I love hand blown glass items and New Orleans Glassworks has some very unusual pieces. Some are…read moregallery worthy works of art and others are simply stunning curios or gifts, like vases with stunning floral scenes. None of the pieces had prices on them and there wasn't much in the way of staff to help. I was tempted to buy something but was leery of schlepping it a long distance over multiple trips. I also didn't have anyone available to ask.

Wonderful glass blowing gallery located near the WW2 museum in the business area of New Orleans. I…read morehave been fascinated by glass blowing after first being introduced to it a few years back in Italy, and I always tend to seek out new galleries if a city I visit has one. With that said, this studio has a spectacular shop filled with glass work from various local artists who have blown the glass on site. You can either take in the breathtaking artwork or admire one of the live classes in the back for free! Now to participate in some of the classes, it does come with a fee, but assuming from the professional artwork around and the kind staff, I could not see how it would not be a win win. I cannot comment on the cost for the classes, as I forgot to ask, but judging from the many reviews, it sounds like they have quite a few. I'd suggest visiting their website and or calling ahead and chatting with some of the wonderful employees behind the counter! Make sure to add this to your bucket list while in New Orleans if its up your alley as it will not disappoint!

Andy was an amazing teacher. My partner and I went and had a great time and got to make a very cool…read morepitcher and glass set

A unique art and skill. For an initial familiarization class this was excellent we had a 12 & 16…read moreyear old and to adults. The presentation was well paced clear and concise. The ability to be hands on and create an end product was awesome. A pleasant couple of hours.

This was a first date for us and it was SO fun! She was able to fit us in last minute too which we…read morewere so thankful for as we were out of state. It gets HOT so light clothing would be recommended. You get a lot of hands on, not like some glass places where you just choose a color. You get to twist the glass in the furnace. You get to dip it and roll in your color and you get to blow your own! Everything is safe and sanitized. Very affordable and more people should give glass blowing a try!

Thank you girls for a fun Christmas present; a glass blowing class. We went to Swamp Girl Glass…read moreBlowing in Slidell, LA and had a blast! Our wine glass creations came out exactly as hoped for. Solange Ledwith, the owner/instructor was so patient and worked side by side with us, explaining as we went. If you are anywhere close to Swamp Girl Glass Blowing, we suggest you give her a call and create your own masterpiece. Bet she has gift certificates for that last minute Valentine, birthday, housewarming gift. Phone: 985.710.3873

Lovely "mom & pop" run business that turns out gorgeous artisanal glass pieces certain to improve…read moreany space they grace! I already had two bowls ("vintage" as they were fired in 2007!) and on my Thanksgiving trip to NOLA this year (visiting my son who is a professional artist), I treated myself to 3 gorgeous perfume bottles!!! It was such a treat to also watch the owner & his assistants making beautiful works of art in the studio! All in all, a wonderfully invigorating experience for anyone who loves witnessing artistic expression and any passionate glass collector like myself !!!

So the building itself, beautiful. The staff for the most part, super welcoming and friendly. I see…read moreother reviewers speak of Mark the owner, and I'm sure he's a great guy. Unfortunately, you cant always help who you fall in love with I suppose... The woman that introduced herself rather rudely as the owner; was not at all welcoming. And to be completely honest, I've dealt with rude people many times now in my adult life, and I've learned to take it with a grain of salt. What I can't overlook however, is a racist. I am a father to two biracial children, and I took my two boys to see this shop as we had just happened to talk about how glass was created, so the idea came to me that it would be far more memorable to SHOW them, as opposed to tell them right? Well, nothing more convenient than a glass blowing business in our own town. I explained the process to them on the way to Rosetree (to the best of my ability) and my two were stoked. When we arrived, I explained to them to stay close to me, and to not touch anything (the normal parent speech); and my boys 8 & 12 are very well mannered and behaved. Fast forward, after the boys got to view the process, we perused the store. Nice items? Sure. Overpriced? Insanely. Nonetheless, we viewed the pieces and then were going to leave. Here's where things went south. My 12 year old needed to use the restroom. My 8 year old decided he wanted to go with him. As such, he quickly half sprinted to try to catch up to his older brother, when the owner comes over and tries to reprimand them, at which point, I reminded the boys to calm down, and then politely asked the lady to not speak to my boys in that manner. I figured, that it was polite enough, yet would get the point across. Except this lady, the "owner" tells me that "she isnt going to allow little nigger kids to tear up her store...." I will say in all honesty, I probably should have been more calm in my response; but these are my kids, and I dont care who you are, you don't speak to my or about my kids that way. I came unglued. She double downed on her statement and scurried to the back like the rat she is muttering about calling the cops. I told her to go ahead, and that I hoped a black officer arrived to take the criminal complaint. Needless to say, I grabbed my boys out of the bathroom and got them to the car to leave. Look, I know there is racism. I know that its prevalent. I know that this is the South and its more prevalent here; but I will say this is the first time I have ever been exposed to outright blatant racism. Maybe it's because I'm a white dad to two biracial children, but it's not something I have ever experienced first hand, and I am sad for the future my boys will have to endure if the world is full of people like this lady. So do what you will, the store has nice things. It has nice employees. But the owner is absolute trash, and I wish nothing but the worst for her and her business. I honestly feel a bit sorry for her. I have two great boys, and her outlook on them as nothing but a derogatory name because of the color of their skin means that she would never get the opportunity to experience how great of kids they are. As for myself, and my family however; we will never come back to the store again. We will be telling all of our friends, our family, and website review boards about our experience, so maybe it will save someone else the heartbreak that it could have caused my boys.

The Pollack Glass Studio & Gallery is a must stop in New Orleans. I have never before seen nor…read moreimagined such intricate glass designs. What's even more impressive they are all hand made by a variety of artists using a method called lampworking. Please use caution around the gallery. Imagine knocking over one of these pieces - the horror! Actually no, don't imagine that. Just, please be careful and don't touch, unless you're planning on purchasing. These art designs come is a huge assortment of sizes. Some are tiny enough to fit into a match box and some will cover your entire wall. The wine glasses with the twists and claws, the rich colors and hues. The details on these art pieces will blow your mind. Please, please stop by The Pollack Glass Studio & Gallery, you will be very impressed!

Great place to rent bench space from in New Orleans as a lampworker. Good people in the studio and…read moreamazing food close by.

I took the 4 week beginners class and it was such an amazing experience. I learned so much and had…read moreso much fun while doing it. Cole was my instructor, and not only was he an amazing and talented teacher, he is a pleasure to be around! All of the staff are lovely and show so much care in what they do. I would give 10 stars if I could!

We had a GREAT date night. We did a throwing class which was byob. The group was fun and the…read moreinstructor was too. I would go back and recommend to others as well. They offer different t types of classes and packages.

I no longer shop at Fleurty Girl so this is my first choice alternative for locally owned and…read morelocally supported vendors. A wide selection of gifts, kitchen, bath, jewelry, outdoor, baby, books and decor. They carry some of my favorite jewelers including Mimosa and Jade that always get compliments. A database tracks purchases making returns easy through digital means if necessary. Friendly staff and an exceptionally curated collection of goods.

This is a wonderful gift shop, that specializes in local artist made items. If you are looking for…read morequality items to gift or take home as a souvenir of your visit to New Orleans, this shop is a great choice! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The offerings are interesting and well made. The store is pleasantly arranged and easy to browse. Prices are fair. (This is NOT a French Quarter junky souvenir shop!)

This is an eclectic store with diverse / pretty cool art from local artists. I enjoyed my visit and…read morebought some unique arts. I recommend this store if you are looking for a nice souvenir.

10-15 local artists of all mediums: photography, jewelry, ceramics, oils, watercolors, metal, etc.read more

Really cute inside; I honestly spent 20+ minutes browsing everything in the store in multiple…read moreloops. I loved the variation in store items and variation in price range; I didn't feel like things were too expensive for the product. There really is something for everyone in here and so cute!

I love this shop! So many cute things, to the point I just want to buy every single things. The…read morestore's cashier was very friendly and helpful. Store is very bright and clean.