Jim Wilbat is an award-winning glass artist based in Illinois.

News & Galleries

Meet Jim

Portfolio

See Jim at Work

See all videos >

I am in the final stages of blowing this wavy bowl, so I need to get the glass super hot in order to spin it open using centrifugal force. I then turn it downward. and pause briefly while spinning the glass, so that gravity and timing cause the waves to form. Thanks to my assistant Audrey Penny.

Upcoming Shows

See full show schedule >

*CANCELED* Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts | Fowler Park in Oconomowoc, WI

*CANCELED* Art Birmingham, Birmingham, MI | S. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham, Michigan

*CANCELED* COVINGTON ART FAIR | Covington Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN

Port Clinton Art WALK Highland Park, IL | Downtown Highland Park, IL

*CANCELED* Third Ward Art Festival | Milwaukee, WI in the Historic Third Ward District

*CANCELED* Starving Artists’ Show | Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI