Glass Mountain Gallery and Studio was established in 1996 in Robertstown Georgia, one mile north of Helen. From this location artists Phillip and Janine Shelby have produced hand crafted fine art glass which has been sold all over the world.
For a limited time each year the Shelbys open their studio and gallery to the public giving glass blowing demonstrations and informative tours of the facilities.
When visiting you will see the furnaces operating at 2200 degrees and tour cold shop where cutting, grinding and polishing of art glass takes place. This is a rare pportunity to visit an actual working studio and learn about the process of creating this amazing substance we call glass.
The Shelbys' gallery is a renovated general store built in 1930. The solid oak construction is quite unusual and worth a look. As you browse the gallery, Phillip and Janine are happy to share their knowledge of glass as well as many interesting renovation stories.
Glass Blowing demonstrations Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September through December. Gallery open by appointment only throughout the remainder of the year.
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Closed
Mon:
Closed
Tues:
Closed
Wed:
Closed
Thurs:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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FREE
Parking Fee
FREE
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- Best time to Go -Our hot glass studio is only open to the public September through December with glassblowing demonstrations occurring each Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 - 2. Great leaf watching and Christmas shopping in the North Georgia Mountains this time of year!
Gallery is open year round by appointment. Call 706 878 1978 or email us at glassmountaingallery@windstream.net to make an appointment. We will need a few days notice to prepare for your visit. If we do not return your call within 24 hours, it is because we are out of town, possibly at an art show.
- What You'll Need for Your Visit -Viewing deck is outside, under roof. If it is cold, wear warm clothing. Be sure and bring a camera!
