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Volcano time!
The Volcano series is yet another interpretation of our understanding of glass as a molten material. this series is defined by the graceful wave of the lip, the placement of the exterior clear bitwork around the bowl of the piece, and the hot sculpted glass ribbons that curl tantalizingly off the body into a base. [...]
Quote of the day
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle
February Exhibits with Gifts of Art
BLOWN AWAY: EPIPHANY STUDIOS GLASS April Wagner A glassmaker from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, April Wagner creates beautiful hand-blown glass at her studio – epiphany studios in Pontiac, Michigan. Wagner has been working with molten glass since 1993, and she creates each piece by hand working at a 2000°F furnace. Whether functional [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. -Voltaire
Valentines day shopping!
epiphany studio will be open this Thurs 10am to 8pm to the public for valentines day shopping! hand-made means made with love
Studio Hours
epiphany studio will be open Wed and Thurs 10am to 8pm to the public for valentines day shopping!
Studio will be open…
epiphany studios will be open Wed and Thurs 10am to 8pm to the public for valentines day shopping!
♥ Tonight ♥
♥ TONIGHT IS FIRST THURSDAY OPEN STUDIO at epiphany glass studios is a great night to watch glass blowing for free. Handmade heart shape paperweights to flowers that never fade- each handcrafted work of art expresses sentiment that words alone cannot. See these heartfelt gifts of art being made tonight at the studio- 4-9 pm ♥
Open Studio Event
First Thursday Open Studio Event at epiphany glass studios for 2013 is tomorrow 4pm-9pm. Our glass artist have been busy working on a special handcrafted valentine gift items- flowers that never fade, heart shaped paperweights or make your own flower with one of our artists.
First Thursdays
First Thursdays Open Studio at epiphany glass return again for 2013 beginning on February 7, 4-9 pm. This month we celebrate love and romance with special handcrafted works of art. Handmade heart shaped paperweights to flowers that never fade. See these unique gifts of art made and available for purchase or make your own flower [...]
Thursday…
Thursday is open studio! 4-9pm. Tell your friends to come. art, food and wine!
Glass of the Romans
Until about 50 B.C. glass objects could only be made slowly due to the limited techniques available. One bottle could take several days to make via casting or cutting techniques. Core-formed objects may have taken 45 minutes to create. Glass furnace technology was such that only small amounts of glass could be made at one [...]
Quote of the day
There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun. Pablo Picasso
Open Studio
Next Thursday is open studio! 4-9pm epiphany has many unique gifts that will thrill your loved one this February. Everything is handmade here locally in Pontiac, Michigan. Do your Valentine’s day shopping at our open studio Feb 7th 4-9pm
Quote of the day
Creativity takes courage. Henri Matisse
New and Unique Gift Ideas for Valentines Day
Valentines Day is fast approaching and so is the time when you will need to buy your significant other a Valentines gift. If you are tired of the customary flower, jewelry, chocolates, and teddy bears, you may want to consider a different approach. epiphany has many unique gifts that will thrill your loved one this [...]
Glassblowing Terms
If the gaffer does not already have at the bench, usually will just yell out, “I need the Soffi!” or “I need the Puffer!”. Typically used by the gaffer to add air to a piece, after transfering to the punty, i.e. to “open up” the bowl of the piece being worked on.
Glassblowing Terms
Reducing Color: Certain colors of rod, frit, or powder will change colors if they are exposed to a reducing flame. This is a flame lacking in oxygen. Students will sometimes place newspaper into the glory hole (the paper then quickly catches fire, and the fire robs the glory hole of oxygen, and thereby the piece [...]
Oakwood Arts for the Spirit
We are honored to be apart of Oakwood Arts for the Spirit. April’s artwork is on exhibition in the 3D galleries at both Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, as well as Oakwood SouthShore Hospital and Medical Center. The exhibition goes through March 2013. Oakwood Arts for the Spirit is designed to create an environment that [...]
Studio time!
We love blowing glass in the winter! It’s freezing outside, but it’s nice and hot here at epiphany!
A note from Keith Haring to an aspiring artist
“Whatever you want to do, the only secret is to believe in it and satisfy yourself.” A note from Keith Haring to an aspiring artist.
Quote of the day
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Don’t wait until the last minute to find that perfect gift for your special someone. We have many one of kind handmade special gifts for your special someone! Stop by the studio for our monthly open studio. Thursday, February 7th, 4-9pm.
Quote of the day
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
North American International Auto Show
Did you know that the first auto show was held in Detroit in 1907 at Beller’s Beer Garden at Riverside Park and since then annually except 1943-1952. It was renamed the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Since 1965, it has been held at Cobo Center where it occupies nearly 1 million square feet [...]
I ❤ epiphany
Will you be our Valentine ? No matter who’s got your heart this Valentine’s Day, you’ll find the perfect gift for them here at epiphany!
Quote of the day
“Inspiration does exist but it must find you working.” Pablo Picasso
Prototyping…
At epiphany today, we are prototyping some new wine bottle coasters! They are extra special and will fit your Jumbo size bottle of wine!
Dr. Suess
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try” – Dr. Seuss
World Class Glass Facility of epiphany
In July of 1997 epiphany began the process of building their own state of the art glass studio in Pontiac, Michigan. As of February 1, 2000 this 4,000 square foot studio is fully operational. Spiral Arts, who built the studios of Lino Tagliapietra, Steuben, and the Corning Museum, built much of epiphany’s studio equipment especially [...]
What do you think?
A few days ago I posted about Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013, which is Emerald green. What do you think of emerald as the 2013 color of the year? What are your thoughts on this color, does it get a yay or nay from you? How will use this color? Let us know! [...]
Interior design
Glass is a popular interior design material for a variety of uses in both contemporary and traditional looks. The use of glass as a decorative interior design material gained popularity in America during the Art Nouveau movement in the late 1800s, with the help of artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of [...]
PANTONE color of the year
The color company pantone has selected ‘emerald’ as the color of the year for 2013. it has been described as ‘lively. radiant. lush…a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.’ leatrice eiseman, executive director of the pantone color institute® says: ‘the most abundant hue in nature, the human [...]
Back to work…
It’s Back to work at epiphany! It’s a new year and time to start some amazing new projects!
On the eleventh day of Christmas…
On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping
On the tenth day of Christmas…
On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Ten Lords a Leaping…
On the ninth day of Christmas…
On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing…
On the eighth day of Christmas…
On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Eight Maids a Milking…
On the seventh day of Christmas…
On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Seven Swans a Swimming…
On the fifth day of Christmas…
On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Five Golden Rings…
On the fourth day of Christmas…
On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Four blue ribbons…
On the third day of Christmas…
On the third day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Three glass flowers…
On the second day of Christmas…
On the second day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Two tumblers tumbling… Glass Tumblers by, epiphany studio e line.
On the first day of Christmas…
The Twelve Days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and run through the eve of Epiphany (January 6.) So we thought it would be fun to honor the season with our own rendition… The Twelve Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: A partridge in a pear [...]
Need a last minute gift ?
Stop by the studio today we will be there till about 3pm. pick out your perfect last min gift now!
epiphany’s workshop
Paperweight making day!!! all the beautiful colors in world make our paperweights, and bringing cheer to all! e
The perfect gift
Looking for that perfect gift for a co-worker? Looking to brighten up your workspace? This set is for you then! Stop by the studio this Saturday 11am-4pm.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
epiphany loves the snow! It turns the studio into magical workshop! The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? [...]
Concentration on crafting
Check out this article on April Wagner of epiphany studios, from the Detroit News: Artist and owner April Wagner concentrates on crafting a Christmas ornament at her Epiphany Glass Studio in Pontiac on Sunday. Epiphany hosted a three-day open houseover the weekend that featured glassblowing demonstrations by Wagner and her team. From The Detroit News: [...]
give the gift of epiphany!
epiphany’s studio e line, is the perfect price point, featuring pulled flowers, tumblers, business card holders, wine coasters and more. each one is hand made, in our private glass blowing studio. We also offer make your own glass flower. for $50 we will guide you through the process of making your own glass flower. Call [...]
New pumpkins
Fresh out of the oven… Brand new pumpkins from epiphany’s studio e line. These pumpkins wont last long get em while you can!
Holiday shopping
Holiday shopping ? We have lots of cool fun gift ideas. All hand made here at our studio. ornaments $36 tumblers $45 business card holders $25 flowers $25 pumpkins $35 wine coasters $55 Stop by the studio saturday 11-4pm or check out our work at The Detroit Shoppe in Somerset and downtown in Detroit.
Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah (pronounced HAH-nə-kə] Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, Tiberian: Ḥănukkāh, usually spelled חנוכה, pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah, Chanukkah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean [...]
Remember…
epiphany will be open every Saturday in December 11-4 pm. Stop in to pick out a one of a kind, handcrafted gift.
Last Chance!
Today is the last day of the holiday show. 12-6 pm. Make sure to come by the studio and see some amazing art, and live glassblowing demos. This is also the last day we will be offering the 15 % off.
Last Night…
What a great time last night at the show! Tons of new faces and fun. Today we’ll be open from 12-6. Come in and see some hot glassblwing demonstrations, get cool affordable gifts or a beautiful one-of-a-kind sculpture for that special someone! Here’s another one of April’s new mini sculptures.
Cleaning day!
It’s dusting day today! We are busy cleaning all the glass sculptures, and making the studio perfect for the holiday show. (Starts tomorrow at 4 pm! )
Sculpture of the day
One of the pieces just finished for the show this weekend. Starts Friday at 4 – hope to see you
#Giving Tuesday – A national day of giving on Nov. 27, 2012
“A movement to create a national day of giving on November 27, 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, called #GivingTuesday, will be the first of its kind. Coinciding with the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a national moment around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar [...]
Don’t forget about our special on ornaments!
epiphany studio will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from its blown-glass ornament gift packages to HAVEN. The holiday ornaments, individually handcrafted in epiphany’s Pontiac glass studio, are specially packaged in a set of three for $105 and are available now through December 2012.
Holiday Show
Next weekend is our annual holiday show! Featuring guest artist Marc VandenBerg Enjoy 15% off gallery prices Watch master glassblowers perform hourly glassblowing demonstrations a free event, open to the public families and children welcome special discounts on select items November 30th (4-9 pm) December 1 & 2nd (12- 6 pm) Lots of wonderful things [...]
Part museum, part retail, all Detroit.
Check out the best of Detroit take a walk down memory lane, help some great local charities, and finish up your holiday shopping at the same time at The Detroit Shoppe in Troy’s Somerset Collection. We are pleased to announce epiphany will now have gifts and merchandise available for purchase at the Detroit Shoppe.
Working Like Elves
We are working away like little elves, here at epiphany’s workshop Hand crafting and making all you could wish for just in time for the holidays! Today is paperweight making day! Woohoo! time to get out all the amazing glass powders and get to work!
Rise and Shine…
It’s glassblowing time! Nicole and Ally are here early at 5:00 am to watch the sunrise, and blow some hot glass.
Pop-up retail returns for holiday shopping in downtown Detroit
epiphany studios is excited to be a part of – Somerset Collection’s CityLoft haute pop-up retail for the holidays. We will have an assortment of items for sale, decanters, business card holders, paperweights, glass flowers, and ornaments. The pop-up retailers will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 22. from 12 p.m. to [...]
New Holiday Ornaments
After receiving all our new glass colors the other day, we made some fabulous new holiday ornaments! We are making new styles every day, we will keep you posted on new ornaments. Don’t forget…epiphany studio will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from its blown-glass ornament gift packages to HAVEN. The holiday ornaments, individually handcrafted [...]
New glass colors
We love ordering and receiving new colors here at epiphany studios. Every time we get new colors in, we make test color samples so we know what each color REALLY looks like! Looks can be deceiving!
Holiday Show 2012
Save your money so you can holiday shop at epiphany studio this year. Our annual holiday show & sale is November 30th (4-9 pm) December 1 & 2nd (12- 6 pm) Lots of wonderful things to see and purchase!
glass terms
GHIACCIO A decoration consisting in an apparent cracking of the surface of blown glass, obtained by dipping it in water during the working procedure. The reaction which occurs, a sort of “puckering” , produces an “icy” effect. This technique has been known since at least the XVIIIth century.
Studio tour
Yesterday we had the pleasure of giving a private studio tour for the Girl Scouts of Derby Middle School. It is important to us to bridge the gap between the world of the artist and the public. If you decide to set up a private studio tour you will learn from April Wagner, along with her team [...]
special delivery
packed with lots of love and shipped with care! it’s install day! we cant wait to get this AMAZING glass sculpture to it’s home today.
TGIF
thank god its friday! we love the fall leaves, but are a lot of maintenance!! It was an amazing 1st Thursday last night, thank you everyone for coming out to the studio showing your support! see you next time
Tonight 4-9pm at epiphany
1st Thursdays at Epiphany 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at epiphany studio, 770 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac. Tonight April Wagner and her team of artisans will be hosting free glass-blowing demonstrations. The HAVEN ornament gift packages will be available for purchase, as well as many other gift items from the StudioE line by epiphany. “We [...]
Happy Halloween!
Epiphany studios wishes everyone a very spooky Halloween!!! don’t forget tomorrow is 1st Thursdays at Epiphany Nov. 1st 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at epiphany studio, 770 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac.
1st thursdays at epiphany
Nov. 1st 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at epiphany studio, 770 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac. Epiphany studio will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from its blown-glass ornament gift packages to HAVEN. The holiday ornaments, individually handcrafted in epiphany’s Pontiac glass studio, are specially packaged in a set of three for $105 and are available [...]
Epiphany glass creates ornaments for HAVEN, hosts glass-blowing demonstration – theoaklandpress.com
Don’t forget to stop by on Thursday and get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Epiphany glass creates ornaments for HAVEN, hosts glass-blowing demonstration – theoaklandpress.com.
Glass terms
In this photo April is using the The ‘Jacks’ a tool with two metal arms joined at one end by a spring. The distance between the arms is controlled by the glassworker, who uses jacks for a variety of purposes while shaping the parison (for example, to form the mouths of open vessels). This tool is [...]
Glass terms
SOFFIATURA A BOCCA Blowing by mouth . The term indicates the “classic” technique of glassworking when a hollow object is desired. The shaping of a hollow object is executed by the “maestro” with the help of his assistants using the CANNA DA SOFFIO, BORSELLE and TAGIANTI. Glassblowing constitutes one of the most revolutionary inventions in [...]
glass tools
Wet Saw: A tile-cutting wet saw cuts through glass just as easily. The diamond impregnated blade is water cooled. In the photo above April is cutting her color into smaller chunks. She then will put the color in the color warmer which will heat the color to 1040° ( depending on the color she is [...]
Yikes Stripes!
stripes are not just for zebras… The black color is melted and shaped then applied to the white piece. When the piece is finished it will be white with black stripes!
This sign gets alot of attention
This one of kind sign that we ‘redesigned’ to suit our studio both inside and out. If you have been to the studio, you have seen our beautiful glass in our garden.
intense heat
A heat rash this intense can only be achieved by seriously hard and dedicated work! And that is what we do every day at epiphany studios!
glass making terms
The optic mold is used to blow an evenly-spaced pattern into the glass piece you are making. You get your bubble really hot, place the bubble into the mold, and blow. As you blow, the piece expands into the mold. One of the areas to watch out for is that you might make the bottom [...]
Glassmaking terms
SCAGNO The glass master’s bench. A simple wooden bench, with two parallel bars. The glassmaker rests the blow-pipe on the bench and, rotating it backwards and forwards, performs a kind of “horizontal lathing” movement which allows the glass objects being made to be evenly shaped.
drop it while its HOT!
drop it while its HOT! april wagner and ally gurss in the studio doing their thing! This glass piece is being made for a sculpture that is all ready in the works. keep posted for the final masterpiece!
get out your respirator and face-mask
Our furnace is running low on glass, so it’s time to charge again! Batch is raw powder comprising the different chemicals which when melted form glass. However, the raw powders in batch can be dangerous to breathe. You can either mix your own batch, or purchase it already mixed. Did you know after this charge will have gone [...]
Glassmaking terms
CANNA The blow-pipe: a basic tool in glassmaking. It consists of a tube, perforated from end to end, approximately 140 to 150 cm. long and 2 to 4 cm. in diameter. One end is slightly conical to assist blowing, whilst the other is sometimes thickened. The blow-pipe (discovered towards the 1st century A.D. in Syria [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Orange Petal’ by april wagner. Sonnet 73 by William Shakespeare That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see’st the twilight of such [...]
Glass blowing terms
Rods are the solid/cylindrical form of glass. When broken up, rods can become frit or powder. Rod is often used in small pieces, perhaps 1″ in length, to blow a piece of glass all the same color. Rod can be cut into small chunks with a “rod cutter” or small pointy hammer.
Sculpture of the Day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Red Thistle’ by april wagner. Did you that flowers have their own secret code? All flowers have specific flower meanings, which symbolize one feeling or another. Thistle: A thorny plant with a beautiful flower, the national symbol of Scotland. It’s thorns symbolize both evil and protection. The Thistle also symbolizes independence and [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘The Real Princess’ by april wagner. Which reminds me of one of my all time favorite fairy tales. The Princess and the Pea: by Hans Christian Andersen There was once a prince, and he wanted a princess, but then she must be a real Princess. He travelled right around the world to find [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Opal Dancer’ by april wagner. The Leaves of October – a Fall Poem I Want to Dance with the Leaves of October I love the cooler weather October brings, the bright blue sky and the colorful falling leaves. The sight of fall leaves spinning in an October breeze always makes me want [...]
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘FC 23′ by april wagner. This sculpture is an abstract representation of the human rib cage. All ribs are attached in the back to the thoracic vertebrae. The upper seven true ribs (costae verae, vertebrosternal ribs). are attached in the head to the sternum by means of costal cartilage. Due to their [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘Pistachio Leaves’ by april wagner. Did you know that archeologists have found evidence from excavations at Jarmo in northeastern Iraq, that pistachio nuts were a common food as early as 6750 BC. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were said to have contained pistachio trees during the reign of King Merodach-Baladan about [...]
fresh out of the oven!
fresh out of the oven! get em while they’re HOT! pumpkins in all sizes and colors. these one of kind pumpkins are only available at epiphany studios. make sure to stop by this thursday for epiphany’s monthly open studio. 4-9pm 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. additional parking is [...]
1st thursdays
1st thursday’s is almost here… make sure to come by epiphany to check out latest sculptures, and pumpkins! oct 4th! first thursdays at the epiphany studios. 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks 4-9pm 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. additional parking is [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘stand 2 orange’ by april wagner. This sculpture makes me think of a crescent moon on a starry night! The word “crescent” comes from the Latin verb “to grow” and literally means “waxing” or “increasing”. Over time, “crescent” has become to refer to either the waxing or waning shape of the moon. [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘lemon and blue wall 1′ by april wagner. A Glimpse into the Meaning, Symbolism & Psychology of Color Yellow: The color of the solar plexus chakra Yellow is the color of the Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura. This chakra is located in the stomach area. It is [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ’3 stars up 1′ by april wagner. The Summer Triangle Three brilliant stars form this stellar right triangle making it our best heavenly landmark in the August night sky. Vega high above and its western point appears the brightest of the three. Deneb, also high above and to the east of Vega, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘captured hearts’ by april wagner. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘ Eddies 1′ by april wagner. Mesoscale ocean eddies Eddies are common in the ocean, and range in diameter from centimeters, to hundreds of kilometers. The smallest scale eddies may last for a matter of seconds, while the larger features may persist for months to years. Those eddies which [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘rose water’ by april wagner. According to some historians of perfumes, the Arabs became for several centuries the perfumers of the world… It is reported that among the many presents of Harun al-Rashid to Charlemagne were several types of perfumes.Forbes, the historian of technology, says that only with the [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘stacked pink’ by april wagner. To me this sculpture reminds me of the Shocking pink katydid. The pink coloring of some katydids is due to a condition called erythrism, an unusual reddish pigmentation that can affect an animal’s body, skin, feathers, hair or eggshells. It is caused by diet [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘fire on the water’ by april wagner. “The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” – Pamela Hansford Johnson
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘rainbow wall’ by april wagner. When you see a rainbow… it is after rain. The sun is always behind you and the rain in front of you when a rainbow appears, so the center of the rainbow’s arc is directly opposite the sun.Most people think… the only colors of [...]
sculpture of the day
today’s sculpture of the day is ‘laying ladies’ by april wagner. Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘orange iris’ by april wagner. The Iris flower takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. The Iris flower comes in a variety of colors. You can find Iris flowers in crisp white, yellow, orange, pink, blue, [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture is ‘ Good Night ‘ by april wagner. In the great green room there was a telephone and a red balloon and a picture of… The cow jumping over the moon And there were three little bears sitting on chairs And two little kittens And a pair of mittens And a little toy [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘Icarus’ Son of Daedalus who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprisoned by King Minos of Crete within the walls of his own invention, the Labyrinth. But the great craftsman’s genius would not suffer captivity. He made two pairs [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘ 7 alabaster rounds’ by april wagner. Alabaster is a name applied to varieties of two distinct minerals, when used as a material: gypsum (a hydrous sulfate of calcium) and calcite (a carbonate of calcium). The latter is the alabaster of the present day; generally, the former is [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘Agave’ by april wagner Blue Agave is actually related to the lily and amaryllis (it has its own genus, Agave). It is known as a succulent and, although it shares a common habitat with many cacti, it is not one itself and has a different life cycle. A [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘cardoon’ by april wagner. this glass sculpture is amazing. and we LOVE these soft green colors. The wild cardoon is a stout herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.8–1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves up to 50 cm long, with yellow [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is ‘Travel’ by april wagner. these nestled blues, sands, whites, and purple colors give a sense and feel for embracing something new and foreign, and not being afraid of change. “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert
Sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘Jade Tree’ by april wagner This glass sculpture will bring you luck, friendship, and money. The jade plant is native to Asia. According to the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui, correct placement of a jade plant can increase your health and good fortune. For this reason, it is a [...]
sculpture of the day
Today’s sculpture of the day is entitled ‘cardoon’ by april wagner. this glass sculpture is amazing. and we LOVE these soft green colors. The wild cardoon is a stout herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.8–1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves up to 50 cm long, with yellow [...]
Hospice of Michigan Hosts 27th Annual Crystal Rose Gala
Epiphany Studios was excited, and thrilled once again to be apart of the Crystal Rose Gala, by providing the tables with one of a kind handmade made blown glass center pieces! for each piece that was sold we donated 20% of all proceeds from these sales to Hospice of Michigan. The gala honors community partners, [...]
good morning!
It’s going to be an amazing day today! and just want to say THANK you and much love for sharing my previous post, and in helping spread the word about our First Thursdays!!! hope to see you all and many new faces tonight at our open studio! 4- 9pm
pass it on! please share :)
Remember everybody…. Tomorrow is first thursdays at epiphany! please share this post… via email or send them to our facebook page. it would be much appreciated!!!! we are trying to reach out to as many people as we can to inform them of our monthly open studio. Live glass blowing, wine, snacks and art… what [...]
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first thursdays
Come get HOT at epiphany glass studio the FIRST THURSDAY of every month. epiphany glass studio opens its state of the art hot glass studio to the public. This is a unique opportunity to see the working studio of glass artist April Wagner and her latest work. Glass blowing demonstrations throughout the evening by the [...]
color test
Today we are preparing to do some color tests. To do a color test we will cut small chunk of the chosen glass rod, then heat the color to abt 1000°. Next we will pick up the color and blow a small glass piece. After it is blown and annealed, we will now know what [...]
private residence install
Another amazing glass sculpture by artist april wagner, of epiphany studios Private Residence in Birmingham Michigan. August 23 2012
How do you get the colors in the glass?
Today we are working with the color OPAL WHITE. These sculpture parts are for a private commission, which will be installed later this week. Colorants: There are several ways to impart color into glass. Most color is created by mixing a specific oxide into the batch and allowing it to react with the other constituents [...]
glass tools
Time to order some new glass tools! We try to keep our studio and tools in perfect condition, so we do not have to purchase new tools constantly ( for they are not cheap) We use our blocks everyday and every time we are making a glass piece. Block – The forming tool used for the [...]
Recycled glass bridge to welcome athletes to London Olympic village
The new pedestrian walkway and cycle bridge across the River Lea near the Athletes’ Village in east London features a swirling design using silver and coloured recycled glass. It was created by award-winning local artist Martin Richman, who calls the design ‘One Whirl’ and says it represents ‘the unravelling of the coiled energy that a [...]
Tonight! 4-9pm! come see us!
Come get HOT at epiphany glass studio the FIRST THURSDAY of every month. epiphany glass studio opens its state of the art hot glass studio to the public. This is a unique opportunity to see the working studio of glass artist April Wagner and her latest work. Glass blowing demonstrations throughout the evening by the [...]
FIRST THURSDAY – epiphany glass open studio
Come get HOT at epiphany glass studio the FIRST THURSDAY of every month. epiphany glass studio opens its state of the art hot glass studio to the public. This is a unique opportunity to see the working studio of glass artist April Wagner and her latest work. Glass blowing demonstrations throughout the evening by the [...]
get ready for first thursdays at the epiphany studios
aug 2, 4-9pm 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks. watch master glassblower april wagner perform jaw-dropping hot glass-blowing demonstrations in her beautiful studio surrounded by gorgeous artwork. first thursdays http://conta.cc/x5zunF 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com Like Us On Facebook Facebook the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. additional parking is available on the south [...]
Sculpture of the day
Sculpture of the day – ’2 red rounds 2′ What makes a great piece of art? First and foremost it has to be something that moves you, that makes you think and feel, and see the world in a whole new way. When April makes a piece she is trying to capture something elusive and [...]
Downtown Detroit Days
The once-a-month pop-up shop concept will return to Detroit today! featuring many of Somerset’s finest retailers.Tents for as many as 40 artists and independent retailers will be set up across Woodward on the site of the former Hudson’s Department Epiphany studios is all setup for DOWNTOWN DETROIT DAYS! Come visit epiphany’s tent! we will [...]
Alexander Calder, the king of mobiles
We’re starting to make glass mobiles so it’s only fitting that we should honor Alexander Calder, the king of mobiles, birthday yesterday!
This is what we feel like when we get our monthly gas and electric bills for the glass shop. How did Caravaggio know?
This is the day that Caravaggio is thought to have died in 1610. Here’s a striking example of his realistic observation of human emotion combined with dramatic lighting.
moving day
buckle up! glass on board. we’re on the move, glass parts in transit! epiphany gears up to put parts in order
Sculpture of the Day
Sculpture of the Day – ‘seattle boat’. April had a client in Seattle who sent her photographs from the back door of her crimson house overlooking a moody, but beautiful lake. She told a story of how she loved to go canoeing with her longtime partner during the early morning hours and could we make [...]
bubble factory!
epiphany has turned into a bubble factory! we have been busy busy, making tons of bubbles for a site-specific commission for a private residence. the final project will have more than 200 hand made, glass blown bubbles! we will show you the finish piece once completed!
Suess
April’s homage to the original rapper Dr Suess, this piece is titled ‘Suess flower 5′. “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to [...]
addicted to color
we LOVE color! and now that we have had some time to clean, and organize our color cabinet we have so many to choose from! Most glass color come in the form of bar. The major manufacturers of glass color bar are Reichenbach, Kugler, Zimmerman and Gaffer. The process of making these involves adding metal [...]
july 5
first thursdays at the epiphany studios. 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks 4-9pm watch master glassblower april wagner perform jaw-dropping hot glass-blowing demonstrations in her beautiful studio surrounded by gorgeous artwork. 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com Like Us On Facebook Facebook the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. [...]
hot hot hot
Blowing glass in + 100 degree weather is NO JOKE ! but we love we do! show us your love and come see us DOWNTOWN DETROIT DAYS:Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 11:00am-7:00pm June 28-30 Make sure to stop by and check out all the beautiful handmade blown glass art! Buses leave every half hour. Last bus TO [...]
all setup
Epiphany studios is all setup for DOWNTOWN DETROIT DAYS! It was a HOT ONE today! but we made it through the day our tent is all setup and ready for tomorrow! make sure to come on downtown and visit us! DOWNTOWN DETROIT DAYS: Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 11:00am-7:00pm June 28-30 Make sure to stop by and [...]
Downtown Detroit Days
Epiphany studios will be setting up a booth for DOWNTOWN DETROIT DAYS: Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 11:00am-7:00pm June 28-30 Make sure to stop by and check out all the beautiful handmade blown glass art! It’s fun to shop downtown! Along with the opening of the new Somerset Collection CityLoft at 1261 Woodward Avenue, we are pleased [...]
As the temperature rises summer kicks off with creativity!
Its been a hot few days with temperatures in the mid 90′s , and even hotter inside the studio! check out these hot new sculpture parts!
time to grind
Oh the joy of grinding! 2 days of grinding done. 1 more to go! What is grinding you ask? Cold Working – Any work, grinding, surfacing, and drilling that is done on the glass that has been finished after the annealing process is completed. Working without heat.
new colors
were back from the GAS conference and brought with us lots of new goodies! new tools, and colors! so excited to use these new colors!!
introducing…
epiphany’s studio e line is proud to announce the latest addition business card holders! epiphany’s studio e line, is the perfect price point, featuring pulled flowers, tumblers, business card holders, wine coasters and more. each one is hand made, in our private glass blowing studio. 248.745.3786 contemporary hand blown glass, made in michigan.
Hyatt Maui installation
Were you wondering how the fish project that we did in Jan for the Hyatt Regency in Maui turned out? Well so were we. Since they didn’t have us do the install we had to wait for them to send us some photos. So check them out. Pretty fishies!
grand prix
This year we were asked to make over 200 hundred paperweights for the grand prix. They turned out great! “Despite wet weather on one of three days of racing, overall ticket sales for this year’s Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix increased 22% over figures for 2008, according to organizers. More than 95,000 people visited [...]
sculpture of the day
‘butternut lily’ Hand blown glass sculpture by Michigan artist April Wagner of Epiphany Studios. This is one of a kind tabletop sculpture is a fanciful play of colors and shapes. Makes a great statement on your tabletop, niche, or on a pedestal. get it while you still can! our open studio event is this thursday [...]
this thursday at epiphany!
first thursdays at the epiphany studios. 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks 4-9pm watch master glassblower april wagner perform jaw-dropping hot glass-blowing demonstrations in her beautiful studio surrounded by gorgeous artwork. 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com Like Us On Facebook Facebook the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. [...]
studio renovation
epiphany undergoes renovation! we are finally giving the front part of the studio a facelift! we can not wait to finally expand our studio/workspace!
word of the day
SOFFIATURA A BOCCA Blowing by mouth . The term indicates the “classic” technique of glassworking when a hollow object is desired. The shaping of a hollow object is executed by the “maestro” with the help of his assistants using the CANNA DA SOFFIO, BORSELLE and TAGIANTI. Glassblowing constitutes one of the most revolutionary inventions in [...]
today in the studio
We are making Cane today! Cane is a thin rod of glass, or a composite rod made up of different glass pieces bundled together and fused, and often pulled and/or pulled and twisted to form a design that is visible in cross section. After the cane has been pulled, we then cut the cane into [...]
keeping you in the loop
we want to keep you in the epiphany loop! not on our email list? not a problem! send me your email address and i will add you to our mailing list, which will inform you of upcoming studio events, visiting artists, sales, latest art installations, and more fun stuff! please send your information to ally@epiphanyglass.com
word of the day
Glassmaking terms Glass workers have their own jargon to describe the various steps of their work and the tools they use to model the glass. These terms were born with the glass tradition and was handed on from father to son. Nowadays, many of these terms have been forgotten but most of them are still [...]
glass and the great outdoors
glass ornaments are not just for Christmas. they love hanging outside from a tree, and basking in the sun! great decoration for your garden, planters, or nestled in a cozy nook beneath a tree. the possibilities are endless! show your artistic side! Here at the studio we have tons of glass that lives outside all [...]
hot summer colors
new sizzling glass tumblers, that will keep your drink cool. check these new hot color combinations out! many colors to choose from, get em while you can! these will go fast! epiphany’s studio e line, is the perfect price point, featuring pulled flowers, tumblers, business card holders, wine coasters and more. each one is hand [...]
give the gift of epiphany
Mothers’ day and Graduation are just around the corner give the gift of epiphany! epiphany’s studio e line, is the perfect price point, featuring pulled flowers, tumblers, business card holders, wine coasters and more. each one is hand made, in our private glass blowing studio. Stop by our pop up store located in the Compuware [...]
Today!
Mothers’ day and Graduation are just around the corner give the gift of epiphany! Today is the last day of the spring open studio, make sure to stop by! spring open studio 2012 master glassblower april wagner will perform hourly glassblowing demonstrations. a free event, open to public families and children welcome saturday, may 5th 12-6 pm sunday, may [...]
spring open studio 2012
Make sure to stop by the studio today! spring open studio 2012 master glassblower april wagner will perform hourly glassblowing demonstrations. a free event, open to public families and children welcome saturday, may 5th 12-6 pm sunday, may 6th 12-6 pm 770 orchard lake rd. pontiac, mi 48341 248.745.3786
first thursdays
first thursdays at the epiphany studios. 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks 4-9pm watch master glassblower april wagner perform jaw-dropping hot glass-blowing demonstrations in her beautiful studio surrounded by gorgeous artwork. 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com Like Us On Facebook Facebook the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of telegraph rd. [...]
sculpture of the day
april makes sculptures in all sizes, colors, and shapes. the only thing they all have in common? they are all beautiful.
diamonds vs glass
why yes, that internally flawless 1.1 million dollar yellow diamond ring is being held inside an epiphany piece of glass. we know which one we think is prettier. which one do you like?
Read all about it!
read the full article here: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120426/ENT01/204260322
Color Psychology
Color Psychology How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. – Pablo Picasso Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods, feelings and emotions. [...]
epiphany gets a new roof!
Finally after what seems like an eternity of suffering through the many Michigan winters/springs with a leaky roof, and all of us praying that the existing roof would make it through just one more winter. Today our wish is finally coming true! They have started ripping off the old leaky [...]
get ready….
Epiphany’s spring show/open studio is almost here! saturday, may 5th, 12-6pm sunday, may 6th, 12-6pm
Do you have epiphany glass in your home?
If so please take a photo of your beautiful glass piece and post it on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Epiphany-Studios/85323512976
A Few Shards of History
According to the Corning Museum of Glass web site, glass making was discovered by potters in Mesopotamia, within the area now known as the countries of Iraq and Syria.“As early as 3,300 years ago, secret “instructions” for furnace building and glassmaking in Mesopotamia were written on clay tablets in a cuneiform alphabet. These instructions were [...]
2012 Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW
Artist April Wagner, will be showcasing her newest hand blown glass at the annual CCS Alumni Exhibition Re/VIEW A CCS Alumni Exhibition OPENING RECEPTION, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 6 – 8 P.M. Valade Family Gallery A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education 460 W. Baltimore, Detroit, MI 48202 Exhibition Runs [...]
online store
We have been busy updating our website. New work has been added to to the online store! so check it out -more to come
Grand Opening Party
Tonight we are having our GRAND OPENING PARTY to launch our store in the Compuware Building in Detroit. come check us out! {1 campus martius} 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Today: open studio
first thursdays at the epiphany studios. 2000° hot glass-blowing demonstrations wine splendor, art and snacks 4-9pm watch master glassblower april wagner perform jaw-dropping hot glass-blowing demonstrations in her beautiful studio surrounded by gorgeous artwork. 248.745.3786 www.epiphanyglass.com the studio is a green building located a 1/4 mile east of [...]
Today in the studio
Our 800 pound furnace tank was running low on glass. So it was time to make some more. This is very long process, we started at 2am! Ever wonder what glass is made of? how it’s made? What is glass made of? Glass is [...]