Glass and Ornament 'Extravaganza' Starts Saturday

  Our friends at The Glass Academy and Furnace Design Studio are hosting a “Holiday Glass Art & Ornament Extravaganza” this weekend from 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday and from 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. The event will feature more than 15 styles of hand blown glass ornaments and other unique glass art.
  “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 the event will become a distinctive annual tradition for people throughout the community. One good way to start: admission is free.
  Local ice-carver Jeff Prather will demonstrate his artistry outside the Glass Academy on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will stop by to design a glass vase that will be raffled off during the two-day event.
  Throughout the weekend, visitors will also be able to purchase or commission custom work created by Master glassblower Chris Nordin.
  It’s a great opportunity to see your neighbors and get a unique gift, all while supporting a vital Dearborn business. The Glass Academy is located at 25331 Trowbridge, near Gulley Road and Michigan Avenue in west Dearborn. For more detail, call 561-4527 or visit www.glassacademy.com.