{"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. To book the event space, reach out to us at: glassadmin@glassacademy.com \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900941017330,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2166\/6675\/files\/blossom_and_bloom_2025_1024x1024_dca9cb3b-fb42-4d87-b4ed-afd5650957b2.webp?v=1786149536","url":"https:\/\/www.glassacademy.com\/products\/15th-annual-blossom-bloom-a-spring-glassblowing-festival","provider":"Glass Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}