Testimonials
“To watch his glass turn and bubble and be born in that cone of flame was deeply calming, a reminder of an age in which the gifted and industrious human hand—not the keyboard—mattered most.”
"Michael Dickinson does such wonderful and apparently magical things with fire and glass that you may wonder why you did not choose, at thirteen, to apprentice yourself to a master craftsman in a small cabin full of tools and surrounded by fir trees, possibly in Lapland. Michael recently gave a demonstration at Stanford’s arts-themed dorm, crafting a perfect speckled white conch shell, a sphere with a trompe-l’oeil spiral uncoiling in its heart, and a wine goblet worthy of Galadriel. Our students, regardless of major, were spellbound. To watch his glass turn and bubble and be born in that cone of flame was deeply calming, a reminder of an age in which the gifted and industrious human hand—not the keyboard—mattered most.”
— Andrew Todhunter, Stanford University
“The best things about a Michael Dickinson class are his understandable instruction, great demos, unflappability and patience! Also, he is open to discussion and listens very well.
I always learn so much from his boro classes and can utilize the techniques with soft glass, too.”
— Sioux George, Former Student, Santa Clara County, Ca.
“Michael’s work is so incredibly beautiful and talented. If you are looking for something unique and different I highly recommend Michael. Love!”
— Rachel Uziel Berman, Marin County, Ca.
“Michael's fine glass works are uniquely beautiful and elegant, and are sure to become treasured heirlooms. Love his work!”
— Byron Anderson, Placer County, Ca.
“Michael’s work demonstrates his unique talent molding and shaping glass into works of art! We have purchased wine glasses and champagne flutes for gifts and our friends have been amazed at their beauty!”
— Grace Santos, Santa Clara County, Ca.