Petite Handblown Ornaments

$19.00

Petite handblown art glass ornaments. Choose from 4 dazzling designs.

3.5" H x 2.75" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Wooden Ornaments

$17.00

Wooden ornaments made from a variety of natural hardwoods. Meticulously handcrafted solid wood parquetry. Wood combinations and patterns are always changing, our choice.

8-Point Star, 2.375"
12-Point Star, 3.5"
Star of David, 3"

MADE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Trinity Ornaments

$20.00

Handmade 3-sided Raku and salt-fired ornaments. Stamps by the artist. Each ornament is unique, and will vary slightly from the image shown.
L - R: matte Raku, iridescent, yellow salt-fired, ivory crackle

2.5"

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STATEMENT
I enjoy working with a variety of surfaces and firing methods. Soda, Raku and Saggar all allow the flame and the chemicals to play across the surface of the forms. My work includes hand-built and thrown forms, primarily experimental vessels. I work with some of the same forms in Raku clay and porcelain, firing them in all three methods. While many of my pieces are loaded with textures, some are smooth or given simple alterations to allow the flame and chemicals to interact.
As a result of manipulating the porcelain into organic forms, often with handles and feet, customers often say the pieces seem to be about to come alive – in fact, some people strike the “poses” they see and remark on the “pots with attitude.” “You seem to really be having fun,” is another frequent comment. I have been greatly inspired by art trips to China and the Yucatan, carving stamps based on Mayan glyphs to complement the personal symbols I had carved.

BIOGRAPHY
Twin Cities native Natasha Poppe is one of those people who said she was “going to be” an artist since childhood. Early arts exposure was from the amazing neighborhood of Prospect Park in Minneapolis, especially the talented and driven Loyce Houlton. Natasha’s undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Lawrence University in Wisconsin also included a minor in East Asian Studies. The formalistic style of ‘70s teaching directed her toward Graphic Design, but thoughts about advertising cigarettes to children, or promoting Walmart, helped re-direct her into art education. Her second degree was in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, then while teaching she earned an M.A., and worked toward a PhD.
Years of teaching art, advocating for the arts, and making art have enriched her perspective in each role. After many years of painting as her major focus, Natasha returned to ceramics in 2002.
Publications
500 Teapots, Volume 2, by Jim Lawton. Lark Books, 2013

Yule Drop Ornaments

$21.00

Handblown art glass drop ornaments in several sparkling swirl color combinations.

6" L x 2" W

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Green and Gold Ornament

$30.00

This festive emerald green and gold holiday ornament was hand blown by the artist.

4" Diameter

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STATEMENT
In my work I use traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors.

BIOGRAPHY
In 2000, at the age of fifteen, David Royce began glassblowing as an apprentice for Tom Rine and Thomas Maras at Island Glass Studios in Minneapolis. During his last two years of high school he continued to work at Island Glass and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minneapolis, where he studied studio glass blowing for three semesters.
Royce continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin: River Falls in 2002, with the intention of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass. However, his direction changed during his sophomore year while on a glassmaking study abroad program in Taiwan. This experience broadened his horizons and when he returned to Minneapolis he decided to take time off from glassblowing and began studies at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology, with a minor in Chinese language and literature in 2006.
In 2005, he re-discovered his passion for glass-making and joined Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where he began working as studio manager and instructor. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Royce has been a full-time independent glass artist.

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When working with traditional forms that are referentially functional, Royce features clean forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency, contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical patterns. The opaque areas are accented with carving. Royce has a unique approach to cold-work. Often, cold-work stresses a precision that adds a quality of mechanical perfection to a piece. However, Royce uses cold-working in lively and unexpected ways that express movement and depth in each piece.

Smoke Ornament

$30.00

Greys are prominent in this hand blown glass ornament. Yours will vary slightly from the piece shown.
4" diameter, 5" overall

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STATEMENT
Any particular day usually begins and ends with glass. Dancing with molten glass is customary, although the dance changes from one day to the next. The unlimited possibilities of the glass blowing process is challenging in itself. What will I make today? And how about tomorrow? Blowing glass requires skill and experience, as the process is very immediate. I enjoy working my glass hot. I have the freedom of transforming 2100 degree molten glass to a piece of art, ready for use the following day. Glass has a reflective quality unlike any other medium and I love the pure translation of color. Creating art is taking risks by defining something original from your perspective and skill. Glass-blowing is both my passion and my lifeline.

BIOGRAPHY
Born in Iowa and raised in Minnesota, Thomas Maras has been blowing glass for nearly twenty years and has been creating glass art in the twin cities since 1998. He holds a BA from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. While there, he met his future wife Rebecca in a ceramics class.

Royal Silver Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features a bright royal blue field with silver dots.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

White Multi Swirls Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features golden swirls on a field of white and multi colored dots.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Golden Swirls Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features golden swirls on a field of amber and multi colored dots.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Aqua Swirls Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features golden swirls on a field of aqua.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Blue Swirls Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features golden swirls on a field of blues.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Green and Blue Ornament

$27.00

Handblown art glass.

5" diameter

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MADE IN GEORGIA

White Multi Dot Ornament

$29.00

Handblown art glass globe features multi colors on a white field.

5" H x 4.25" D

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MADE IN GEORGIA

Red, White and Green Ornament

$30.00

This festive red, white and green confetti holiday ornament was hand blown by the artist.

4" Diameter

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STATEMENT
In my work I use traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors.

BIOGRAPHY
In 2000, at the age of fifteen, David Royce began glassblowing as an apprentice for Tom Rine and Thomas Maras at Island Glass Studios in Minneapolis. During his last two years of high school he continued to work at Island Glass and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minneapolis, where he studied studio glass blowing for three semesters.
Royce continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin: River Falls in 2002, with the intention of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass. However, his direction changed during his sophomore year while on a glassmaking study abroad program in Taiwan. This experience broadened his horizons and when he returned to Minneapolis he decided to take time off from glassblowing and began studies at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology, with a minor in Chinese language and literature in 2006.
In 2005, he re-discovered his passion for glass-making and joined Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where he began working as studio manager and instructor. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Royce has been a full-time independent glass artist.

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When working with traditional forms that are referentially functional, Royce features clean forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency, contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical patterns. The opaque areas are accented with carving. Royce has a unique approach to cold-work. Often, cold-work stresses a precision that adds a quality of mechanical perfection to a piece. However, Royce uses cold-working in lively and unexpected ways that express movement and depth in each piece.

Blue and White Ornament

$30.00

This festive blue and white confetti holiday ornament was hand blown by the artist.

4" Diameter

Ships within 3 days.

STATEMENT
In my work I use traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors.

BIOGRAPHY
In 2000, at the age of fifteen, David Royce began glassblowing as an apprentice for Tom Rine and Thomas Maras at Island Glass Studios in Minneapolis. During his last two years of high school he continued to work at Island Glass and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minneapolis, where he studied studio glass blowing for three semesters.
Royce continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin: River Falls in 2002, with the intention of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass. However, his direction changed during his sophomore year while on a glassmaking study abroad program in Taiwan. This experience broadened his horizons and when he returned to Minneapolis he decided to take time off from glassblowing and began studies at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology, with a minor in Chinese language and literature in 2006.
In 2005, he re-discovered his passion for glass-making and joined Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where he began working as studio manager and instructor. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Royce has been a full-time independent glass artist.

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When working with traditional forms that are referentially functional, Royce features clean forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency, contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical patterns. The opaque areas are accented with carving. Royce has a unique approach to cold-work. Often, cold-work stresses a precision that adds a quality of mechanical perfection to a piece. However, Royce uses cold-working in lively and unexpected ways that express movement and depth in each piece.

Red, Orange and White Ornament

$30.00

This festive red, orange and white holiday ornament was hand blown by the artist.

4" Diameter

Ships within 3 days.

STATEMENT
In my work I use traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors.

BIOGRAPHY
In 2000, at the age of fifteen, David Royce began glassblowing as an apprentice for Tom Rine and Thomas Maras at Island Glass Studios in Minneapolis. During his last two years of high school he continued to work at Island Glass and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minneapolis, where he studied studio glass blowing for three semesters.
Royce continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin: River Falls in 2002, with the intention of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass. However, his direction changed during his sophomore year while on a glassmaking study abroad program in Taiwan. This experience broadened his horizons and when he returned to Minneapolis he decided to take time off from glassblowing and began studies at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology, with a minor in Chinese language and literature in 2006.
In 2005, he re-discovered his passion for glass-making and joined Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where he began working as studio manager and instructor. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Royce has been a full-time independent glass artist.

MORE
When working with traditional forms that are referentially functional, Royce features clean forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency, contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical patterns. The opaque areas are accented with carving. Royce has a unique approach to cold-work. Often, cold-work stresses a precision that adds a quality of mechanical perfection to a piece. However, Royce uses cold-working in lively and unexpected ways that express movement and depth in each piece.

White, Green and Purple Ornament

$30.00

Purple flecks highlight this festive white and green holiday ornament. Hand blown by the artist.

4" Diameter

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STATEMENT
In my work I use traditional glass blowing techniques to achieve a variety of both sculptural and functional forms. My approach to glass relies heavily on layering of colors and extensive cold working and carving to reveal those colors.

BIOGRAPHY
In 2000, at the age of fifteen, David Royce began glassblowing as an apprentice for Tom Rine and Thomas Maras at Island Glass Studios in Minneapolis. During his last two years of high school he continued to work at Island Glass and also attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minneapolis, where he studied studio glass blowing for three semesters.
Royce continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin: River Falls in 2002, with the intention of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass. However, his direction changed during his sophomore year while on a glassmaking study abroad program in Taiwan. This experience broadened his horizons and when he returned to Minneapolis he decided to take time off from glassblowing and began studies at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in child psychology, with a minor in Chinese language and literature in 2006.
In 2005, he re-discovered his passion for glass-making and joined Foci: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where he began working as studio manager and instructor. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Royce has been a full-time independent glass artist.

MORE
When working with traditional forms that are referentially functional, Royce features clean forms that set the stage for a combination of contrasting techniques. The vessels have a sandblasted surface with a luminous semi-transparency, contrasted by sections of opaque colored glass in organic, asymmetrical patterns. The opaque areas are accented with carving. Royce has a unique approach to cold-work. Often, cold-work stresses a precision that adds a quality of mechanical perfection to a piece. However, Royce uses cold-working in lively and unexpected ways that express movement and depth in each piece.