HAND MADE
IN CALIFORNIA
Inspired by Caleb Siemon's apprenticeship in Murano, Italy, our glass studio design incorporates Italian elements in every aspect, from bench heights to specialized tools. Glass blowing is a synergistic art form, and the studio is designed to facilitate a fluid process, enabling our skilled team to transform molten glass into beautiful and functional works of art together.
“Glassblowing is a team sport,” says Caleb. “It requires a united effort from multiple people to create one design.” Every glass piece is hand formed by the talented team at the studio in Aliso Viejo, California. All of the custom metal components are designed, fabricated and finished locally or in house. “This allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship in our work. The studio is made up of a team of master craftspeople that have a passion for what we do and the designs we make.”
The studio's aesthetic reflects the evolved craftsmanship of Muranese tradition coupled with the balance and restraint of the Scandinavians. Caleb and Carmen draw as much inspiration from the medium as they do from the place where they live and work. "We always start with an idea but remain flexible to allow for the natural qualities of the materials," says Caleb. "The element of the unknown has always attracted me to glass, and to California for that matter," says Carmen. "There's a tangible sense of adventure, as well as beauty, layered within the landscape. We try to embrace that."