Wimberley Glassworks

Last weekend we made a visit to the Wimberley Glassworks in Wimbirley, Texas.  Who knew there was a Wimberley, Texas?  It sounds so British.  We were driving along a fairly deserted road when the Glassworks appeared. More about Wimbirley itself in another blog. The Glassworks is fabulous. When we walked in the owner was about to start a glass blowing demonstration. It was impressive to see the speed, dexterity and agility needed to blow a piece of glass. 

Tim de Jong is from Philadelphia and fell in love with Wimberley on a trip out to Texas. He said it is an ideal place for an artist and loves the lower taxes here.


The showroom features lots of blown glass chandeliers and pendant lights as well as bowls, pitchers and some jewelry.
Tim is very personable and specializes in custom designs. You can select your own shapes and colors and I am sure he would work with you on the design of your choice.             

Texas is full of surprises. Who could guess that a glassblowing place would be out in the middle of nowhere. What a great surprise.  Worth a visit.