For September’s Open Demo Event, HGA is once again proud to host artist, Devan Cole! Cole is the founder and owner of, Hot Glass Academy, located in Americus, GA and a longtime friend of HGA. Cole graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009. After graduating, he worked as an intern at Simon Pearce in Vermont, and then become an artist in residence at Salem Art Works in Salem, NY. These positions reaffirmed his desire to pursue a profession in art education teaching workshops at Salem Art Works, Firefly Hotglass Studio in Durham, NC, Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey, and Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, GA. “I have always enjoyed the challenge of glassblowing, as it is a craft and art form that has taught me to be humble and enjoy my journey.”

Join us for a live glassblowing demonstration @ 6-9 PM where our hot shop team will assist Cole with making 1-2 sculptural pieces in front of a live audience! Snack and beverages are provided with no reservation or ticket necessary for entry.