Rosetree Glass Studio

Lovely "mom & pop" run business that turns out gorgeous artisanal glass pieces certain to improve any space they grace! I already had two bowls ("vintage" as they were fired in 2007!) and on my Thanksgiving trip to NOLA this year (visiting my son who is a professional artist), I treated myself to 3 gorgeous perfume bottles!!! It was such a treat to also watch the owner & his assistants making beautiful works of art in the studio! All in all, a wonderfully invigorating experience for anyone who loves witnessing artistic expression and any passionate glass collector like myself !!!

My mom was looking for a custom glass piece for my step dads birthday and was in a pinch for time. We contacted the gallery and my mom spoke to Mark who was not only able to create the perfect vase and color shade but he also made sure to work with her to expedite shipping which isnt easy with a 4 day notice. The gift arrived on time and the vase was stunning. Thank you so much for your kindness and help . We highly recommend .

My husband and I had a car during our trip so we made a quick trip to rosetree. The staff here was extremely friendly and helpful. We watched a short video about the glass making process. We also had a prime view of the glass makers in the studio. We didn't have much time as we were heading to lunch with a friend. Overall a cool little place to check out.

Beautiful place. It was a real treat to actually watch them making an item. We were able to watch the story of the business on a video and then watch employees at the same time. Very cool experience.

I came here for a small party Friday night with some coworkers to make ornaments. I had never been here before but most of them had and they all raved about it.The place is located far back in a neighborhood in Algiers. It used to be an old movie theater. The front is the gallery where you can see all of their wares and purchase pieces already made if you like. The middle area above is where you choose your colors and sign your waiver form, etc. It is also a large waiting area with a table where you can put food and drinks for your party/gathering. There is a couch and chairs. The back area where the film used to be shown is the actual studio with the furnace and ovens. It is very hot down there!The staff is friendly and helpful as they guide you through the process of creating your piece. You have to leave your creation there and pick it up another day so it can cure.All in all, it was a very fun experience and I look forward to going back again.

Pumpkin glassblowing!!! My friend decided to surprise me with a random adventure, and I'm so glad he did. Walking into the studio, my eyes grew wide with wonder as I peered down into the vat of molten glass (from a safe distance and with my sunglasses). It was awesome! I had never blown glass before. If you could have only seen the molten glass mishap scenarios that were going through my mind... Thanks to the staff at Rosetree who were absolutely incredible, none of those mishaps came to fruition. They explained everything and were our friendly guides through the entire process of heating, layering, shaping, and blowing. It was such a fun time and the pumpkins turned out beautifully!!I would highly recommend Rosetree to any locals or people like me who were visiting New Orleans and looking for a unique adventure.

I love Rosetree! I'd never known much about blown glass until I moved to Algiers Point a few years ago and started shopping/attending events at Rosetree. They've got a great stock of beautiful glass that's blown right there in the back of what used to be a neighborhood movie theater. Some of my favorite things to grab there are candlesticks, fan pulls, Christmas ornaments and perfume bottles, but they've got some great hanging light shades that I've been eyeing for a couple years now too. If you've never been here and need a reason to cross the river to visit, check out their website for info on blow your own events. They actually let you make your own glass! My husband and I have been blowing our own Christmas ornaments for years and it's one of our favorite traditions. In the fall they blow pumpkins, in the spring flowers, etc. It's a fantastic date! If you're looking to support a local business for the holidays or just want to try something new, check out Rosetree!

Beautiful! This is one of the highlights of our "day trip" to Algiers.The blown glass products were works of art and are beautifully displayed in the store front shop. The entire shop used to be a theater it appears. And instead of tearing the place down, they re-purposed it to feature a different type of art.The back wall of the shop is glass so that you could see into the workshop where workers are busy melting glass in the giant furnace and creating products there.Unfortunately, if you think you can get the items dirt cheap because you skipped the middle men and retailers and buying direct from the manufacturer... not so much. But if you think about this as a souvenir or an investment, it won't hurt too much.Check out their lighting products too. Wow!

Mark, owner & artist, is a remarkable individual. Ask for a full tour of the gallery and his studio and be prepared to be informed and amazed.The gallery is filled will spectacular art work in a variety of sizes and forms: fan/light pulls, light shades, vases, decorative items, as well as specialty items.Mark, artist and owner, is part historian, part artisan, part local guide, stop-by and enjoy yourself while learning about Algiers Point and New Orleans lore.

So the building itself, beautiful. The staff for the most part, super welcoming and friendly. I see other reviewers speak of Mark the owner, and I'm sure he's a great guy. Unfortunately, you cant always help who you fall in love with I suppose... The woman that introduced herself rather rudely as the owner; was not at all welcoming. And to be completely honest, I've dealt with rude people many times now in my adult life, and I've learned to take it with a grain of salt. What I can't overlook however, is a racist. I am a father to two biracial children, and I took my two boys to see this shop as we had just happened to talk about how glass was created, so the idea came to me that it would be far more memorable to SHOW them, as opposed to tell them right? Well, nothing more convenient than a glass blowing business in our own town. I explained the process to them on the way to Rosetree (to the best of my ability) and my two were stoked. When we arrived, I explained to them to stay close to me, and to not touch anything (the normal parent speech); and my boys 8 & 12 are very well mannered and behaved. Fast forward, after the boys got to view the process, we perused the store. Nice items? Sure. Overpriced? Insanely. Nonetheless, we viewed the pieces and then were going to leave. Here's where things went south. My 12 year old needed to use the restroom. My 8 year old decided he wanted to go with him. As such, he quickly half sprinted to try to catch up to his older brother, when the owner comes over and tries to reprimand them, at which point, I reminded the boys to calm down, and then politely asked the lady to not speak to my boys in that manner. I figured, that it was polite enough, yet would get the point across. Except this lady, the "owner" tells me that "she isnt going to allow little nigger kids to tear up her store...."I will say in all honesty, I probably should have been more calm in my response; but these are my kids, and I dont care who you are, you don't speak to my or about my kids that way. I came unglued. She double downed on her statement and scurried to the back like the rat she is muttering about calling the cops. I told her to go ahead, and that I hoped a black officer arrived to take the criminal complaint. Needless to say, I grabbed my boys out of the bathroom and got them to the car to leave. Look, I know there is racism. I know that its prevalent. I know that this is the South and its more prevalent here; but I will say this is the first time I have ever been exposed to outright blatant racism. Maybe it's because I'm a white dad to two biracial children, but it's not something I have ever experienced first hand, and I am sad for the future my boys will have to endure if the world is full of people like this lady. So do what you will, the store has nice things. It has nice employees. But the owner is absolute trash, and I wish nothing but the worst for her and her business. I honestly feel a bit sorry for her. I have two great boys, and her outlook on them as nothing but a derogatory name because of the color of their skin means that she would never get the opportunity to experience how great of kids they are. As for myself, and my family however; we will never come back to the store again. We will be telling all of our friends, our family, and website review boards about our experience, so maybe it will save someone else the heartbreak that it could have caused my boys.