Inside the fiery craft at Marrowbone Glassworks

March 15, 2026 The Parthenon

Inside a small studio filled with heat and glowing glass, three artists are bringing a centuries-old craft back to the tri-state.

In Marrowbone Glassworks, temperatures climb past 2000 ℉ as glass artist Adamm Curry carefully rolls a glowing gather of glass through crushed colored material known as frit. In just a few minutes, the molten mass begins to take shape, slowly transforming into a small glass rabbit.

The process requires patience, skill and precise timing. For the artists behind the studio, it also represents something bigger than a finished piece of art. It represents bringing the tradition of hands-on glassmaking back to the area.

Marrowbone Glassworks was founded in 2025 by three artists who once worked in manufacturing glass but wanted to explore the artistic side of the craft.

Co-founder James Arnett said the idea began when he realized there were almost no places in the region where artists could work with hot glass outside of factory settings.

“So, we got this started in 2025 when I sort of took stock around me and realized that there was no way for me to get my hands on hot glass here in the tri-state area,” Arnett said. “The idea of not getting to play with glass was kind of heartbreaking.”

After leaving manufacturing jobs, the three founders discovered there were no nearby studios where they could rent time or continue practicing their craft.

“So, the only way to really get back into it was just to build it ourselves,” Arnett said.

That decision led the group to create Marrowbone Glassworks, a small studio dedicated to producing handmade glass pieces and sharing the craft with the community.

For Curry, shaping molten glass is both technical and deeply rewarding.

“The hardest part is judging temperature,” Curry said. “Once it gets so cool that it stops moving, you cannot manipulate it anymore.”

Working with glass means constantly balancing heat and timing. After a piece is finished, it must cool slowly in a special oven called an annealer. If the temperature drops too quickly, the glass can shatter.

Despite the challenges, Curry said seeing the finished work at the end of the day makes the effort worth it.

“At the end of the day, unloading the annealer and seeing everything that our hard work went into that day is just fulfilling,” Curry said.

The studio produces a variety of colorful glass pieces. Many of the most popular items change with the seasons. During spring, the artists create glass rabbits and Easter eggs while winter often brings demand for ornaments. The team is also working on drinkware and other long-term products.

Co-founder Jared Neal said the artists also want the studio to become a place where people can learn the craft themselves.

“Our big goal was to make the stuff, so we know how it works and then be able to teach others,” Neal said. “I don’t want to say on a budget but financially smart to make a profit off the art.”

Through hands-on experiences, visitors can step into the studio and try glassblowing with guidance from the artists. Participants choose their colors and help shape their own piece while learning how the process works.

“We give them an opportunity to choose their colors and walk them through making the product,” Arnett said. “They get to feel the heat and use the tools and understand how it all works.”

The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. The studio has built a strong online following and regularly invites visitors into the space during open hours and special events.

The founders balance the studio alongside full-time jobs, often working evenings and weekends to keep the project growing. Each member contributes different skills to the business. While Curry and Neal focus on glassmaking, Arnett manages marketing, shipping and business development.

“It has taken all three of us to do this … We have a really good balance going,” Curry said.

For the artists behind Marrowbone Glassworks, the work is driven by passion and creativity as much as business.

Watching molten glass transform into something permanent is part of what keeps them returning to the furnace each day.

“It is something that will last forever,” Curry said.

Through their studio, the founders hope the tradition of glassmaking will continue to last in the tri-state as well.

To keep up to date with Marrowbone Glassworks, visit www.marrowboneglass.com. The studio is located in Huntington and can be found at 1525R Washington Ave.