Watching glass making in Fort Bragg has been a family tradition for nearly 30 years. In the late 1980s, a retired CHP officer named Myron Macneil started crafting glass in a small shop in the Train Depot Mall. Families worldwide would stop into the mall to watch glass come to life in various forms, whether vessels or creatures. There was nothing Macniel wouldn’t masterfully craft. Listening to the stories of those who met him you can tell; there is never a dull moment when the torch is on and the enchanting process of glassblowing takes center stage. Fast forward to the present day, and a naturally born local, Ben “Tsunami” Lukas, couldn’t be more proud to continue the legacy of glass-blowing downtown in the Train Depot Mall. Doing live glass-blowing demonstrations could very well be one of Ben’s favorite things, as the glow of the glass in the flame brightens the room and ignites the curiosity of locals and travelers alike. Never be afraid to ask questions as glass tubes and rods get melted together to resemble a whimsical hummingbird or a friendly green tree frog. Ben is always so happy to share this craft with the next generation of traveling friends and family. While watching the hypnotic dance of glass in the flame, you will always be welcomed with warmth and a smile. Tsunami’s Glass Shop is part gallery, part gift shop, and part workshop, and it certainly has something for everyone.
WHERE: 400 N. Main Street
MORE INFO: instagram.com/tsunami_lukas or facebook.com/TsunamiLukasGlassworks
