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!
