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    Philabaum Glass Gallery

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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!

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    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!

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    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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    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+).

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