Collection.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-friendly | Educational | One-of-a-kind Experiences! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAll Glass Academy original pumpkins are made in our Dearborn glass studio. Choose from a variety of styles and shapes unique to our studio; Cider, Van Gogh, Sugar, Fantasy, Traditional and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtual Show: The Gathering Point ~ Pumpkin Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, Sept. 29th, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:00 PM - 8:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWatch LIVE on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GlassAcademy\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/GlassBlowing\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and enjoy the show from the comfort of your own home! Special pumpkins and drinkware will be available for purchase online during the show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show \u0026amp; Sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us on the following 2026 weekends in our Dearborn studio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOct. 10th \u0026amp; 11th\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOct. 17th \u0026amp; 18th\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:00 AM - 4:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e🔥 Live Demos | All ages | Free Admission 🔥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Pumpkins available for purchase!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e18th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest at Dearborn's Glass Academy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eShowcasing Family-Friendly Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Handmade Glass Pumpkins, and Seasonal Décor at this 18th Annual Event.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn October 10th, 11th, 17th, \u0026amp; 18th in the Dearborn Studio from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, the Glass Academy proudly presents the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show \u0026amp; Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. A blend of handcrafted, unique, and original glass pumpkins will be available for purchase, alongside family-friendly LIVE glass blowing demonstrations taking place in the studio’s 14,000 square foot hot shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Glass Pumpkin Fest Show \u0026amp; Sale draws people from around the state and Canada to purchase custom glass pumpkins, pumpkin table top lanterns, and many other handcrafted glass pumpkins in one-of-a-kind styles and shapes that cannot be found in stores. This is truly a highlight of the fall season! Parking and admission is free. Pumpkin prices start at $42, with various sizes and styles to choose from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pumpkin for Every Taste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast year’s 2025 Signature pumpkin is called \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugar Plum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a \u003cem\u003egourd-geous,\u003c\/em\u003e sparkly, purple sugar pumpkin that we know is going to be a fan-favorite! Check out how we make the \"lantern\" style of our 2025 Signature Pumpkin below!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kb0V0aU5ENo?si=Jaq5jK0jwLstP7H-\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmworker Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each 2025 Signature Pumpkin sold, the studio gave a donation to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmworkerjustice.org\/en\"\u003eFarmworker Justice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The check was presented on our weekly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GlassBlowing\"\u003eYouTube Glass Blowing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e show\u003cem\u003e \"The Gathering Point\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmworker Justice works with community, regional, and national partners to stabilize our nation’s farm workforce by improving economic opportunities, healthcare access, and working conditions for farmworkers.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Michelle talking about the 2024 Pumpkin Fest around town!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fox 2 News Detroit: 16th Annual Pumpkin Fest at the Glass Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox2detroit.com\/video\/1526176\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFox 2 News Detroit: 16th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest at the Glass Academy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KEMAfFUV7os?si=kO-gClMyU-OGeVAh\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nnKUMG-jzQ4?si=WQkoFuANCp0G7mpl\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1nDLR2ekb50?si=maRcKOkf0XcWR7Fk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OJakySRKd5o?si=oDOt5MFgl0KlyKpV\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/pumpkins-01_600x600_643c1f50-e738-4e4c-a724-a46e2c013f97.webp?v=1786148426\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/pumpkin_collage-01_600x600_f60bdc16-086f-442d-9a72-60dcf5178867.webp?v=1786148426\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49901200867570,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/Pumpkins_Signature_2025_013_c17135fe-9ce8-49b1-8d3d-a6488a38dd22.webp?v=1786149371"},{"product_id":"18th-annual-winter-holiday-fest","title":"18th Annual Winter Holiday Fest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/ORNAMENTS_2025_045_web_GA_Stamp_b_1024x1024_e651d8b9-6100-4777-b1b7-9bc6b525695d.webp?v=1786148882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us for our 2025 Winter Holiday Fest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHOW \u0026amp; SALE IN OUR DEARBORN STUDIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for this FREE event!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, Dec. 6th\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; Sunday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDec. 7th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11AM - 4PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 Watch LIVE Glassblowing in the Dearborn studio. Demos will be going on throughout the day! You also have the opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/pages\/create-your-own\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/pages\/create-your-own\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplace a custom order\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and could watch your own one-of-a-kind piece be made during the live glassblowing shows. What a wonderful time of the year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Shop in the gallery! We'll be stocked with original designs of glass snowmen, ornaments, candy canes, pine trees, and more. You'll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-friendly | Educational | Free Admission | One-of-a-kind Experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDER 2025 SIGNATURE HOLIDAY ITEMS NOW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur Frosted Sage Signature Ornament and Spearmint \u0026amp; Sage Signature Candy Canes are available now, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/products\/2025-holiday\"\u003eorder here!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFor every signature item purchased, a donation will be made to our featured organization, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greeningofdetroit.com\/\"\u003eThe Greening of Detroit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIRTUAL SHOW: \u003cem\u003eTHE GATHERING POINT\u003c\/em\u003e 'HOLIDAY'S BEST' EDITION\u003cbr\u003eTuesday, Nov. 18th\u003cbr\u003e6PM - 8PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the replay right here on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b31DqnAPZVM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOSTING A HOLIDAY EVENT?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you're planning a party or event, consider hosting it in The Michigan Room! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themichiganroom.com\/\" title=\"The Michigan Room\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet more info HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOP ONLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot local? Check out our \u003ca title=\"Glass Academy Winter Holiday Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/collections\/winter-holiday\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoliday \u0026amp; Winter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee how they're made!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Holiday Show Livestream Glass Academy The Gathering Point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6aZdtjhNPqA\u0026amp;t=0s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch the 2024 Holiday Edition on our YouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6aZdtjhNPqA?si=DFaot_kkh63inses\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach year the Glass Academy celebrates the winter season with unique glass creations designed and fabricated by the designers of the Glass Academy; Michelle Plucinsky, Chris Nordin and Jacob Nordin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of these items have become collectible over the years such as the signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/products\/icicle\" title=\"Michigan Icicle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Icicle™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt all started with artist Chris Nordin as he was working with the glass to create a winter icicle for a sculpture project. Chris commented how the icicle reminded him of happy memories of playing with icicles as a child growing up in Sterling Heights, MI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“When we were kids, my brothers and I would spend endless hours finding icicles and pretending we were Nordic Vikings, fighting battles with imaginary swords (icicles) and snow forts that we made. I think everyone growing up in Michigan played with icicles at some point, and the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Michigan Icicle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/products\/icicle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichigan Icicle™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a fond memory of growing up in Michigan.”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 FEATURED ORGANIZATION ~ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greeningofdetroit.com\/\"\u003eThe Greening of Detroit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor every signature candy cane and signature ornament purchased, Glass Academy will donate to this year's featured organization,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greeningofdetroit.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Greening of Detroit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Greening of Detroit is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for Detroiters by planting trees,  providing job training and involving our youth in the education of the natural environment. 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