We stopped on our way back from New River Gorge National Park to watch the demo. In about 40 minutes of time, we got to watch glass being made, ask a lot of questions, and see something rare and unique. The people there are very knowledgeable about the art of glass making. Beautiful things in store, though Id love a few more things in a manageable price range. This studio is part of the charm of Staunton.

Ive been here a few times now and the work on display is *always* stunning. Hard to overstate the level of skill thats on display in the retail section and in the workshop (yes, you can go in and watch them blow glass). We were fortunate enough today to be able to catch one creator making a glass snail today and he made it look unbelievably easy. There are some beautiful shops in Staunton, but this one takes the cake.

Several months ago I was able to visit the studio. Watching them blow glass was so Interesting. Spent quite some time taking in all the beautiful creations. I left and regretted not buying something. I just had the occasion of having a piece gifted to me and it is stunning!Make sure you check this place out. Maybe plan that visit this is a great town!

We were vacationing in the area and stopped in with our daughter to check out the place. Their pieces are very cool! We purchased a glass blowing experience for our daughter, and she got to choose a base and 2 colors, as well as what type of ornament she wanted to make. The artist working in the studio (I think his name was Jason) was kind and helpful and really great at explaining the glass blowing process and exactly what our daughter needed to do. The other employees we spoke to inside the store were very friendly as well.

Great place for a unique date or gift. Blow your own pumpkin or ornament experience was great. Jason and team were very welcoming and knowledgeable about their art. Highly recommend.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the glass-blowing demonstration at Sunspots. The artist spoke clearly and effectively about each step he was taking. He kindly answered questions, and it was mesmerizing to watch him work.The vase pictured is part of a new collection available now, and we watched it made from scratch.The staff member up front that day was welcoming and informative. The gift shop has a lot to offer—hand-made barware, ornaments, etc., jewelry, and locally stitched masks. We will be sure to recommend to others!

The gentleman that did the glass blowing did a great job explaining what he was doing and answered questions. Great experience!

It was great to help make an ornament you choose. The store has nice glass work. Kids would love being involved or just watching.

Lots of unique items (and lots of the typical fare as well). Onsite glass blowing is neat to see.

Came to store at 4:30pm to look around. Store is advertised to close at 5pm. The open sign is even on, but the doors are locked. We drove 30 minutes to visit to only be turned away. Thanks for the awesome service. 🙄

Beautiful artwork! Jason worked with our kids to make their pumpkins. He was informative and friendly. All and all a great experience!!

Professional and beautiful blow glass art. I loved the chance to learn how it was done- very cool!

We were yet again fascinated. and spellbound as we watched glassblowing in progress. The blowers narration as he worked was wonderfully given.

6 stars!! I couldnt be more delighted with our visit at Sunspots Studios! I discovered Sunspots in 2014 or 2015 and had been looking for an opportunity to return until this visit in 2019. It did not disappoint! We learned a lot about the time and practice it takes to master certain aspects of making and connecting sections of hand-blown glass within finished pieces. This self-described apprentice of three years also taught us about the sourcing and chemistry of glass types and color-mixing, as well as skin and inhalation hazards that glass artists risk for their art--knowing of these hazards helps me appreciate the pieces cost even more than for their beauty alone! He was also extremely well informed of (1) cutting-edge functional glass work (such as at Corning ceramics in my home state of PA) and the technology needed to support innovation AND (2) top glass artists with advanced art techniques and fans, especially those artists whom other Sunspots visitors asked about as he worked. He extended his demonstration time past 4:00 pm to use up the remaining molten glass that day. Then he was kind enough to talk with me about 2 library books on blown glass art and cut, flat glass that Id brought from home and even to point out similar techniques used in pieces used in the showroom works for sale. A great overall experience for us!

The guys working the ovens took the time to explain, step by step, everything they were doing. Explained the process of making the different colors. Answered all our questions. Everyone was friendly & helpful.

A good place for unique gifts. Dont pass up the glass blowing demonstration.

Loved the live demonstration! The artist narrated the process and was very kind to speak to. The gallery is stunning, so many beautiful items.

There are some really nice pieces of glasswork for sale. The glass blowing demonstration is definitely worth seeing. But it is pricey if you want to take home anything. They make their own glasswork and have some unique items.

They require people to wear masks. Dont support sheeple.

Fantastic! The workers there were so sweet and kind you can buy things that are already made or you can make your own glass blown something! They do still require masks even if you are vaccinated so do not forget that haha! Super fun and highly recomed for a summer fun thing to do!!

Beautiful pieces. We loved watching them create a serpent wand, so intricate and detailed. It was amazing work. We also loved blowing our ornament.

Nice items for sale in studio. Most seem a little pricey. But the glass blowing was great.

Really enjoyed watching the guy make a vase

Great hearing explanation if the color of glass on the piece he was working on. Very hospitable as soon as we walked in. Beautiful pieces for sale.

Great place, super nice people!

It was nice to visit this working retail glass shop. We watched a demonstration of a glass pumpkin being made. The individuals that were purchasing the pumpkin were actually helping with the glass blowing. As for the glass wares available for purchase, there really was not alot that caught my eye. Still a nice place to visit while in Staunton VA.

Really enjoyed this place. Everyone was so nice and helpful and the glass making exhibition was great

Awesome it is an experience every person on this earth need to do and see

Beautiful artwork on display in the showroom. We were excited to be able to watch the artist making new pieces. He was very willing to answer questions and narrated his process as he went along. This was a great experience for the whole family.

Reminds me of Wheaton Village (Millville, NJ). Technical presentations were well done.

Been there a couple times and the kids are always memorized. The staff is always super friendly and educational. We go every time we are in town.

The staff was very friendly. The prices are reasonable. Watch the glass blowing process.

Very informative and friendly

Very informative and interesting.

Not my cup of tea I realize that glassblown objects take time to create, but in my opinion alot of their inventory/merchandise is overpriced. Its a good place to go if you are VERY into glassblowing.

Doors locked with open sign on during advertised business hours. That’s was great waste of a half hour drive.

Active glass studio with a shop; stopped in to watch vases be made and left with a glow-in-the-dark jellyfish.

There are less products on display. There was an artist working on his glass art and we watched him work in the studio.

Awesome! I enjoyed seeing how they make the glass pieces right there. People were engaging and very friendly. I bought a birthday gift and made new friends!!

We came today to to blow our own glass ornaments. It was one of the most unique and exciting things I have done in a long time. The staff was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable about the process of glass making. They were wonderful with the young kids that were there to make gifts as well.We watched them for a little bit before we were called. They were attentive and answered all the childrens questions. They really care about what each clients is looking for. They will reccomend good color combinations and what will and will not work. They want nothing more than to make every client feel satisfied and educated about their choices.I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to do something amazing and unique. It is not cheap, but it is worth it to experience something like this. The cost for two table ornaments was over $100. The youngest child I saw was about 7. Any younger than that they might deny them because of insurance purposes.

Gorgeous glass art and very informative watching the glassblower explain the process in making the art. Highly recommend!

I love taking out of town cmvisitors here to watch the glass blowing demonstrations and pick up unique gifts. The day we went a gentleman from the crowd signed up to blow his own glass ornament. It looked exciting!

Some great artists and some unique pieces

Love the local glass craftsmanship. I stop there every year to pick up something beautiful and uniquely designed. I wish I had enough money to bring home a glass octopus this past summer. They were spectacular and if there are any left when I get back im buying one!!!!

They have class to make your own thats really fun. Staff is great and the prices arent bad for what you get. Cant wait to go back.

Pretty good place to go with kids they get But the only down side is you could only choose form two things to make.

The glass blowing was awesome! The artist was easy to talk with and very quick to provide helpful information. The studio was great as well. Lots of nicely designed items to look at and purchase. We are already talking about when we can go back to the studio.

Positively wonderful experience offered to blow an ornament. Jason explained the process with detail and excellence! Be a romantic and share blowing a creation with your sweet heart! Or buy a wonderful item from the pros!

Sunspots is amazing friendly staff and beautiful ornaments made by hand. When looking for something beautiful and unique Sunspots is the place to go. I have never been disappointed. And they wrapped the gifts!

Watch glass blowers at work. Lots of beautiful blown glass art for sale.

What a place! Jason was fun to watch and he had great interaction with the people watching.

So much fun. Very educational. Such beautiful art.

Sunspots is a learning encounter. A gallery of exquisite glass art pieces as well as the glass blowing experience, all in an historic building in the queen city. The hosts, hostesses, and artists are helpful, gracious, and knowledgeable.

Gorgeous artwork. Amazing atmosphere. Friendly staff and it’s so much fun to watch and learn the art of glassblowing.

Beautiful gallery with a wide variety of glass gifts. Very colorful and delicate. We had the pleasure of watching the glass artists create multiple flowers and a vase. After we were able to talk with one of the artists, Dave, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We cant wait to come back next year.

Such an incredible experience I would recommend to anyone!

We went to Sunspots just as a curiosity, and fell in love with the place! I set up an appointment to blow my own ornament, and I can tell you, it was a blast. Jason was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions about the craft. Since we could not go back the next day to pick up the cooled ornament, they are shipping it to us. There are so many unique gifts in the shop, it was hard to just pick one out to bring home. This is a definite must if you’re looking for a unique experience.

Interesting items with good wide isles to minimize the worry of bumping into something, its a glass shop, soooo.Weve not had a chance to watch the artists at work, yet. Late day shoppers. However weve bought a few pieces from there and are excited to continue our collection. Lovely art, and seems to be getting better every time we go too.Found out they have a call me system for specific items of interest coming available too. Totally got signed up for that service :)Ill be doing business there as often as I can. Thanks Sunspots for keeping it classy

Made ornaments with my family and they were super accommodating and patient with helping my grandmother with hers. Definitely recommend!

Went as a family, my daughters and myself really enjoyed it. It was different and theres sessions available to blow your own glass piece.

Gorgeous glass items at every price point. Watch the glassblowing demonstration and come back to see the finished product (we ended up buying it!). We have found vases, pumpkins, jewelry and plant waterers for ourselves and gifts. No visit to Staumton is complete without a stop at Sunspots.

They have live glad blowing. And lots of beautiful pieces of art. It is definitely worth a stop by and check out what they have as it is always different.

They always have some interesting items there. And my kids love going to watch the glass blowing.... very fasinating.

Super cool! Glass artisan very informative. Staff very helpful. Lots of pretty handmade gifts for friends and family.

Very cool experience. A bit pricey though

I was somewhat apprehensive about visiting a glass studio with my young children in tow but I’m so glad I did. They loved watching the glass blowing and creating going on in the studio. We could sit plenty close while still being separated from the heat. There were elevated stools and bleachers so that even my 2 year old could see. In the shop the employees were incredibly helpful and friendly. They never stopped smiling while answering the endless questions from my little ones. One girl even took them to a closet so they could step into the dark and see how the glow in the dark glass lit up. They patiently waited while the children selected a a Christmas ornament to take home. They were helpful but not overbearing at all. The shop is filled with beautiful creations for every budget. Ornaments, vases, jewelry, figurines, in every color and many that glow. This is a must see if you’re near Staunton!

Beautiful blown glass for sale. The artists are very talented and you can watch them create in the studio.

We LOVE this place. My husband buys me a glass flower every time we come. The glass blowing is fun to watch and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Neat place to stop while traveling along I-81. Some of the items in the studio where amazing to see and it was fun watching and learning how they make them.

Treat your self and family to a tradition of blowing Christmas ornaments every year. We have done it for 6 plus years.....best tradition EVER!

Great art. Too expensive in our opinion.

Always fun to visit and see the new pieces!

So fun to watch the glass blowing!

Large selection of blown glass items to purchase. An extra treat if you get to watch them blow glass.

Very friendly employees. Great gifts! Fun time making our pumpkin.

Cool demos and glass art. Friendly staff and items priced to reflect the value and craftsmanship of each piece.

Nice big glass shop. Watched an awesome glassblowing demonstration. And really nice people. Definitely going to be going back for a glassblowing class with my daughter

Store was spacious inside, huge selection of unique items. Staff was super friendly and prices were great for hand made items.

Live glassblowing was very interesting. The Craftsman was very informative while working several projects.

Love the glass blowing demonstrations and that the studio upcycles sodium silicate to make their own glass.

Went here for Blow Your Own Ornament in December to try something new. It was a nice presentation and the glassblowing artist was friendly and informative. The studio also has a pretty selection of glass art thats worth checking out.

Always a wonderful place to visit.

For the price, which is relatively high, their products are beautiful. The customer service is also top notch, nice staff and a friendly atmosphere. Watching the glass blowing is enjoyable too.

Watching the glass being blown was fascinating. Very cool.

This place is AMAZING! They do an outstanding job!!! Definitely worth the visit and learning experience!

My fiancee and I made an ornament together. The staff was wonderful. We will be going back to take my son to make an ornament too.

It was very interesting to see how it was done I was impressed with his skills.

Beautiful hand blown glass art. Can watch it be made in person!

Go for the tour and demonstration. Come back again and again for beautiful glass jewelry and ornament and other creative glass products.

They know their craft for sure. I found it to be way over priced; however, nothing wrong with it per say. Sales ladies appeared over anxious to help. Compared to other glass places, nothing special.

Wonderful demonstrations and beautiful blown glass. Everyone there was friendly and eager to assist.

Love this gallery. Keep coming back for more amazing glass art pieces and for the live demonstrations from the artists

Great variety of glass work and knowledgeable technicians! A must see!

Amazing shop for one of a kind gifts, reasonable prices, and friendly staff.

Beautiful items to shop for and such a nice staff.

Really good place to shop for glass art & learn how its done they have daily demonstrations

What a cool experience!

The best part of this place is the glass studio where you can watch things being made. Fascinating artisans.

Great place to visit and watch them make art!

So fun! Lots of fun things to look at and buy