When you look into this space rock you will get lost in the depth and sparkle. It is a solid piece of glass, made up of many layers of dichroic glass with a glass "crust." The rock sits on a gnarled wood platform.
Trumpet flowers are iridescent glass with a tiny silver "stamen" at the bottom. Each flower has a slightly different shape. Fine silver (99% silver) with Argentium sterling silver earwires (tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic). Each one is a little different.
These copper earrings are in the shape of the District of Columbia, with a 51 cut into them, representing our aspiration that DC become the 51st state! Approximately 1” high, with Sterling silver earwires.
$20 of each purchase will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank.
This glass wall piece has a vibrating energy that draws you in. All the colors in this piece come from certain clear glass that chemically reacts with silver, creating tones of gold, silver, bronze and turquoise.
about merrilee
Merrilee Harrigan founded Joy of Glass to shine a light on the unexpected beauty and transformative properties of glass. Her innate curiosity, willingness to push boundaries, and joy of experimentation are reflected in both the glass jewelry and art pieces she creates.
create your own work of art
Explore the possibilities of fused glass while creating your own glass artwork. You'll learn how glass behaves, experiment with color and texture, and build your own design from a wide selection of glass, frit, dichroic, and iridescent materials.
No previous experience is necessary. You'll have plenty of guidance, but your finished piece is entirely your own.
Discover the beauty of fused glass while creating your own unique jewelry. Explore color, texture, dichroic glass, iridescent glass, and other decorative elements as you design pieces that will be fired and finished after the workshop.
No previous glass experience is needed. All materials, instruction, kiln firing, snacks, and water are included.
Give someone an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and hands-on art. A Joy of Glass gift certificate can be used toward a beginner fused glass workshop in the DC studio.
Our Values
Joy of Glass is a small, local studio built around a belief that beauty brings joy, creativity connects us, and art can make a difference. Every piece is made with curiosity and care, inspired by nature and the creative possibilities of glass. Merrilee loves sharing that creative process through our workshops, connecting with our community, supporting local organizations, caring for the environment, and giving back. Your support helps a small creative business thrive, and helps us continue spreading joy through art.
