Glassblowing studio open to public in Mundelein

Posted November 19, 2013 11:38 am

James R. Wilbat Glass Studio submission

Local artist James R. Wilbat will open his glassblowing studio to the public on five upcoming weekends.

Wilbat will feature free glassblowing demonstrations in his studio, 854 Tower Road in the Cairo Industrial Park, Mundelein.

Celebrating 22 years at this location, the glassblowing open houses will feature continuous glassblowing demonstrations by Wilbat, visiting glassblowers and demonstrators, glass designs not available outside the studio, refreshments and a drawing to win a piece of Wilbat‘s hand-blown glass.

All ages are welcome to come and be captivated by the beauty of hot glass.

Open house dates and hours are every weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 22, as well as Friday, Nov. 29. Directions and more details are available at www.wilbatglass.com or (847) 940-0015.

In 2013, Wilbat has won numerous awards for his distinctive glass, including the Port Clinton Art Festival, Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, Coconut Grove Arts Festival and Atlanta Art Festival.

He is known for his colorful, whimsical glass designs that reflect his love of abstract expressionist painting.

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