Glass Eye Studio

1. Glass Eye Studio About Glass Eye Studio Glass Eye Studio is among the oldest and largest privately owned glassblowing studios or in America. A team of artisan glassblowers creates handmade glass art, gifts, and collectibles. Known for glass ornaments and paperweights, the studio produces bowls, vases, and globes as well. Glass Eye Studio Limited Edition ornaments are popular. With a long history, Glass Eye Studio continues to design and innovate. This effort among multiple glass artists creates beautiful hand-blown glass for the world.

2. Glass Eye Studio History Robert Adamson founded Glass Eye Studio in 1978 at Pike Place Market Place. Talking to Seattle glassblowers, he is the "the Godfather of Glass." Many recognized glassblowers, working in the Pacific Northwest, were former students of Adamson. At the Pilchuck Glass School from 1974 through 1977, he held technical and director positions. His successful new studio became a training ground for aspiring glassblowers. In this setting, glass artists had a place to work and their talents valued. One of his innovations was the inclusion of ash from the Mt St Helen's 1980 eruption. Finding the right formula, it became the norm - and a unique selling point for the studio. This tradition of adding ash to each piece created at the hot shop continued for decades. Selling the studio in 1989, Robert remained as a designer during the 90s. In 1997, he built and opened his glass studio. His focus is on blown, cast, carved, and sculptural glass forms.