DEARBORN, MI -- 11/09/09 --
If you are getting ready to decorate for the
holidays or shopping for a special gift for a loved one or friend, you
won't want to miss the "Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza" from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Sunday, December 6, 2009. This weekend event, featuring more than 15
styles of hand blown glass ornaments and other unique glass art, will be
held at the Glass Academy, www.glassacademy.com, located at 25331
Trowbridge, near Gulley Road and Michigan Avenue in west Dearborn.
"We'll be decorated for the holidays and shoppers can select from dozens of
glass candy canes, a wide variety of twirl and bubble ornaments,
one-of-a-kind beads, tree toppers and glass straws," said Michelle
Plucinsky, a glass artist and co-owner of the Glass Academy. "Visitors can
also enjoy glass blowing and lampworking demonstrations that will be held
throughout the weekend sale."
Plucinsky hopes that attendance at this weekend event will become an annual
tradition for individuals, couples and families. There is no admission to
attend.
Local ice carver Jeff Prather will demonstrate his artistry outside the
Glass Academy from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, Dearborn Mayor
John B. O'Reilly, Jr. will stop by to design a glass vase that will be
raffled off during the two-day event. In addition, Kris Jablonski will be
pulling sugar, a pastry chef's version of glassmaking, for patrons to
enjoy.
During live glass blowing demonstrations, visitors will also be able to
purchase or commission custom work created by Master glassblower Chris
Nordin. These are ideal pieces for gift giving to a special someone and
for glass art collectors.
The "Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza" follows a highly successful
and well attended Glass Pumpkin Fest & Sale that was held in October.
Prices for the holiday sale will range from $10 to $500, to provide for
unique gift giving and the opportunity to purchase Michigan made products.
Several museum quality pieces produced by Furnace Design Studio, which is
housed within the Glass Academy building, will also be available for
viewing in a separate display area.
For more information about the "Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza,"
call 313-561-4527 or visit www.glassacademy.com.
About the Glass Academy
The Glass Academy was founded by Michelle Plucinsky and Chris Nordin, who
are owners of Furnace Design Studio which is located in the same facility.
The school is a Michigan state certified Proprietary Trade School. It
includes state-of-the-art equipment, tools, gallery, dining area, and ample
space for special events along with secure parking. More information is
available at www.glassacademy.com or by call 313-561-4527.
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Media Contacts:
Michelle Plucinsky
313-561-4527
Email Contact
Margaret Blohm, APR
Margaux & Associates, LLC
313-406-3467
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