Waterfall Arts Glassworks transformed the former “Fallout Shelter” in the building’s basement into a 1,000-square-foot studio. David Jacobson and Carmi Katsir, along with community volunteers, renovated the interior space in late December 2020.
Waterfall Arts hosts individual experiences, one-day and weekend workshops, and ongoing classes. Public demonstrations from visiting artists around the country are featured in the diverse programming.
We are excited to note that the studio is powered by electricity and waste vegetable oil rather than fossil fuels. The biofuel is gathered from local restaurants and businesses, establishing new partnerships within Belfast’s vibrant community.
A big thanks our local biofuel partners:
The Only Doughnut, Belfast
Satori, Belfast
Fon’s Kitchen, Belfast
Darby’s Restaurant, Belfast
Belfast Variety, Belfast
Hey Sailor, Searsport
18 Central, Rockport
The Hoot, Northport
Blue Hill Coop, Blue Hill
About the Hot Shop:
Cold Working Equipment:
David Jacobson is a glass artist in mid-coast Maine, creating contemporary designs in the Venetian tradition.
Carmi Katsir is a glass artist located in remote woods of mid-coast Maine.
Brian Frus is an artist, designer, educator, tech, and gallerist who has specialized with glass for over 25 years. He enjoys projects creating custom and unique interior design, lighting, public art, awards, and sculpture. Professor Frus retired from academia in 2021 to become a Maine based artist and gallery owner, where he continues to create and educate about glass art.
Brier-Rose Werner is a self taught torch work artist who specializes in botanical jewelry. She has been blowing glass for 10 years as a production assistant in Ellseworth Maine at Atlantic Art Glass.
Jessica received her BS in glass art from Illinois State University, and continued on to teach and work in glass studios in North Carolina and Oklahoma. Having fallen in love with the dichotomy of fluid molten glass and rigid cold glass, her work consists mostly of soft sculptural forms with a playful and often cartoony twist.
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Following CDC recommendations and guidelines, Waterfall Arts will no longer require masking, proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test for patrons, students, or visitors to attend classes, openings or any events at the Waterfall Arts building.