Handcrafted Glass

Vulpine Glassworks is Neal Atlow, a hobbyist glassblower in Durham NC. Neal’s creations embody the beauty of molten glass transformed into timeless pieces that reflect creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication.

Neal’s passion for glass stems from his study of Medieval arts as part of the Society for Creative Anachronism. At the urging of his friend Marion, Neal participated in a glass blowing experience with George ann Greth to make a beer mug and was instantly hooked. Neal started taking classes from George ann and continues to expanded his glass education at every opportunity including taking classes at Corning. Neal built his own studio centered around a Mobile Glassblowing Studios furnace. Neal’s glass blowing partner is Marion Campell of Marionred Glass.

Why Glass?

Glass fascinates me not only as a substance but due to its multi-facets and dichotomies. Glass art is applied science combining chemistry, physics, geometry, etc. As a glass artist your knowledge goes from theoretical / classroom to experiential / practical. When working with glass it has a fluidity that quickly disappears. Working with glass requires thinking in multiple dimensions. Glass is also a team sport requiring you to work in unison with a partner or partners to accomplish your vision. It is simultaneously satisfying, frustrating, and challenging. It is both fungible and as archeological digs demonstrate long lasting. It can be perfectly clear or completely opaque.