avolio is primarily a teaching facility. They do have a small shop with completed artworks for…read moresale, which was very nice. But I was very impressed with the teaching program they offer. I'm hoping I get back to Kalamazoo sometime in the next year so to take advantage of some refresher instruction and studio time.

These guys are the best! If you've joined a local mug club in which hand blown glasses are the…read moredrinking vessels, chances are its an Avolio masterpiece. They make the loveliest small, swirled glass cups for the art hops that they sell for only $10 including a wine or beer fill. We are building up a lovely collection. They also carry Christmas ornaments, vases, fishes, and more. Masters of their craft!

They don't offer the services I needed, but directed me to other vendors who will be able to help…read moreme. I'm very grateful for the references - thank you. I would go to this business if I needed help with stain glass windows.

Dirk Thompson, senior and junior, are the masters of stained glass fine art in Michigan. Their…read morecreative work is stunning, with incredible range of style and impeccable craftsmanship. The are also the kindest, most diligent and caring craftsmen I have ever worked with. Tour their studio, see their work, their process, their hospitality, and there pride emanating from every emerging piece in the shop. They have no peers.

Great experience taking a Meditation Globe glass blowing class at the Glass Academy! Beautiful…read morespace, and fun to browse all the goods. The class itself was really fun, and was a great balance between being very hands on in crafting your own art piece while also being comfortably guided for safety and to make sure you make something that actually looks good so you'll enjoy what you take home. I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience or wanting to try a new art form! Only thing is that it's a fairly pricey experience, so might not plan on being a recurring activity.

This is a review of their customer Appreciation event. It was only one day and I knew it would be…read moreexercise for the Mastercard. But the deals make it worth going. I was one of many who did. I drew a slip for 20% off my purpose but shopping the website got 30% but you just choose the type of item not the one you pick from many. With my reusable shopping bag I got a few visits ago, I got another 5% off. I was also about to put my name in 3 drawings and depending on how much I brought, a free gift. It was hard choosing just a few items. I knew I wanted a snail and when I didn't see the color I wanted an employee went to where they had more and brought out 3 from I choose 1. The eggs was also something I didn't already have 1 from here so I picked 1 that looked cute on all sides. Even though I already had to purple pumpkin ( 1st thing I brought from here), I had to get a different style of pumpkin. I also grabbed a purple slug pin since I have one of those. When I checked out, I was given a slip to go to the free item with purchase and I brought enough to choose anything on the table. One had just the shape and feel of one of the chicks (everything was wrapped in paper so it was a surprise of what you were getting). It feels good to support a local craft business while getting items for your home that makes you smile. I have 8 of their works. Have to rest the Mastercard for a while but I will be back after that especially for their customer Appreciation day.

Owner is very knowledgeable. Linda is able to offer suggestions for color as well as how to hang…read morepieces. I like that I can also buy smaller pieces of glass rather than full or half sheets. I would take this shop over Delphi everyday

Excellent value, beautiful art pieces. There also seemed to be a decent selection of glass for…read morefolks who do their own stained glass projects.

We had a lot of fun taking a one-time glass blowing class with Annette. She expertly balanced…read moreletting you get your hands on the tools and helping you out so that your piece still turns out looking good. She also had great little tweaks and recommendations so that everyone's pieces all turned out a little bit different as well!

Epiphany Studios is incredible! I have taken two glassblowing classes here and was so impressed…read moreboth times. My parents gifted me a class for Christmas, where I made a pulled flower that turned out so cool, and I recently went back to make a pumpkin this fall. The entire team is warm, welcoming, and such excellent teachers. They make you feel fully involved in the process while guiding you step by step with a very hands-on, one-on-one approach. The small class sizes ensure there's always enough time to learn, create, and ask questions without feeling rushed. This is such a unique experience, perfect for a group of friends, a family outing, a bachelorette party, or a birthday celebration. Even if you're the only one participating, it's still fascinating for a spouse or friend to watch and learn about the glassblowing process. I love supporting small, local, women-owned businesses, and Epiphany Studios truly deserves the praise. Both of my experiences were so much fun, and I'll definitely be back. I can't recommend it highly enough; it's creative, interactive, and unforgettable!

Such a fun activity! They are great at explaining what to do, so you feel safe and ready to be…read morehands on. It's the only place I saw that you actually get to make your own piece and not watch someone do all of it. Would recommend to all my friends!

We went as a group for a class on glass blowing. We made globes. The ones that cracked or didn't…read moreturn out well were used to create fused glass plates. We had a great time. It was well worth the price. Our instructor was great and fun. I highly recommend taking a class here.

I always loved looking at their catalogs and got inspiration, but after ordering multiple times and…read morepaying an arm and a leg for shipping and handling, they would wrap the glass using tiny bubble wrap and expect it was going to arrive at my house without being properly wrapped. It's always a disappointment to open your box and find multiple sheets of glass broken. I've reached out to the company, a couple of times to provide feedback in hopes that they would correct the situation. The people answering the phone were rude and I got nowhere. I will not be ordering from them again.

My friend and I went to a glass blowing show and it was a lot of fun! They did a ton of…read moredemonstrations and answered questions from the crowd. Prices were very high but you are buying a custom one of a kind piece. The selection was plentiful to choose from. A great place to stop in and browse the wares.

I rented time in the hot shop here a few years back and it was super fun. Albert was very…read moreaccommodating and knowledgeable about the craft as he is a master. There is lots of great art around and they host an event the end of November every year with solid Jazz and glass blowing demonstrations. Check it out! the Russell is truly a unique place that houses some many different types of creatives.

Went here yesterday on a team building trip. We had so much fun and learned a lot. The artists were…read morekind, informative, and knew how to keep us engaged. I've been glass blowing before but the one-on-one attention and the small group made a big difference. A really nice time!

The first place my family visited in Toledo after having lunch was the Gathered Glassblowing…read moreStudio. It is a wonderful little shop in Toledo which sells, you guessed it, items made of glass. They have glass candle holders, glasses, glass decor, glass Christmas ornaments, tons of glass type items. They are reasonably priced, considering that they are made in house by their artisans. They can be a unique gift to gift to friends, loved ones, or heck to yourself! I bought a few glass candy cane ornaments to put on my tree on Christmas. I also bought this beautiful Asian style looking blue vase which goes great with the rest of the decor in my living room! Gathered Glassblowing Studio also provides classes in glassblowing, alas I did not have time to do that. Still, that is pretty cool!