This special event is for those honorable individuals who have not only defended our country, but have received the purple heart. With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will sculpt hot molten glass into purple heart shaped paperweights. Reward yourself by experiencing the wonder that is glassblowing on this special day!

Reservations required by phone or email.
Free for veterans, $35 per person.
Children must be 5 years or older.
You will schedule 30 minute slots between 10-8 for each person.

April 29, 2017 – Live glassblowing demonstration at 7 p.m., gallery reception to follow. Refreshments served. Casual, free event.

Thor grew up surfing in Southern California and started blowing glass in 1979. He studied with Italo Scanga at University of California where he received a BFA. As a founding member of The B Team, a performance group that used hot glass, he toured the world performing in public access facilities and universities. In 2004 he earned an MFA in glass from Alfred University.

Jennifer grew up in Seneca, South Carolina and attended Rhode Island School of Design where she received a BFA in glass. Her work is conceptual in nature and currently centers on satellite imagery. She has earned two MFAs, one from Bard College in sculpture, and one from Alfred University in glass.

They began working together fifteen years ago after meeting at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington. Whether they were working together in the hot shop or independently, they found a shared interest in pushing the boundaries of what was expected from glass.  After completing a three – year residency at Penland School of Crafts, they settled nearby and set up their studio where they continue to find inspiration in the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Come to our studio on March 18, 2017 to see one unforgettable glassblowing demonstration by our first visiting glassblower of the year: Chad Holliday. He will be teaming up with ceramist, Chloe Rizzo (his wife).

7 p.m. is when the demonstration will begin. Their gallery reception will follow.

It is open to the public. No payment nor reservations required.

Mark it in your calendars now so you don’t forget!

Have some fun by making green beer mugs for St. Patrick’s Day!

With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will blow your own beer mug from hot molten glass!

You do not have to drink beer to participate.

Children must be 10 years or older.

Reservations required by phone or email.

You will schedule 30 minute slots for each person.

It is $45 per person.

Have fun by making egg paperweights in our hot shop for Spring!

With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will sculpt hot molten glass into egg shaped paperweights.

It is $35 per person.

You schedule 30 minute slots for each person between 10-8 by phone or email. Times available on April 1, 2, 8, 9, or 15, 2017.

Children must be 5 years or older.