Ohio Artisan art gallery and Hot Glass production studio featuring works by 59 Ohio jouried artists,
Canal Fulton Glassworks has been in business since 2009. Our facility is sited in a restored 1814 post and beam structure in Canal Fulton historic district. We have been awarded the 1 or 2 place Best Art Gallery, Non-Museum, award from the Beacon's Best contest for the last 5 years. We represent only Ohio artist in our gallery space, currently showing the works of 59 Ohio artists with over 3,000 unique one of a king art to gladden the heart and mind.
Free hot glass demonstrations most Saturday afternoons from 1 to 5 PM. We produce new glass art every week and our artist bring us new works every month so your visit will always be new and uplifting.
Keywords: Ohio artists, Original Art Works, Stained Glass, Durable pottery, glass and silver jewelry, Unique wood carvings, Blacksmith art works, Steampunk works, blown and fused glass, 3 dimensional stained Glass works
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been in business since 2001.
What is your primary product or service?
We feature only Ohio made original art works in our gallery and produce hot blown glass original works on site. Currently over 3,000+ unique Ohio made works on display and for sale. Our art works include, blown glass, slumped and fused glass, pottery, wood carvings,blacksmith works, jewelry, mounted local photography, paintings, steam punk art, unique furniture, glass beads and classes in hot glass and metal jewelry making.
We provided guided tours for groups of up to 40 in our Hot Glass production process and of our gallery. Free parking for cars and tour buses..
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our son has degrees in glass and archeology from Kent State and has practiced this art form for almost 20 years. We wanted to offer an alternative to foreign made goods so we purchased, rehabbed (almost a 3 year process) our 1814 era building, built a new production studio and open our gallery in May of 2009.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have been awarded the Beacon's Best award for 1st or 2nd best Art Gallery, non museum, for the last 5 years. We only handle Ohio artists works and promote our unique Canal Fulton historical location and nearby family activities. Canal Fulton is the best kept secret in Stark County.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have only one location with no plans to expand at the moment
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at, 215 Market St West, Canal Fulton, OH 44614. Our building is immediately next to the Tuscaroras River stone bridge built in 1900. We are one block West of the Ohio and Erie Canal hike / bike path in Canal Fulton. One block for the Canalway Center and parking lot.
1 mile East of the Marshalllville Road (becomes Market Street once in Canal Fulton) RT 21 Exit - See our Tourist Information sign for directions.
8 miles South of Akron via RT 93.
8 Miles west via Portage street (becomes Locust once in Canal Fulton) from The Strip Shopping area in North Canton..
5 miles North of Massillon via 21 North.
15 miles East of Wooster Via Rt 30 East / 241 East and 93 North.
18 miles South via 21 from Fairlawn, Rt 77 and Rt 18 interchange
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept, checks (Ohio only), MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover cards and purchase orders from established business clients.
Which areas do you service?
Our main customer base is all of Ohio and surrounding states. Our art works have made their way to overseas customers thru our local business purchases of gifts for their oversea distributors.
We offer individually commissioned works; for example; blown glass light fixtures, stained glass door side lights /kitchen cabinet insert, decorative copper gas lanterns,
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bud and Sandy Graham
What are your hours of operation?
10AM till 6 PM Tuesday thru Saturday, year round
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
If you visit us you will understand that Ohio arts are our passion. Our customers tell us they appreciate the in depth introduction to original Ohio art works and seeing first hand the work needed to restore a over 200 year old building.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
If you give a man fish he will eat for one day and be dependent; better to teach a man how fish so he will have pride in himself and may feed his family.