About Me

I have been privileged to own and co-own several glass businesses and galleries spanning three decades creating custom commissions, public art, portraits, glass vessel sinks, doors, mirrors, tables, awards, countertops, signage, lighting, and design services.                                 

 Now I am semi-retired  and I am focused more on one-of-a-kind projects, portraits, and classes. I teach in person glass gilding workshops throughout the year and love to travel so let me know if you are interested in the locations listed in my classes section or have a suggested location of your own that we can build your workshop around!  I am ready to help you with your glass design projects. 

  I also have original art  and glass available and ready to go in beautiful frames, along with high quality art prints with framing choices, colorful aprons, seasonal cards, and warm fuzzy blankets that rock my designs!  To see them, go to the top of this page and click on 

"SHOP ART"

To see more about classes or portrait commissions, the menu at the top of the page will guide you to more information.

Melissa Paxton   Glass River Design