**3rd Place, People's Choice**

Taking in the Warmth

A serene and skillfully crafted blue glass apple, Taking in the Warmth is created through a combination of blowing, hot assembly, and detailed coldworking. The piece reflects artist Zach's growing mastery of technique and form, a journey that began at age 14 with the Teen Bootcamp at Pittsburgh Glass Center. Now an emerging sculptor, Zach channels his passion for the material into work that balances precision with quiet emotional resonance.

7in. w x 9in. h x 7in. l

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.

**1st Place, People's Choice**

Hand bound book with flameworked glass hands. Created by Pittsburgh Glass Center Flame Shop instructor, Sam Whitney.

1.5in. w x 3in. h x 1.75in. l

http://www.instagram.com/samuelwhitney

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.

**2nd Place, People's Choice**

Pulse of the Heart

Pulse of the Heart is a vibrant fused glass artwork that captures the energy and emotion of a beating heart. Abstract arcs in bold hues-plum, blue, green, yellow, and red-form a stylized heart shape, accented by rhythmic rows of raised glass dots. The transparent base and white frame highlight the interplay of light, motion, and color. Kiln-formed with precision, this piece symbolizes vitality, connection, and harmony, offering a modern and heartfelt focal point for any space.

9in. w x 9in. h x 1in. l

http://www.libbystree.com

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.

**2nd Place, Artwork Valued Under $1k**

Portoro on Float Duo

A striking combination of coldworked, laminated black marble and glass, Portoro on Float Duo balances weight and transparency in a refined, sculptural dialogue. Created by Pittsburgh native Chris Ross, the piece reflects his deep roots in glassmaking and fine art. Beginning his journey at age 15 at the Pittsburgh Glass Center and later honing his aesthetic at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Ross brings a thoughtful, contemporary sensibility to material, form, and contrast.

3 / 3.5in. w x 3.5 / 5.5 in. h x 3 / 3in. l

http://www.saburodesign.com

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.

**3rd Place, Artwork Valued Under $1k**

Drinking Vessel - This elegant drinking vessel is crafted from clear borosilicate glass, featuring a distinctive hollow spiral handle that adds both visual intrigue and ergonomic balance. Its refined form highlights the purity and strength of the material, blending function with sculptural artistry. A contemporary take on traditional glassware. Tim Drier has been a glassblower for 25 years, and applies his scientific glassblowing expertise to artistic flameworking. He concentrates on creating decanters, goblets, and vases.

3in. w x 7in. h x 4in. l

http://www.instagram.com/driertim

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.

**1st Place, Artwork Valued Under $1k**

Borosilicate Glass Spider Expertly flameworked from borosilicate glass, this hyper-realistic spider captures astonishing detail and delicacy. With lifelike proportions and intricate features, the piece showcases remarkable technical skill, balancing fragility and tension in a strikingly naturalistic form.

1in. w x 0.5in. h x 1in. l

http://www.jessicatsaiglass.com

Silent Auction items close Sep. 26 at 10pm ET.