Best Hand-Blown Glass Decorations Near Boston
When discussing local artists, glass blowing doesn't immediately come to mind, but Boston truly has some of the most fantastic glassware and glass artists in the country. From simple cups to intricate custom mosaic work and one of a kind sculpture, these Boston area glass blowing studios offer a little bit of everything. If they don't have what you are looking for, try creating your own with a locally offered glass blowing class!
Luke Adams Glass Blowing
416 Lenox St.
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 688-1521
1hotpieceofglass.com
Luke Adams' handblown sun catchers are a fabulous yet subtle piece of art that suits every home. They come in a variety of colors and shapes, including hearts, stars, crosses and spirals. Each beautifully crafted item is very reasonably priced, which makes these pieces the perfect untraditional hostess gift. The Luke Adams Studio also offers glass blowing classes and workshops. One intriguing option is their fused glass jewelry workshop.
Diablo Glass School
123 Terrace St.
Boston, MA 02120
(617) 442-7444
www.diabloglassschool.com
Want to decorate your home with one of a kind pieces that completely suit your taste? Why not make your own?! Sign up for a class at the Diablo Glass School and make your very own blown glass decor. There are class series or one-time workshops available, as well as private lessons. There are even youth classes! Since 2001, the Diablo Glass School has provided incredible opportunities and continuing education for artists of all levels.
Fritz Glass
36 Upper County Road
Dennis Port, MA 02639
(508) 394-0441
www.fritzglass.com
For more than a quarter of a century, Fritz Glass has specialized in making the most beautiful handblown glass decor on Cape Cod. The family-owned business is a studio as well as a shop, making this the perfect place to find unique, colorful decor items. Fritz glass has a little bit of everything: cups, vases, wine stoppers and even contemporary sculpture. These pieces are the perfect way to add a pop of color to any room!
382 North Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-1697
www.clancydesigns.com
If you are willing to travel a bit south of Boston, you will find some truly incredible glass decor pieces at Clancy Designs in Jamestown, Rhode Island. In particular, Clancy Designs specializes in hand blown glass tile mosaics. These mosaics make for incredible tabletops or wall murals. These works can be custom, and are great options for those that are building a home or renovating and want something unique and artisan. Not working on any huge home improvement projects? No worries, there are still plenty of ways to integrate the beautiful pieces of Clancy Designs into your decor. They have lovely glassware in a variety of colors and the ever popular superfruit pattern!
450 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
www.sowaboston.com/galleries
Boston's best known art community is SOWA, located in the city's South End. The neighborhood is full of galleries and studios, making it a wonderful area to search for the perfect home decor. Many of these galleries showcase beautifully hand crafted glassware. With rotating exhibits, it may be helpful to call a few galleries before visiting to see what items are available. One artist to keep an eye out for is Joyce Roessler, who makes incredible sculptures that call Chihuly to mind. She also makes gorgeous jewelry!
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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
