The Magic of Glass
Michael Trimpol working his magic
in unique and innovative ways . The results are truly spectacular to behold , and their pieces make fantastic holiday gifts that bring a tasteful touch of color and vibrancy to any home .
For curious Vermonters and vacationers looking to participate in a unique and compelling hands-on artistic experience , Little River Hotglass also offers in-person glassblowing classes every week at their studio , Thursday through Monday for $ 150 . Classes should be booked at least a week in advance by phone , and participants
6 VERMONT MAGAZINE can learn basic techniques and take their finished pieces home with them . “ We teach our participants how to make solid glass pieces ,” says Trimpol . “ They work with tools , choose the colors they want to use , and they get to experience the viscosity and liquidity of glass firsthand .”
In the days leading up to the Holiday season , Trimpol and LaJeunesse sat down with VERMONT Magazine to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of handblown glass . The high-quality functional art pieces made by Little River
Hotglass are beautiful and timeless — and the process that goes into making them is every bit as intriguing as their appearance .
From Furnace to Finish
Each piece made by Little River Hotglass is crafted using specialized artisan techniques , which Trimpol has mastered over the four decades he has spent working as a glassblower . The process of making the glass pieces begins after the original designs and ideas have been brainstormed and finalized by Trimpol and