Tylor Backes art gallery, a local business here in Boyertown, has glass-blowing classes and a plethora of unique art pieces that can be purchased. They also do custom pieces for clients, upon request. Their website says, “We are happy to collaborate with you on creating one-of-a-kind glass works to meet your vision. From delicate blown glass lighting to cast glass monoliths, Taylor Backes and our artisans have to skills and experience to see you vision come to life.”
BASH Cub correspondent, Hailey Gress, recently attended a glass-blowing class at Taylor Backes art gallery, located in Boyertown on 150 South Washington St. She made a blue and pink glass pumpkin shortly after Halloween.
Taylor Backes art gallery offers classes for glass blowing that cost $11.99 per class per person.
Hailey Gress highly recommends giving this class a try as it’s a wonderful place to go with your family, to make a unique gift, or if you just want to have a good time and try something new.
Taylor Bakes doesn’t only offer classes, but they also sell and show other art pieces made by professionals. The first thing you’ll see walking into the gallery is hundreds of beautiful pieces of glass blown art. These pieces include paperweights with stunning white jellyfish inside them, and beautiful glasses for any occasion, all the way to absolutely breathtaking bowls and vases reaching over 6 feet tall!
Taylor Backes is a wonderful place with lovely people who are welcoming and incredibly helpful. Taylor Backes was an amazing opportunity, and a place everyone should consider going as the holidays approach!
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift for someone, something made with human hands, or an art piece, Taylor Bakes art gallery will definitely have something for you. Their hours are 11am-5pm Monday through Saturday, and they’re open noon through 5pm on Sunday.
Their online store, which features unique hand made pieces, can be found here. They also have a brief history of the company and the people behind it, which can be found here.
