Phoenix Glass Studio

What an amazing local art vendor!
I came in for a First Friday event and had a wonderful time! Upon entering, we were advised that there would be a glass blowing demonstration. They offered us complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages, which was a nice touch.
The glass blower was extremely engaging and explained what he was doing every step of the way. He let us look into the heat areas and the kilns and talked through how the whole process worked. It was really a great time watching the demonstration.
Upon entering the shop, we were really impressed with the amount of different artisanal glass objects that they sell. Every piece in here is unique and beautiful. We ended up walking out with 3 unique Christmas ornaments that we will enjoy for years to come. Definitely check this place out! It is a fun experience with great products!

Gott Glass? Well… you should!
I had the opportunity to take a glass blowing class here with my friend Karen F. and had such a great time. Not only is the owner Susan Gott, inexplicably talented, she was very friendly, patient, and helpful.
I have always wanted to try glass blowing (insert wise cracks here), but I never made it happen. I was so excited when Karen mentioned the opportunity to me and jumped at the chance to go!
Before the start of our lesson, we had a chance to roam Susan’s studio. Her work is nothing short of amazing. There are so many gorgeous things to choose from and they are priced quite reasonable, too.
The Phoenix Glass Studio is located in Seminole Heights. Would you have expected anywhere else for this amazing studio? This Friday (¹¹⁄₀₇), Susan will be participating in the Seminole Heights First Fridays Gallery Walk. The gallery will also be open for First Friday in December (¹²⁄₀₅). Even more exciting, the studio is offering workshops and demos on Friday, 11/​27, Saturday, 11/​28, and Friday, ¹²⁄₀₅.
If you are looking for a unique gift or something different for your home, you should most definitely stop by. Be sure to checkout Susan’s website at:
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Pictures of my glass pumpkin will be uploaded soon. Karen F. is holding it hostage for some reason or another…

After taking a glass blowing class, I need to bump my rating for Phoenix Glass Studio up from 4 stars to 5 stars.
I love that the Owner, Susan Gott, worked with me every step of the way in creating my glass pumpkin for Halloween. From the very start of the process and explaining step by step what would occur, to actually putting it in motion, it was a great experience from beginning to end. She even planned perfect photo opportunities.
The studio offers ornament glass blowing in December, and glass flower creation for Mother’s Day. Susan is also now participating in the Seminole Heights First Friday events, so stop by and check out her studio. Plus, with the holidays coming, this is a great spot to pick up cool and unique gifts.

We brought our 14 year old son here last Saturday to blow his own glass Christmas ornament and what a wonderful group of people they were. The instructor was patient and kind and made the experience very memorable for my son. The ornament came out beautiful! The entire staff was helpful, welcoming and very courteous. The gallery in the back was full of beautiful things to look at and purchase. This is a Seminole Heights gem. Support this local business!

One of the best parts of my trip to Tampa.
The sign said welcome so I walked on in. Evelyn, the Studio Manager found me a few minutes later, welcomed me and showed me around. She gave me a brief run down of the ovens and the 750 pounds of molten glass they use each week. She explained about the casts they use and the colors they add and what happens to all the broken leftovers. She even offered to show me how they «charge» the ovens, adding additional material after pieces have been made.
She was bright and energetic and friendly and capable of slinging 50 pounds sacks of chemicals easier than you’d ever suppose.
They were having an open house a couple days after I visited that the kids would have loved but sadly California to Florida is a pretty serious drive so we had to pass.
And peek behind the studio and take a look at that spectacular tree house. It was all I could do to resist running over for an inner child satisfying, up close and personal kind of a look.

Susan Gott has long been a fixture in the Florida arts scene, and her sprawling studio/​glass blowing/​making facility in Seminole Heights is always a great place to visit, and an even better place to drop some cash.
A few times a year she holds open house type events and does glass blowing deal, decorates and has a nice little party type atmosphere for all who come.
The rest of the year, you can call ahead and/​or just stop in and knock and see what she has created. Prices range from 20 bucks to 10K+ for some of the bigger pieces, and she does a good deal of public art these days.
She always has a smile and always has great work on display.
I follow her on Facebook, where she sends out invites for her occasional open house events.