23rd Annual Winter Holiday Fest


The Glass Academy presents the 2026
Season of Winter Wonders in Glass

JOIN US FOR SIX WEEKS OF WINTER WONDERS!
Live Glassblowing | Handcrafted Glass Art | Holiday Gifts
Six Weeks. Five Featured Collections. One Extraordinary Season. 

VIRTUAL SHOW:
The Gathering Point 2026 Holiday Collection
Tuesday, Nov. 17th
6PM - 8PM
Watch LIVE on our YouTube channel!

The series begins November 17th, 2026 with a grand holiday showcase, introducing all five collections. Each following Tuesday, we'll spotlight one collection, giving viewers a closer look at the artistry, personality, and craftsmanship behind every piece:
Nov. 24th: Ornaments & Candy Canes
Dec. 1st: Trees
Dec. 8th: Snowpeople
Dec. 15th: Penguins
Dec. 22nd: Creatures holiday-ified

SHOW & SALE IN OUR DEARBORN STUDIO:
Join us for this FREE event!
Saturday, Dec. 5th
& Sunday, Dec. 6th
11AM - 4PM

🔥 Watch LIVE Glassblowing in the Dearborn studio. Demos will be going on throughout the day! You also have the opportunity to place a custom order and could watch your own one-of-a-kind piece be made during the live glassblowing shows. What a wonderful time of the year!

🎁 Shop in BATCH gallery, found inside the Glass Academy! 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!

Family-friendly | Educational | Free Admission | One-of-a-kind Experience!

OUR 2026 SIGNATURE ITEMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON NOV. 17TH!
Check back for our new signature ornaments and candy canes that will be available this year. For every signature item purchased, a donation will be made to our featured organization TBA.

HOSTING A HOLIDAY EVENT?
If you're planning a party or event, consider hosting it in The Michigan Room! Get more info HERE!

SHOP ONLINE:
Not local? Check out our Holiday & Winter Collection, and more!

See how they're made! Watch the 2024 Holiday Edition on our YouTube channel!


Each 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.

Many of these items have become collectible over the years such as the signature Michigan Icicle™. It 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.

“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 Michigan Icicle™ is a fond memory of growing up in Michigan.”


2026 FEATURED ORGANIZATION ~
To be announced on our LIVE virtual show on November 17th at 6PM (EST).

2025 FEATURED ORGANIZATION ~ The Greening of Detroit
For every signature candy cane and signature ornament purchased, Glass Academy will donate to this year's featured organization, The Greening of Detroit.