Glass
Liberty Arts operates a large, public-access, “hot-shop” glassblowing studio and offers the following:
· Classes - Introduction to Glassblowing
· Private instruction and workshops
· Studio rentals
· Special events
Managed by designer and artist Elijah Leed and Leigh Hayes, the studio is a regional mecca for glass art enthusiasts of all kinds; whether you’re a commercial gaffer, hobbyist, novice or just an admirer of beautiful glass and the process by which it’s made.
Classes and Instruction start with an introductory, hands-on, 14-hour course over 4 sessions to learn the fundamentals of shaping and working with glass. Improve your skills with private lessons and specialty workshops.
Elijah making a cake plate dome.
Rentals Practice and create your glass art on your schedule by renting one of our 2 large (20”) glory holes. For more information, please visit our Rentals Information page.
Events Several events are regularly and seasonally held in our glass studio –
· Feast from the Furnace- Guests dine on multi-course, small plate meals prepared by local celebrity chefs and cooked in our glass furnace at 1800 degrees. Between courses our guests marvel at watching Leigh and Elijah make a complex, one-of-a-kind glass vessel which is raffled off to a lucky winner at night’s end.
· Make-Ur-Own-Often held during Durhams 3rd Friday events, the public is invited to participate in making their own glass formed objects including flowers, pumpkins, eggs and globes.
No experience necessary.
Liberty’s Glass Shop in action
