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AT DESERT GLASSHOPPER STUDIO, WE BELIEVE IN
TEACHING POSSIBILITIES.....
Desert GlassHopper
Studio began it's existince in a building
filled with glass art history, located in the old Historic Art
District in Cave Creek. The studio had been the former
studio(s) of glass artists: Melissa Paxton, Fire &
Fusion Glass Academy, Coyote Glass, Red Hot Glass, & Cave
Creek Glassworks.
Desert GlassHopper
Studio is the home of internationally
known glass artist Peggy Pettigrew Stewart.
Desert Glasshopper Studio is known for being innovative, creative,
and teaching cutting edge techniques in glass. There are
always talented glass artists working in the studio
throughout the year. Throughout the year, the
studio offers exciting glass workshops, and studio rental
time.
The
studio offers workshops taught by Glass Artists from
around the globe. The workshops are
about contemporary glass art: fused & kiln formed glass,
kiln cast glass, sandcarved / sandblasted glass, coldworking,
slumping & molding, & more. We have two studios, both
are equipped with state of the art equipment.
Desert GlassHopper Studio opened in
October 2002, after Red Hot Glass closed. From a humble beginning, Desert GlassHopper
Studio ( Fire & Fusion glass workshops) have become one of
the top studios to learn about warm & cold glass
techniques: Fused & kiln formed glass. We are
master glass sandcarvers. FLOAT GLASS & Plasma Fusion
glass are just a few of our creative classes. Our
studio is a full time professional glass studio, staffed by full
time glass artists.
Desert GlassHopper Glass
Gallery is A wonderful &
incredible place to visit. In addition to our studio &
workshop center, we have our own glass art gallery. Filled with
wonderful glass art created by many talented
artists.
Here you can learn, practice, purchase, or
have custom glass art created for you. Located in Carefree
Arizona, on the grounds of the beautiful Five-star
resort: CAREFREE RESORT &
VILLAS. The resort has some of the most
beautiful vistas, incredible rooms & casitas, a fabulous
spa, and many "true Southwestern"
adventures. The studio is located in
the Destination Adventure Center at the resort.
Carefree has so much to offer (and reasons to
visit, OTHER than glass). Some of the best golf courses
anywhere, great places to visit, eat, shop, & enjoy. Lots of art
galleries (and studios) to visit. World class artists are in the
area (Bronze artist Michael D'Ambrosi, Artists (and gallery
owners) Keith & Kathy Jones, and many more.
Desert GlassHopper
Studio is a professional glass studio & workshop center
dedicated to fulfilling the needs of those who
love contemporary glass
art.
WE
OFFER WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE, regardless of experience, we have
something for you.
We offer
scholarships throughout the year. We are proud of our "special
programs". Near & dear to us are: "It is
never to late to start again" adults, "at-risk / special needs" teens. Unique
programs developed to provide encouragement and support for those
who have been through major health and life issues. Our
programs help provide everyone with "something special" to enrich
their lives, worlds, & environment
Desert
Glasshopper Studio & Gallery @ The Carefree Resort
& Villas: 37220 N. Mule Train Road, Casita 3061, Carefree
AZ
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Phone: (480) 488-2425
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Fax
(480) 488-6384
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Mailing
address: P.O.Box
264, Cave Creek Az (USA) 85327
Please
check back often for updated schedules and
offerings. Updates are made
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