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The products of Little River Hotglass Studio are characterized by an understated study of opposites and proportion – the transition from a thick optical glass base to the refined thinness of a turned lip of a perfume bottle or the balanced proportions and fascinating optics of the bubble paperweights. Each design takes advantage of the physical characteristics of molten glass: twisted ribs, undulating curves and geometric forms capture a sensuous viscosity. Rich true colors are used to captivate the eye and highlight the beauty of pure clean crystal. Each perfume bottle and paperweight is the product of outstanding craftsmanship and skill, precise attention to detail, and unique design. Perfume bottle stoppers are individually handmade and are carefully matched to a specific bottle and are then hand ground to form an airtight seal. Each piece is carefully inspected before it is signed and dated by Michael.
These heirloom characteristics have made the glass objects from Little River Hotglass Studio a natural choice for commemorating special occasions or simply treasured as fine collectibles.
Corporations such as Steelcase, Harlequin publishers, Bank of Montreal, NCR, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, PPG and Pratt & Whitney have also chosen Michael’s glass to recognize excellence among their employees and for their own corporate collections.
Michael Trimpol began his experience as a glassblower in 1983 at the Sheridan College School of Craft and Design in Mississauga, Ontario after completing studies for a BFA at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. He has continued to refine his skills by participating and hosting glass workshops with leading glass artists from around the world such as Lino Tagliapietra, Sonua Blomdahl, Simon Moore, Bill Gudenrath, Josh Simpson and Tom Buechner.
Michael’s partner, Monique Lajeunesse achieved an Honors BFA from the University of Guelph and a certificate in the history of Fine and Decorative Arts from Christie’s, London. She is responsible for the cold finishing processes of the glass.
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