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Philabaum Glass Gallery

4.9 (20 reviews)
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Where the magic happens
Jeremy S.

A husband and wife team runs the show. In the front you'll find a boutique filled with blown glass creations at prices ranging from the affordable (under $100) to the fabulous ($3k+). Much of their inventory is sourced from their on-site studio. Gain access to the studio and you can bask in an orange glow emanating from their 3k degree furnace, which holds molten glass waiting to be spun and blown into wild creations. I was fortunate enough to take a fantastic 3 hour class introductory class here. They put me to work spinning paperweights, blowing Christmas ornaments, and having myself a grand old time. If you're a fan of artisanal glass check out their shop and if you've got the urge to spin, cut, and twist the stuff sign up for one of their classes!

Donna B.

Wow! This place is amazing! You can sit and watch them making glass items right in the work area. It's very warm while you're sitting there but it is fascinating to sit and watch these highly skilled people create such a beautiful art. We must've sat there for at least 45 minutes watching them create a glass vase. The owners of the studios are pretty friendly and welcoming they seem to enjoy having people watch, although some of them are just doing their work and don't even pay any attention that you're there, which is fine. They are focused and there's a lot of things to be aware of while they are working. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit the prices are pretty high but the items are beautiful.

Nathan S.

What a cool, unique little gem. Apparently they've been here for a long time. The pieces on display are mesmerizing!! You really have to check out all the little details to really appreciate the piece. They're still blowing glass at this location for a little longer so give them a call for available times. I highly recommend checking about a demo so you can see all that goes into a piece. A lot of the pieces are tempting to touch but in most cases you'll want to refrain from doing so. If you're interested in taking classes, the owners co-founded the Sonoran Glass School. I definitely plan on checking that out!

The showroom!
Leslie H.

If you are looking for a special hand crafted work of art by local artists, they have incredibly beautiful pieces at a variety of price ranges for all! There are also pieces available from out of town artists and collaborative works! It is a showroom of enchanting wonders!

The outside of Philabaum glass
Mariah A.

If you have any interest in art glass this is a fantastic place to visit while in Tucson! The gallery had a really nice selection ranging from large scale sculpture to jewelry and represented over 30 different artists with techniques including blown glass, fused glass, and flame-worked glass. This added so much great variety and interest to the gallery. There is a viewing window from the gallery into hot shop, and you can see how the glass is made from a distance or go inside for a closer look. The young woman working the front desk was very friendly and informative about the art and different techniques. We watched the guys in the studio were making a large cane encalmo vase and took time afterward to visit with us and answer a few questions when they finished. Great place! If you are interested in something more hands-on ask them about their glass school too!

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2.8(5 reviews)
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I have really struggled to write this review because I was very disappointed in the class. To me it…read morefelt disorganized, not singular focused, and I felt the person that said "I need help" the most, one person in particular who showed up late twice barked the loudest and she received the majority "one-on-one" help. She really needed a private class that could work with her schedule. I was so frustrated that I did not come back for the last two classes. I went to pick up my projects and could not find one of them. No explanation just gone. When teaching a class I have found it works best when everyone is working on the SAME project, and the instructor has examples in stages to show and tell them while doing a walk around checking in with students while the class is working on the SAME project/item. This was not the case everyone was all over the place and there really was no organization to the class plus we did not follow what was stated in the class notes. I feel it was poorly organized, lack of instruction and follow-through. Rebecca was our instructor, she is a kind and thoughtful person who is very knowledgeable, and I think if she changed a few things she could make the classes fantastic. This was a beginner's class, so I sincerely feel they need to be more structured and supervised (walkaround). I would like to note that my mother, husband and I all took the class, and this sentiment was felt by all. To be truthful, due to my experience with this first class I will not be taking another class, sorry but that is how I feel. I took this class to gain some rudimentary techniques, relax, and spend some time with family but instead left with two classes to go due to anxiety and learning NOT MUCH to NOTHING! I am not someone who gives up easily but I felt the frustration and anxiety simply was NOT worth the gain or lack there of.

They don't do this or that!!! If you want to make a bowl or cup, it's the place ...otherwise…read moreuseless!!! The instruction was not there, all I heard we don't do that or that!!! It's a mixed class and the experience ones took first place!!! Not the beginners!!! Save your money and move on!!!

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5.0(12 reviews)
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Craig is a true professional that you can trust. He takes pride in his work and will go above and…read morebeyond to make sure your event exceeds your expectation and impresses your guests. I hired Craig and his team to cater my wedding, which took place at a remote venue about 2 hours outside of Tucson. The event was a challenge because not only was it remote, but I was also planning the event from the other side of the country. That meant I didn't have the benefit of meeting with caterers in person, trying food in advance, and undertaking all the traditional steps of finding vendors for a wedding. I knew I had found the right person to handle the event from the very first call. He was cordial, asked the right questions, clearly communicated his requirements, and was honest. He didn't disappear or go radio silent after I signed the contract and he was communicative all the way through the planning process and leading up to the event. About two months before the event, he graciously drove the two hours out to the venue to conduct a property walk-through with me when I was in town for the holidays. He refused additional reimbursement for his time or gas money to get out to the venue. In the last month leading up to the event, I communicated to Craig that a few of my guests had some allergies, and one was vegan. This was a quaint wedding of only about 20 people, so that meant coming up with some original alternatives for those few individuals. Furthermore, I hired him to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day of the wedding, which exasperated those challenges. On the day of the event, he had a custom vegan-friendly dish prepared for all three meals and took extraordinary precautions to prevent allergen cross-contamination. Every single meal was punctual, artfully presented, and delicious. This is not your standard wedding food or copy-and-paste banquet meal. Craig is extraordinarily talented and was continuously present throughout each meal to greet guests and present his dishes. Every guest was impressed and raving about the food. In addition to the tremendous food, Craig also helped to arrange servers for the event and even helped bring additional tables for the event. Craig is just a genuinely good person and you cannot do better than hiring him for your next event.

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I do not often go to Hobby lobby and one is fairly close to my house. This was my first visit to…read morethe location on Oracle Road. I decided to check out the store, while waiting for an appointment down the street. I was really surprised they put out fall things and it seemed like a third of the store had been cleared away and recently well stocked with fall colors, pumpkin themed objects for the kitchen and for parties. I don't go they're all that often, but it seemed like there was either Christmas or fall things and anything for the summer was nearly gone. There were 2-3 aisles of picked over summer things on clearance for 66% off and all the fall things that look like they just put it out. It's quite overwhelming every time I go to Hobby Lobby. There is just so much to see. I find myself having a hard time, figuring out where things are and customers line up to check out. I didn't really see any staff walking around the store to help. I did pick up some craft thing items that I think that they carry all the time however, after a few minutes, I just wanted to get out of the store and I skedaddled. It did appear that almost everything in the store was discounted significantly, so nothing was the price on the package. It does make one feel like they're getting a deal.

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