Our Continuing Mission....

Captains's Log: Our first real trek in our new craft, and we are travelling from the icy rocky mountains of Alberta into the warm interior valleys of British Columbia. Our transformed truck, now dubbed Optimus Prime, is equipped with all the shielding and tools to protect it and us heroes from the treacherous trails and obstacles that may befall us on this 5 day mission.
 

Our destination is the lovely township of Abbotsford where one of the largest art markets around is taking place, and we are invited to entertain guests with our theatre and glass blowing skills.

Will Mandy and Kai voyage safely through the terrifying natural barrier dividing these two Canadian provinces, and reach their destination safely?

Will Optimus Prime's new nick name win out over 'Little Bessy'?

Stay tuned to find out!!!

Making Winter Mountain Themed Cups, In the Mountains During Winter

We are asked a lot about blowing glass in the winter time and if it get too cold for glass blowing. In our 200 square foot truck, we actually have a melt furnace that is on 24 hours a day and keeps glass inside of it molten at 1200C. Our unique space is quite nice all the time on the inside, and when we lower the stage, we get the best of two worlds. Cold from the outside keeping the sweat away, and warmth from the inside keeping our buns warm.

The Only Way To Paint A Glass Studio on Wheels....

Our logo and truck paint design are compliments of the talented Kelly Kuhl, graphic designer & fashion designer, and will bling out our exterior.

Next step, meet with some friends at Protospace makers community in Calgary and see about building some interesting lights, and equipment.

Designing a Glass Studio... In a Truck!

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We bought a truck!! A huge 26 foot moving truck that very soon will house our hot glass blowing equipment and be the stage for our live glass blowing shows. It is going to be retro fitted with a sliding wall that will become a stage, where we will make glass art from molten glass that 1000+ degree Celsius.

The Glass House Collective is coming, stay tuned for more updates.