Glass Blowing with Nate Nardi

Friday, May 23, 2014

Nate Nardi has been working with glass for the past 13 years. He has lived in numerous places around the United States, all of which helped him to craft his art. I had the opportunity to hang out with Nate as he fit me into his schedule last minute before leaving for another art festival. Nardi has been showing his work at festivals for the past three years and is hoping to expand the number he attends. Nate’s studio is nestled in between Avondale Estates and Decatur in an old mechanics shop which he has transformed into a mecca for those who love glass art.

Nate Nardi's glass blowing studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi’s glass blowing studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Nate Nardi works on creating a bowl as he blows glass at his studio in Decatur on Friday, May 23, 2014.