Holiday Shopping!

Happy Holidays from Marble City Glassworks!
We are taking orders on Etsy this holiday season.
Please visit our store for our unique selections of handmade glass gifts and decorations.
Contact us for the super special local shoppers coupon code.
We also offer gift certificates for glassblowing classes. Visit our web site for more information about Marble City Glassworks adventures in hot glass.

www.marblecityglassworks.com

Ornament Sessions Added

Saturday sessions added for 2013

Nov. 30th Ornament Session 

Dec. 7th Ornament Session 

Dec. 14th Ornament Session 

Dec. 21st Ornament Session 

Marble City Glassworks invites you to come blow your own ornament this
holiday season!  This interactive experience gives you an intimate encounter with hot-formed glass.
The session lasts from 4pm – 9pm and each ornament experience takes about 20 minutes.

You pick the colors and style and we will guide you through the process of creating your own holiday decoration that you get to take home and cherish forever.
It’s fun, fast paced, and something you will never forget. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities.  Each ornament experience is $40.

Reserve your time to blow at: http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/ 

The ornaments will need to cool down slowly before they can go home with you. We will arrange for you to pick up your treasure or have it safely mailed to you.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Do you have 4 or more people in your group? Check out our private group sessions:

http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/NewSite/?page_id=448

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2013 Foothills Craft Guild Fall Show

Join us for the 2013 Foothills Craft Guild Fall Show at the Jacob Building (here's a map) November 15th – 17th Fri & Sat 10-6p, Sun 11-5.
Matt will be demonstrating the mobile hot shop outside.
Come see us!
Click here for more information: http://foothillscraftguild.org/annual-show/

Blow Your Own Ornament

Marble City Glassworks invites you to come blow your own ornament this holiday season!
Fridays November 8th & 22nd and December 6th through 20th: 4pm – 9pm each day.

This interactive experience gives you an intimate encounter with hot-formed glass. You pick the colors and style and we will guide you through the process of creating your own holiday decoration that you get to take home and cherish forever. It’s fun, fast paced, and something you will never forget.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities. Each ornament experience is $40.

Register here: http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/NewSite/?page_id=813

The ornaments will need to cool down slowly before they can go home with you. We will arrange for you to pick up your treasure or have it safely mailed to you.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Do you have 4 or more people in your group? Check out our private group sessions:
http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/NewSite/?page_id=448

Foothills Fall Festival Oct 11-13th

Join us for one of the most anticipated events in the southeast October 11 - 13, 2013! Nestled at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville, Tennessee hosts three days of amazing world class concerts, juried arts and crafts, and activities, shows, and much more for the whole family. We’re setting the stage for you this October!

http://www.foothillsfallfestival.com/

2013 UT Distinguished Alumni

 Congratulations to all the award winners!  

http://volsconnect.com/

First Friday October 4th Pumpkin Blow 2013

Come on over to Marble City Glassworks for our second pumpkin blow of the season!

First Friday October, 4th from 4pm-9pm.

You pick the colors and we will guide you through the process of sculpting a pumpkin out of hot glass that you can cherish forever.

Each pumpkin takes approximately 20 minutes to make; $50 a pumpkin.

Folks are welcome to come and watch, and you can let us know when you plan to come, if you want to blow a pumpkin. 

We have 30 slots for this pumpkin blow. Click here to let us know when you are coming.

http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/NewSite/?event=pumpkin-blow

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The glass must cool down slowly before you can take it home. We will make arrangements with you to pick up your pumpkin or have it mailed to you. 

We are at 1045 Artella Dr, Knoxville, TN ‎ Here's a map to the shop http://goo.gl/maps/4toqU

2013 Knoxville Film Festival!

Congratulations to the 2013 Knoxville Film Festival award winners! 

Hand crafted awards by Marble City Glassworks. 

http://www.knoxvillefilmfestival.com/awards/

Blow Your Own: Make a Pumpkin September 20th 2-8pm

You're invited to come out to Marble City Glassworks for our 1st annual pumpkin blow!

Friday September, 20th from 2pm-8pm. 

You pick the colors and we will guide you through the process of sculpting a pumpkin out of hot glass that you can cherish forever. 

Each pumpkin takes approximately 20 minutes to make; $50 a pumpkin.

Folks are welcome to come and watch, and you can let us know when you plan to come, if you want to blow a pumpkin. 

Click here to let us know when you are coming.

The glass must cool down slowly before you can take it home. We will make arrangements with you to pick up your pumpkin or have it mailed to you.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

We are at 1045 Artella Dr, Knoxville, TN ‎ Here's a map to the shop http://goo.gl/maps/4toqU

Hummingbird Festival 2013

Join us for the Hummingbird Festival at Ijams Nature Center Aug. 24, 9am - 5pm

One tree sculpture installed... Check!

Mixed media metal public art by Burning Art: Zophia Kneiss, Aespyre:Preston Farabow,  Marble City Glassworks: Matt Salley and Chris Szaton at Gerdau Ameristeel

Special thanks to Lisa Duncan and the Dogwood Arts Festival for all their support!

Upcoming Events Spring 2013

Artitude is April 26th Won't you join us in supporting the Cancer Support Community East Tennessee? https://www.donationpay.org/cancersupport/artitude.php

Vestival is May 11th. It's Knoxville's celebration of the South. Gather with us for music, arts, and food that bring to life the culture of South Knoxvillehttp://candoromarble.org/?carous=what-a-celebration 

Find us on historic Market Square every Saturday from 9a.m. to 2p.m., May through November . http://knoxvillemarketsquare.com/farmersmarket/

Time For Dogwood Arts

We are excited to participate in the spring festivities of the Dogwood Arts Festival. The annual festival gathers together regional arts, crafts and performers to celebrate the glorious blooming of the dogwood tree. Join us for the fun! 
April 12-14, 2013 we will be at the Market Square Art Fair

Come watch the boys blow glass all day April 20-21, 2013 during the Dogwood Art DeTour

ArtXtravaganza 2013

Join us for ArtXtravaganza 2013 at Webb School of Knoxville. The annual art show brings together over 70 acclaimed artists to benefit Webb School. Come out to West Knoxville and see the wide range of artistic talent all under one roof  March 8-10th. 

Webb's Lee Athletic Center
9800 Webb School Drive

Doors Open:
Fri., Mar. 9 1 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 10 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 11 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

http://artxtravaganza.com/

2013 Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show Feb 15-17

Join us February 15-17, 2013 at the
Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show
http://www.dogwoodhouseandgarden.com/

Exhibiting at the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville February 8 - 10, 2013

We will be exhibiting with Nashville Lines Gallery at the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville

http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/MattSalley/MattSalley.html

http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/ChrisSzaton/Szaton.html

SHOW HOURS:

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nashville Convention Center
Preview Party, Thurs. Feb 7, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Collectors Party, Fri. Feb 8, 6 - 8 p.m.

Celebrating its 23rd year, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville brings together extraordinary antique and horticultural dealers, magnificent gardens, and world-renowned lecturers.

One Cool Dude for Snow Day 2013

The Beardsley Community Farm provides education in sustainable food production for the Knoxville community and dontates their healthy food to area help organizations. We are proud to sponsor their fundraising efforts again this year with this cool dude sculpted by Chris Szaton at Marble City Glassworks.  

Join our little friend for Snow Day 2013: A CAC Beardsley Community Farm Benefit and bid in a silent auction to win him for your own.

Book a group glass session

Bring your friends for a fun time working with the artists at Marble City Glassworks.

We offer group session for 4-12 people, allowing each personal time working with the artists, as well as demonstrations for community and school groups by appointment.


Click here to contact us about having your group or class out to the studio.