Chaos Glassworks

Very cool glass blowing shop in Sutter Creek. The atmosphere is slightly industrial, open air building with exposed frame and girders, and super cute pet chickens running around. Feed them and now you have new best friends. The artwork is simply amazing. From small glass figures and paper weights, to huge glass plates and hanging lamps. Spend anywhere from $ 10 to $ 10,000 here. Great assortment of glass pendants and pins. Gift ideas galore. Do not miss this place if you’re visiting Sutter Creek!

This place is really cool! Bring your kids to come watch this guy make glass sculptures… and come feed their chicken. Yes they have a pet chicken that hangs out just like a dog or cat, but you should see the very unique things they have made. Your going to need a good chunk of money if you intend to purchase one of their products but they are no doubt very beautiful.

I regret not rating them previously. On our twice yearly visits to Sutter Creek, I always come in to see, touch, browse and buy. The Hopmans create amazing glass works that mesmerize the eye and fulfill the soul’s need for meaningful beauty. It’s magic to take basically sand, add color and create art. Each time I wonder in, I buy. Their glass makes amazing presents and where else can you find individual hand crafted pieces of alchemy for such a reasonable price? Be sure to visit (say Hi to the chickens) and prepare yourself for enchantment.

Dude, there’s a frickin’ pet chicken! That alone should be worth a stop for any sightseeing tour in Sutter Creek.
My mom’s a fan of this gallery and I can now say that I am too. She’s a bit more excited about the large blown glass than I am, but I found a number of pieces that caught my eye. I was especially interested in their glass pumpkins and glass beads.
We left the shop without making a purchase this time, but I’m still in love with the clown fish piece my mom purchased a few years ago and added to a necklace she made that I get complimented on all the time.
Another cool tidbit about this open air art shop is that you can come in for demonstrations and classes. How cool is that?! Almost as cool as the chicken.

When I walk into this place I wish I were rich because there are so many things I want to buy. The glass work is both made and sold at this studio shop.
Just some of what you will find is large plates, lots of bowls, paperweights, and incredible pendants in animal shapes that are very detailed and beautiful, some realistic and some that are fanciful.
Take a trip to Sutter Creek and be sure not to miss Chaos Glassworks.

This is a fabulous place to learn about glass blowing and purchase beautiful pieces of art! My 8 year old boy and 10 year old girl were absolutely spellbound watching Heather make a piece of abstract art on one day and two days later, watching David make a small round vase. They liked it so much that they made us go back to get the first piece they saw made. The Hopmans were so happy to explain to my kids exactly what they were doing as they blew the glass and created the pieces. It was really a great experience for them! The pieces they make are truly beautiful and one-​of-​a-​kind. They have a wide variety of colors and styles available. I highly recommend visiting them if you are in Sutter Creek.

Controlled chaos can be a beautiful thing. That’s what I found at Chaos Glassworks, or what I like to call «David Hopman’s Wonder Emporium.»
It’s a cozy, converted barn set back from the main street in Sutter Creek. Gorgeous, abstract glass creations populate every corner of the unique shop/​store space. These aren’t cheap pieces of art, but the price is justified when you consider the uniqueness of the craftsmanship. Best of all, Mr. Hopman himself can often be found hand blowing glass creations from wind chimes to paperweights in a corner glass oven. I am continually awed by his craftsmanship and amazing displays. He is happy to occasionally stop what he is doing and school visitors on his craft.
If you’re planning a visit, be sure to call ahead of time as his hours may vary. He is open for special appointments for serious buyers.

What a find! This is glass manufacturing and sales at it’s best. The owners make all of their creations on-​site and if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, they’ll make it for you. David is a master glass-​blower. I found a hanging lamp in his shop, but wanted one a little larger. He made it for me on-​the-​spot. I told Dave that it was «worth the price of admission just to see the look on my husband’s face», while he was blowing the glass. Obviously, it doesn’t cost anything to look; by the «price of admission», I was referring to what I was about to pay for the custom made lamp. You definately get what you pay for. The workmanship is top-​notch.
Go by for a look at all the beautiful work Dave and his wife, Heather, have on display. You’ll be glad you did.