Dave Lee of Valparaiso had always been interested in the end result of glassblowing as a consumer, but his shift from customer to creator came 11 years ago when his wife learned of a glassblowing class in Benton Harbor, Michigan. “At the time my youngest son Bryan was 16, and being that he’s very artistic, …
Hot Shop Valpo and Marc Adams School of Woodworking joined forces to provide students more curriculum. Marc, owner of Marc Adams School of Woodworking, dreamed of branching into the art of glass blowing when he first started his woodworking school. Dave and Bryan Lee, of Hot Shop Valpo, turned Marc’s dream into reality. According to …
What is glass blowing? No longer a niche artform, glassblowing is an ancient art that is growing in popularity. Netflix shined a light on the glassblowing movement with their competition show “Blown Away”. Ten talented artists contend for $60,000 and the coveted “Champion” title. The binge-worthy reality TV show has different challenges each episode. Viewers …
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Giving a gift is more fun than receiving. The perfect gift shows someone how much you care. However, finding that showstopping gift is a struggle; especially when someone has everything! It is easy to shop online for all your gifts, but why take the easy way out? The best gift to give and receive is …
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Dune Prairie is HSV’s signature piece of art that represents the area in which we live and helps us celebrate our 5 th year being recognized by Indiana Artisan . Be sure to visit Indiana Dunes Tourism . For more about this beautiful land in our very own backyard click here.
HOT! HOT! HOT! Over the 4th of July holiday weekend we took time to place a new crucible in the furnace and do maintenance. There definitely was a lot of popping and glowing!! Happy 4th of July!
Dave and Bryan spent 10 days teaching glassblowing matriculation classes in April at Marc Adam’s School of Woodworking.
We’re excited to let everyone that our very own Dave Lee is now an organization Member for Indiana Artisan. Indiana Artisan is a great organization and you can learn more about them at https://www.indianaartisan.org/.
Hot Shop Valpo Golden Easter Egg Hunt Weekend 2019— Downtown Valpo with clues being given on Facebook and Instagram! The weekend before was spent at aPop Up event of making your own Easter egg.
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of #919 from Boone Grove spent their meeting learning about the art of glassblowing. They ended the meeting with roasting marshmallows over molten glass making a Scout favorite- S more’s!!
