My birthday is on Halloween, and last year my parents took me downtown to get me something special and handmade: a glass pumpkin from
Springfield Hot Glass. Located at 314 S. Campbell Avenue, Springfield Hot Glass offers in-store demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, meaning that if you come into the store any time on one of those days, you can stand and watch Master Glass Blower Terry Bloodworth craft all kinds of beautiful glass creations (and, from my experience, you'll hear some descriptions of what he's doing, step by step, as well).
The studio is also a staple of First Friday Art Walk, and this month, October 1st. In addition to the usual demonstrations, Springfield Hot Glass will also be crafting Cake Plates and Goblets and providing treats from
Amycakes.
For a quick look at the type of things sold in the store, you can visit their
online store.
Springfield Hot Glass Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on First Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Photo of Storefront from the studio website; photo of my pumpkin by me!
wow that is really neat. your pumpkin is really cool. How much does it cost?
ReplyDeleteMan, I wish my parents wanted to buy me cool stuff like this! Anyway...I know that every time I get the chance to go to Artwalk, this is one place I know I have to stop in and see!
ReplyDeleteThe website lists large pumpkins at $40 and smaller ones at $25.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty awesome (my birthday is the day before Halloween, so I sorta relate). I've always thought that glass-blowing was interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I am still learning about downtown and had no idea that this place existed. I will have to tell my little sister because she loves this sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteI often pass by and have never thought of taking a peek inside. I might just do that one of this fine days.
ReplyDeleteYour glass pumpkin looks awesome.
When I first learned of this place about eight years ago, I desperately wanted to take glass-blowing classes there. They have gorgeous and fun pieces there, but I haven't been in a long time.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing pumpkin. I love glass-blowing - that's why I always looked forward to going to Silver Dollar City. Gonna have to go check this out when I have free time!
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