About this Event
Established in 1966 by Michael and Frances Higgins, the studio produced (and still produces today) a dizzying array of "Higginsware", everything from tablewares to lamps and ashtrays, to candleholders and Rondelays. The Higgins' redefined and refined the ancient art of glass fusion to produce some of the most iconic household designs (and color palettes) of the mid-century.
The tour will last one hour, and will be followed by an architectural driving tour of the Riverside neighborhood. Homes on the list are inspired and drawn from the 2023 exhibition "Outside the Box: Modern and Contemporary Houses in Riverside" curated by local architectural historian, Michelangelo Sabatino, for the Riverside Arts Center. You may find a catalog of the exhibition here.
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 10am - 12pm
Address:
33 East Quincy Street, Ste. A
Riverside, IL 60546
The studio tour starts at 10am, followed by the driving tour at 11am. The driving tour will be self-guided, and we will provide you with the suggested route and all the accompanying flavor text - histories, highlights, etc.
Getting There:
Parking on the street is free, and there is a public lot nearby, as well. The Higgins Glass studio is only a 5 minute walk from the Riverside Metra station. Carpooling always encouraged of course! All the more fun for the neighborhood tour after. The studio is located at ground level, no steps required.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Higgins Glass Studio, 33 East Quincy Street, Riverside, United States
USD 10.00
