Phil Sundling

Phil Sundling has been blowing glass for over twenty years, using fire to craft innovative and beautiful pieces of functional and artistic glass. He focuses on borosilicate lamp /flame working, and has developed a style that merges form with function. In 2001, Phil opened Prism Glass Works, an independent workshop and gallery in Troy, NY that has continued to provide space for local glass artists alike.

 

Phil's interest in glasswork was sparked during a semester-long internship with a scientific glassblower at GE in Schenectady, NY. His career would begin a year after when he participated in a weeklong intensive training course at the Corning Museum of Glass. Here he was taught by master glassblowers: Tim Drier and Doni Hatz who helped him perfect the basics of the craft upon which he could begin to build his own style, and inspired him to buy his first torch. He has continued to diversify his skills by collaborating with other artists in the field ever since, including major artists such as Robert Mickelson and Emilio Santina. In 2017, Phil travelled throughout the US and Europe to work with a wide range of talented artists. He was even privileged to spend time in Murano, Italy with the Ballerin brothers, an experience that has enabled him to integrate old world techniques within his own style.

 

Over the years, Phil has expanded his skills from glass artist to glass teacher, joining the ranks of those who taught him. He offers glassblowing workshops to the public and accepts student apprenticeships.

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Glass By Mouse

As one of our senior glassblowers, Mouse has been with Prism Glassworks for many years. She is well known for her popular tree, grape vine, and flower vine spoons as well as her perfect little banger hangers. Glass by Mouse is some of the cleanest and best functioning glass we've ever seen. She is a big part of the Prism family and a staple in the shop. She's always ready to jump into a project with passion, and has the know-how to back up her enthusiasm.

Mouse, along with our owner Phil, won the 2017 Rochester Team Flame Off after an arduous weekend of melting against steep competition. 

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CK Glass

Connor has been with Prism Glassworks since he began glassblowing. He originally trained under Phil Sundling and has continued to grow as an artist since the beginning. He is our senior production artist, with an amazing array of skills. He is up to any challenge we give him and has become a crucial part of our product development team.

An indispensable part of the PGW family, Connor is already making a name for himself in the glass community.