“Vibrant and vivid, Gerry Reilly’s fluid freeform glass sculptures, installations, ornaments and tableware are shot through with brilliant colours that swirl and eddy.” See Saw magazine.
Gerry Reilly's hot glass studio is one of the long-time joys of Margaret River. After decades in the mainstream, these days a visit to the Melting Pot Glass Studio during Open Studios, is to experience a working hot glass studio, embedded amongst the rustic farmhouses in a no fuss approach, lush with both massive old native and fruit trees, quirky creative installations, friendly chooks and dogs, and wild kangaroos.
Each year Gerry and his partner Margot vary their approach to Open Studios, the only time of year Gerry puts aside the busy studio practice. When Gerry's executing a large piece of glass, it’s all happening fast; all those years of training are compressed into minutes and high focus. During the event he offers free fun demos and friendly connection, without appointment; and he'll slip in a few larger, full focus sessions throughout the period.
Open Studios combines beautiful demos and time to relax and chat with Gerry about his practice... or simply soak up the ambience and choose a special piece to take home. You'll see new designs in his much loved stemless wine glass range, beautiful art glass forms, and displays of his more recent approach to lighting and architectural installations.
If you’d like to discuss a commission, ring in and they'll welcome the chance to arrange a one-on-one connect, outside the busy daily demonstrations.
Or you can jump on the website to book in on the glassmaking experience workshop days, limited to Mondays and Tuesdays during Open Studios, but available all year round by appointment. Or call to discuss your group workshop.
Gerry and Margot love Open Studios and have taken part every year since it began. They look forward to sharing the blessings of their creative life and passion for hot glass with you again in 2023.