The Michigan Glass Project

[JBob]

if theres anything i can do to help this along im down

[TarHallowGlass]

Its about due time I left the holler. Im in. Ill see if I can drag Rex there. Rex do you hear that you hillbilly goat farmer? You got a space in the Toyotatron. Ohio represent

[bowlpusher]

Well here it boys and girls....

This year's event will take place on June 7th-9th in Detroit. We will kick off the festivities on the evening of June 6th with a cocktail party at the aquarium followed by three days of live music, food, and glassblowers collaborating on multiple artistic creations. The event will provide a space for our sponsors, glass artists, vendors and other attendants to establish new connections as well as expand on existing relationships. Proceeds from 2012 and 2013 events, the sale of the installations, along with silent auction art work and monetary donations will go to the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Thursday, June 6th
Belle Isle Aquarium Reception – Belle Isle Park Detroit, MI
6pm to 9pm
Live Music with Frank Raines and Eastside Jon
Food and Beverages
$25 at the door / $20 pre-sale
https://www.facebook.com/events/507685785961233/
Pre-sale: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6498207313

After Party at Old Miami – 3930 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI
10pm to 2am
Live Music
$5

Friday, June 7th
Main Event Day 1
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
9am to 9pm
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

After Party TBA
10pm to 2am
Live music
$10 / $5 with weekend wristband

Saturday, June 8th
Main Event Day 2
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
9am to 9pm
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Artist Direct After Party at Jam Handy
10pm to 2am
Sponsored by Lost Marble Gallery
Live music
$10 / $5 with weekend wristband

Sunday, June 9th
Main Event Day 3
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
10am to 8pm (Brunch 10am-12pm)
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Movie Night at Woodbridge Garden
9pm to 2am
Live music
Free to attend



Twenty torches: Ten dedicated to our main team of artists; Ten dedicated to local and national glass artists interested in sculplting for our cause.

Live Soft Glass Demonstrations Featuring Local Furnace Glass Masters

Soft Glass Beadwork Station with Recognized Beadmakers from the area

Live Borosilicate Furnace Demonstrations

Live Neon Demonstration

Live Painting with Nationally Recognized Street Artists

Vendors

Raffles and Auctions

Live Music

Food and Beverages



Belle Isle Aquarium is located in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. It was the oldest continually operating aquarium in North America, operating from August 18, 1904 to April 3, 2005. Designed by architect Albert Kahn, the 10,000 square foot aquarium features a beautiful arched ceiling that is completely covered in green glass tile.The Belle Isle Conservancy is continually trying to find donors to aid in the re-opening of the Aquarium. On February 4th, 2012, 4600 people lined up to walk through the building, which was opened for one day during the annual Shiver on the River event. In September 2012, the Aquarium officially re-opened Saturdays from 10am – 3pm. The public response is phenomenal with a weekly line out the door. The Michigan Glass Project donated $12,000 raised from 2012 events and auctions and we are looking forward to an event more successful event this coming June.


Check out our video:
www.themichiganglassproject.com


Featured Glass Artists:
Adam Grafuis
J-Red
Tristan Hodges
Nick Vorhees
Karl Taylor
Talon
Chunk
Alex Vicknair
Jeremy Ross
Tweed
Blade
Turtle
Byron Beres
AI
Doug Zolbert
Ben Birney
Chris Salvin
Joe Comer


Soft Glass Demonstrations:
Marc Vandenberg
Albert Young
Chris Nordin
Mat Cat
Adam Thomas
Louis Sanchez

Participating Artists:
Chuck Gaines
Dave Smith
Chris Hub
Pete Gibbs
Jordan Khondker
Gordon Key
Allison Key
Jesse Knott
Drew Kups
Kobie Solomon
Chris Famelette
Whiskey Pete
Cal Smith
Sheila Farnell Morley
Blake Caudill
Ken Targal
Julian Lievano
Artist Formerly Known as Anderson
Jared Bobak
Jb Martinez
Nik Bogucki
Brett Odet
Forest Schunzel
Charlie Sanford
Corinne Winters
Aymie McKesson
Villarreal Adam
Chris Citrus McHenry
Jason Patterson
White Monkey Glass
Jason Eurich
Ben Lang
Jake Zoller
Galileo Glass
Tim Marlet
Marleyman
Kris Gosselin
Peter Eichenhorn
Jake Zoller
Katie Hammond
Erin Cadet
Wyatt Boyee
Josh Schwark
Joe Palmer
Bryan Corwin
AnnMarie Stanesa
Mike Bragg
Rafeal McBride
Chris Sadjak


Musical Guests to include:
Eastside Jon
Frank Raines
Heady Ruxpin
Walter Glasshouse
DJ Mel Wonder
DJ Head
Craig Hejka
DJ Psycho
DJ Alex V
DJ Defiant
DJ Jefferson
DJ Attak
The Mailman


Sponsored by:
Urban Pheasant Glass
Glasscraft
Northstar
Glass Alchemy
Trautman Art Glass
Skutt Kilns
Glassroots
Global Glassworks
Champs
Chesterfield Glass Art
Lost Marbles Gallery
Aptemal Clothing
Silika
Grassroots
Glass Art and the Flow Magazines
Hot Breath Magazine
Juice Box Studio
Michigan Hot Glass
BDT Hazel Park
Three Doors Down
Bakers Paradise
Proufound Opals
Airgas
Peace Love Spandex
Goldengate Tubing
Dichroic Alchemy
CBS Dichroic
Red Shamrock Productions
Eastside Sprouts
Funk Night Records
Owen Strzelewicz | One-39 Creative
Detroit Exposure
Millking It Productions
Motor City Wine
B Nectar

LODGING INFO:
DoubleTree by Hilton
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, Michigan, 48228
TEL: 1-313-336-3340
Room Block is under The Michigan Glass Project
$99 per night

www.themichiganglassproject.com

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[Dan Kooper]

Damn, thought I was participating.

[Aymie]

I can't wait. We are so excited.

[roughnecked]

Are any of the sponsors glass suppliers in Detroit? I currently purchase from out of state but would gladly buy closer to home if possible.

[Dan Kooper]

I wish. GlassCraft wouldn't let the public into their shop so they wasted a bunch of money. Was so stupid. I would have bought 100% of my stock there. Even if they were only open 1 day a week. But thats neither here nor there.

[JANKYglass]

Not even a participating artist mention for me? I guess i will stay home.its not like I've been blowing glass in Michigan longer than everyone on that list but alex,brett,charlie,and Vandenberg.

[PyroChixRock]

Julian and I will be heading that way tomorrow morning. See you guys there!

PD you better come give me a hug! No staying home!!

[JANKYglass]

Well i'll come since misha is.not often i get hugs from willing chix.

[Dan Kooper]

Anyone need a kiln? Project need to use it?
F420

I can bring it if you need it.
I need a new torch would trade if its a good deal.
I have a f130 and don't need this monster.
I paid 1699$ plus freight last year for it.
Looking for 1200 obo obt
I need tools, glass, torch, whatever. Don't want to drive home with this monster kiln.

[3rdI]

Live feed

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/toketv

[BnL_LYF]

Get at it Michigan! Came across some great local glass up there on my last trip. Flame on, party and do it up!!

Live Stream FTW!

[PyroChixRock]

Danny! No Danny yesterday! Hope to see you today.

[SethBickis]

Way to go Michigan Project!!! Awesome event! It was great to meet so many like minded peeps! Thanks everyone!

[bowlpusher]

Thanks for coming out everyone. I apologize for not nailing down everyone on the participating artist list. At the time i was going off of the torch schedule that Jeremy Ross had set up. I was nice to see a bunch of people from the forum at the show. I will post some pictures on here after the dust settles.

[Dan Kooper]

Someone asked me if I was the guy that looked like pogo.

If your asking me, wouldn't I have to look like him? I was very confused.
So I must resemble pogo?? Because you asked me....

[JBob]

Someone asked me if I was the guy that looked like pogo.

If your asking me, wouldn't I have to look like him? I was very confused.
So I must resemble pogo?? Because you asked me....

you do not really resemble pogo at all...your both white though.