History of TGW
When Charlie Miner started Tesuque Glassworks in 1975, he blew glass in what was an old chicken coop next to the house he bought from a land trust in Tesuque, NM. Tesuque was a blossoming artists' community at the time, and TGW quickly grew into a studio gallery.
Over time artists joined the studio, contributing work to the gallery and expanding their own careers. The mix of skills and aesthetic approaches created a rich environment for all and allowed the studio to encompass educational opportunities, full fledged production of lines of work, and an exciting daily viewing experience for visitors.
In 1990 Charlie added lost wax casting to his exploration of glass as a medium. Casting has grown to be a significant part of the body of work produced at TGW. Today Charlie's cast pieces can be seen at SOFA, the Corning Museum, the Renwick Museum at the Smithsonian, and various galleries across the United States.