John & Kathy Warner own and operate the Glassblowing Shops, along with their sons Scott Warner and Chris Kennedy and longtime associate JoAnn McCabe. John, Kathy and JoAnn were trained in the art of flamework glassblowing by Kathy’s father John Cudequest. He was trained in his craft, as a young man, by his Uncle in New York City. John Cudequest was the first flameworker to demonstrate his craft fo
r the enjoyment of the public, allowing them to see how these beautiful hand blown glass figurines were made. This happened in Miami Beach, Florida in the late 1940’s. So began a family tradition which has continued for four generations. John & Kathy moved from Los Angeles, California to Santa Claus, Indiana in 1973, to open a glassblowing shop in a theme park. They continue to operate the shop at Holiday World and from there have grown to their current five locations.
8600 Main St., Unit 1
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-3156
10 S. Chestatee St., Unit "F"
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-9022
Alpine Mall
2527 Main St., Suite 2
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-8750
Santa’s Workshop
Memorial Highway (RR 431)
North Pole, NY 12946
(518) 946-8285
