Don’t miss your chance to see world-renowned glass artist, Rob Stern, at the Belger Glass Annex this March!
Free Glassblowing Demonstration: Friday, March 3 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Four-Day Glassblowing workshop: Thursday, March 2 — Sunday, March 5 from 8:30am to 5:00pm each day (registration required)
Rob Stern has worked with glass for over 30 years. He’s also studied glass internationally, most notably apprenticing, teaching, and working in the Czech Republic mastering traditional Czech glassblowing techniques. Rob is known for his large-scale installations, site-specific sculpture, and as a contestant on the third season of the hit Netflix show “Blown Away!” Rob’s adventurous spirit has led to the mastery of many skills and a willingness to attempt any project. Rob’s wide range of expertise and versatility make him an excellent instructor. His energy and showmanship make him an entertaining artist to watch live!
BIO
Born in Miami, acclaimed artist Rob Stern has been working with glass for over thirty years. He first began studying glass 1988 and holds a BFA from San Francisco State University and an MFA from the University of Miami.
He apprenticed for 5 years with John Lewis Glass (Oakland, CA.) where he trained as a metal fabricator and expert glass caster/cold-worker. He then went on to train as a master in the Czech Republic in the Ajeto Glass Factory with Master Petr Novotny where he continues to design and execute monumental site specific sculptures.And,for the last 32 years, has taken partin various capacities at the Pilchuck Glass School.
Rob routinely conducts workshops at prestigious educational institutions around the world including Penland School (North Carolina),The Glass Furnace (Turkey), Corning Museum of Glass (New York), and Bildwerk (Germany) as well as in various universities and private studios around the world. He led the glass program at the University of Miami and was a visiting guest professor in the Glass Department at the University of Texas, Arlington.
Since 2003, when he founded Rob Stern Art Glass, Rob has operated his own studio in the Wynnwood Arts District of Miami. There he and his team have createdand executed all aspects from design to production and installation of large-scale architectural commissions, lighting and original sculptures that are shown and collected worldwide. In 2022, Rob moved his studio to Dania Beach where he hopes to further expand his operation and become part of the growing arts community.
Rob is a member of “Ty’s Team” and frequently collaborates and creates glass designs with longtime friend Ty Pennington of Extreme Makeover and HGTV fame. Most recently, Rob was a featured contestant in the third season ofNetflix hit glass blowing competition series Blown Away.
