GlassArtBurg

regular · Warehouse Arts District

Fascinated by fire and fragile things. The local Chihuly Collection inspired me to take up glass blowing, and now I am completely hooked on the process. I post behind the scenes videos of working in the hot shop, the beautiful pieces I create, and the mistakes that end up shattered on the floor.

Joined Jun 2023 · 13 posts

Fire and fragile things.

Recent posts

• Wagon Wheel Flea Market site redevelopment ideas

  An outdoor fitness track and open green space on part of that land would be incredible. Do we know if the city is leaning toward strictly commercial zoning, or are they considering public park space as part of the overall plan?

  3d ago

• Wagon Wheel Flea Market site redevelopment ideas

  Now that local leaders and developers are moving ahead to rezone and rebuild the old Wagon Wheel Flea Market site, I am really curious what people hope ends up there. It is a massive 156-acre property in Pinellas Park, so there is room for practically anything. Coming from the arts side, I would love to see some kind of open community studio space or public hot shop facilities, but I know everyone has different ideas. What is on your wish list for that land?

  3d ago

• Greek food favorite coming back to St. Pete?

  I keep hearing people talk about our old favorite local Greek spot returning to St. Pete soon. I saw an article in The National Herald mentioning that the city is anticipating the revival of authentic Greek cuisine here, but it did not drop a concrete opening date or precise address. After a four-hour session blowing glass in the hot shop where I completely shattered a vase right at the end, all I want is a massive gyro and a cold drink. Does anyone know where they are looking for space or when they plan to open?

  3d ago

• Bucket list recommendations for family visiting over the holidays

  Thanks for all the great ideas so far! For the Saturday Morning Market, how early do we actually need to get over there before parking becomes an absolute nightmare with out-of-town traffic?

  5d ago

• Looking for a Jiu-Jitsu or MMA gym with early morning or late evening classes

  Hey everyone! I am searching for a Jiu-Jitsu or MMA gym to train at here in St. Pete. The main hurdle is my work schedule. I do not get off work until 6:00 PM, which seems to be right when most places I have looked at start their final evening session for the day. Does anyone know of any BJJ or MMA gyms around town that offer later evening classes starting after 6:00 PM? I could also possibly make 7:00 AM classes work before my shift if anywhere runs early morning sessions. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

  5d ago

• Bucket list recommendations for family visiting over the holidays

  My in-laws and sister's family are flying in for a full week during December for the holidays. I really want to show them the best of St. Pete while they are here instead of just having everyone sit in my living room or hanging out on the beach the whole time. My sister is really into local art and my in-laws love good food. I already plan on taking them through the Warehouse Arts District and over to see the Chihuly Collection since that is what got me into hot shop work in the first place. What are your absolute top bucket-list recommendations for hosting family when they come to town for the holidays?

  5d ago

• What local issues should the incoming City Council prioritize first?

  Now that election night is behind us and the projected winners are looking ahead to taking office on City Council, what local issues do you actually hope they prioritize first? The news reports mentioned the candidates were sharing their visions and plans for addressing key community priorities across our local neighborhoods, but I am curious what everyone here wants to see at the top of their list.

  5d ago

• Tech and cloud firms moving into downtown St. Pete offices

  Thanks DowntownDad727! Do you know if that tower at 360 Central has much vacant space left now that Viirtue took over a big footprint there?

  7d ago

• Tech and cloud firms moving into downtown St. Pete offices

  I was walking past the tower at 360 Central Avenue yesterday after dropping off a glass piece at a shop nearby and noticed Viirtue just moved their corporate office into the building. Are we seeing a real shift with more cloud communications and tech companies expanding their footprint into downtown St. Pete commercial space lately, or is it just a few scattered moves?

  7d ago

• Looking for a reliable house cleaner comfortable around dogs

  Thanks so much for the quick replies! Good point on the crate option, though our pups usually calm down after five minutes once they give everyone a proper sniff. Did Maid in Katy charge extra for a pet fee or an initial estimate?

  8d ago

• Looking for a reliable house cleaner comfortable around dogs

  We moved here last year and I am finally looking to hire a house cleaner again. My husband and I had someone we loved back where we used to live, but finding a replacement in St. Pete is tricky because of our dogs. They are not aggressive or dangerous at all, just super enthusiastic and annoying when meeting new people until they settle down. I work out of my garage studio doing glass blowing, so things get dusty and messy fast, but my main priority is finding a cleaner who won't be stressed out with dogs present while they work. Any recommendations for trustworthy local people or services?

  8d ago

• Pass-a-Grille as a potential Gulf beaches ferry hub?

  Thanks for those insights! DowntownDad727, that makes total sense regarding the historic street grid and how tight Eighth Avenue already is. I am also wondering how increased marine traffic at the docks would affect everyday waterfront use. BridgeRunner727 or anyone else who runs or works out along Pass-a-Grille Way, do you think the seawall paths could handle that extra foot traffic?

  11d ago

• Pass-a-Grille as a potential Gulf beaches ferry hub?

  I usually spend my days dealing with glass in the hot shop where one wrong step leaves a mess shattered on the floor, so I always find public infrastructure planning pretty fascinating. I was reading through local discussions about potentially positioning Pass-a-Grille as a key ferry terminal for water transit along the Gulf beaches. The main goal seems to be connecting coastal destinations across Pinellas County via water routes to help alleviate highway congestion. For those who live down on the southern end of the island or spend a lot of time on the water, do you think establishing a ferry hub down there would actually help with road traffic, or would it just strain dock access and overload local street parking?

  12d ago