Glass Artists

As co-owners of Furnace Hot Glass in Dearborn, Michelle Plucinsky and her husband Chris Nordin have created individual pieces, furniture and architectural accents for the area’s hottest bars and restaurants.

Drew Hine, owner of a glass studio in Pittsburgh, thinks large-scale - from sculptures to previewing his new line of chandeliers on Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Co-owners of a universal glassblowing studio in Pontiac, April Wagner and Jason Ruff have been commissioned to create pieces for clients locally and abroad, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Israel Nordin, co-owner of the Detroit Design Center, has won numerous awards for glass and fabrication projects he and his brother have designed for local businesses and private residences.

Through public art displays and teaching, Alice Smith uses her talents to enrich the local community.