November Open Demo
Terry Baker feat. vendors Pilot Brewing and The Atomic Dog
For our November Open Demo, HGA is happy to welcome artist, Terry Baker! Terry is a friend of Hot Glass Alley and artist for fellow glassblowing studio, Hot Glass Academy. This will be Terry’s debut demonstration at HGA and one you won’t want to miss!
Open Demo is a free family friendly event for people of all ages. No ticketed entry or reservation required.
Our November Open Demo will also feature food and beverage vendors, Pilot Brewing and The Atomic Dog food truck. The gallery will also be holding its yearly Black Friday sale. Shop discounted fine art and handmade Christmas decor right here in our studio while watching how it’s made!
About Terry Baker
A child of two musicians, hailing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Terry discovered glass at age 17. He was mentored by artists Charlie Miner and Elodie Holmes, and has continued his studies under various masters from many continents over the past 25 years. He is currently pursuing a project to bring hot glass to the Andes mountains of Ecuador.
“I have always been fascinated by the sense of urgency when working with hot glass. It can become somewhat addictive when working with a material so dynamic that it not only records your every movement, but every hesitation as well. Time for stopping and reflecting on a piece of a progress can be practically non existent at points of the process. You must fully trust when in a space where instinct must be allowed to lead the way.”
Featured Food and Beverage Vendors
Pilot Brewing
Pilot Brewing is a neighborhood nano-brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on small-batch beer brewed with intention, care, and respect for craft and community. We brew one barrel at a time on purpose — prioritizing quality over hype and people over profit.
Pilot Brewing crafts artisanal, high-quality small-batch beers using both traditional and modern techniques. Like a gourmet chef, our brewers focus on balance, ingredient pairing, and thoughtful recipe design. Our beers are ever-changing, original, and brewed one barrel at a time.
The Atomic Dog
Voted Charlotte’s Best Hot Dogs in 2025!
Shop Terry’s Art Here!
One-of-a-kind handcrafted multicolored vases in abstract patterns. Perfect as statement pieces for any space or as display’s for decorative florals.
Size: Small (13” H, 7” W), Medium (19 ½“ H, 9 ½“ W), Large (21 ½“ H, 9 ½” W)
Made by artist Terry Baker.
Worth the wait. Pieces created by artists sometimes take longer to get to you—we think they're worth it.
Note: All of our pieces are hand-blown at 2000 degrees therefore, each is a unique work of art and does not always come out the same.
A one-of-a-kind pointed pill vase crafted with zebra stripes.
Size: 13” H, 6” W
Made by artist Terry Baker.
Worth the wait. Pieces created by artists sometimes take longer to get to you—we think they're worth it.
Note: All of our pieces are hand-blown at 2000 degrees therefore, each is a unique work of art and does not always come out the same.
A one-of-a-kind small iridescent vase crafted with crumpled indents.
Size: 7” H, 3” W
Made by artist Terry Baker.
Worth the wait. Pieces created by artists sometimes take longer to get to you—we think they're worth it.
Note: All of our pieces are hand-blown at 2000 degrees therefore, each is a unique work of art and does not always come out the same.
A small unique blue and green bullet vase made with a crackled appearance.
Size: 8” H, 3” W
Made by artist Terry Baker.
Worth the wait. Pieces created by artists sometimes take longer to get to you—we think they're worth it.
Note: All of our pieces are hand-blown at 2000 degrees therefore, each is a unique work of art and does not always come out the same.
A small elegant pill vase made with iridescent dichroic glass.
Size: 7 ½ “ H, 5 ¼ “ W
Made by artist Terry Baker.
Worth the wait. Pieces created by artists sometimes take longer to get to you—we think they're worth it.
Note: All of our pieces are hand-blown at 2000 degrees therefore, each is a unique work of art and does not always come out the same.