Annieglass

Great glass gorgeously crafted and thoughtfully made. I had a walk though tour with the glassmaker which was really cool. Did a wine tasting as well and bought a bottle of Syrah. Nothing inexpensive here but makes a great gift or a splurge for yourself.

We came in to the shop this Father’s Day, such beautiful glass work. This is our new favorite store! We loved the oyster dish

I’ve been struggling with whether or not to write this review, but my two experiences keep nagging at me and I can’t seem to let them go unmentioned.
A few months ago I bought a bracelet at Annieglass on Cooper Street to wear to a formal event. It not only broke the first time I wore it, but the broken clasp snagged my new silk dress. I returned to the store, with receipt, hoping to get the bracelet repaired or replaced.
The sole employee was standing outside chatting with a friend, and took her time coming back in to help me. She then informed me that she was the «jewelry manager» and since the bracelet was «low end,» there was nothing she could do. It wasn¹t expensive, but even «low end» items shouldn¹t break the first time you wear them. Rather than argue, I chose to «vote with my feet» and shop elsewhere in the future.
Unfortunately, my niece registered at Annieglass for her wedding, so I was compelled to return. Hoping to avoid having to deal with the «jewelry manager» again, I went to the Watsonville store. Seems they were having a big sale and the place was packed with people, many with armloads of items, lined up haphazardly to pay. They were obviously understaffed to handle such a crowd, but the sales people were doing their best to cope.
I was appalled to see the owner shouting at one of the sales people in a very loud and abusive manner. It’s inexcusable to berate and humiliate an employee, especially in front of customers, and especially about something that is out of their control. I understand that the Santa Cruz store has since closed, and whether it’s due to poor customer service, bad karma, or both, I’m not surprised.

I just took the tour with Cathleen and had an excellent time. Their process is fascinating and the tour is very interesting and educational. Their products are beautiful and worth the hefty price tag. The wine tasting was fun and I took home the sparkling wine and the pinot. Excellent Sunday afternoon.

This artist always brings us unique styles along with quality products that last. I have been given Annieglass for years by my Mom in Love, she has great taste! We spent two hours together this weekend taking a tour of the warehouse where the glass is crafted into lovely pieces of art. It was fun, interesting, and made us appreciate how much love and manpower it takes to make the art, thus the high prices. The lady providing the tour was friendly and did an amazing job explaining the process. The afternoon was capped off with a wine tasting bar to sample some delicious Santa Cruz County wines. I purchased a beautiful butterfly heart shaped bowl to store my rings in while I sleep. This is a must see store and try the tour on Saturdays.

Beautiful, beautiful glass items here. All made at this studio location. Pieces made by Annie are signed and dated and numbered. A great place to go for some usable and gorgeous glassware. I bought my mom a platter shaped like half of a mussle, in a beautiful blue glass. I couldn’t resist a similar, smaller piece for myself. Until I have an occassion to use it, it’s sitting in my display case. So pretty, the craftsmanship is stunning.

Who doesn’t love this art? Great quality for years and years.
A small issue, I noticed that many things in the store are marked differently. When I brought it to the attention of the staff, I was looked at like there was something wrong with me.
No big deal, just double check what’s on the shelf.
If you are looking for a great gift you have found the place to shop.
Beautiful glass!

Nice place to drop by while travelling through Watsonville. Interesting selection of pieces.

Cool stuff but expensive!

I had the chance to visit Annieglass on a Unilocal Field Trip. The storefront is very bright and eye catching. There’s a really cool butterfly seat right in front of the store… I thought it was very cool. The inside is filled with unique glassware that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Be. Very. Careful. To. Not. Break. Anything. Although, Annieglass-​ware is believed to be damn sturdy. (I’m not sure how sturdy, I’ve never bumped into anything there) Everything has a sticker that says handmade in California. Every piece is eye catching and unique; therefore, it is more pricier than your usual dinnerware. It’s all handmade right there. Annie also added wine tasting to make it a destination. The lady wine curator was very friendly and knowledgeable. There was 4 different wines with 4 different types of cheese. She explained each type of wine in detail and showed which wine goes with which type of cheese. I enjoyed my time there and would recommend it to anyone that’s stopping by Watsonville.

Full disclosure:
I attended the field trip and I will be writing a separate review for that…
But I wanted to something about this destination as a place to buy things/​do tastings. First of all, the store is filled with glass, many different kinds. Some of the glass pieces have funky little defects that make them unique and therefore not retail worthy so they end up in the shop. They have Annieglass (which is handmade in the USA right there in Watsonville), and they also have foreign products that are much more wallet friendly. Ultimately, the work might not be in your taste, but the pieces made there look like they have good heft and durability. Now for the wine tasting, this is definitely a must try. The wine curator lady there is very knowledgeable and knows the good wines. She claims her palate is more of a European style and it lends to some awesome selections like this really lush oaky chardonnay from Beauregard. If they have a tasting event, I would probably go again. The bottles are also very reasonably priced and sometimes they might even have cheese pairings but I can’t guarantee that on any given weekend. Anyhow, if you are in Watsonville or just passing through, this is worth a visit.

Annie’s Glass is more mainstream glassware than it is artistic. The customer service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. They do offer engraving for 25 letters for $ 10 and over 25 letters for $ 20. There are many glass blowing art studios in Santa Cruz county so it my simply be the style of glassware that doesn’t speak to me.

Annieglass makes truly ‘WOW’ gifts. By far my favorite gift especially when you get the piece personally engraved. I have been collecting Annieglass for 5 years now and have several pieces and place settings of different styles. The most amazing table presentations!
I’m not sure what I love more, having Annieglass all to myself or giving pieces as ever lasting sentimental gifts to friends and family. My daughter is living in NYC now and her Annieglass was in the first packed box… don’t leave home without it! :)

I LOVE Annieglass for wedding gifts and special occasions! It truly has become a unique heirloom for those very special people who have received a piece from me. My mother in law has collected it for years as a santa cruz local. HOWEVER this is not mother in law style glass! There are new beautiful contemporary collections and you can really find nice pieces for just about any taste.
This is not a traditional store. It is the manufacturing location which means they always have seconds on hand for your personal collection.
If you buy one as a gift, be sure to have it engraved there at the factory.
I purchased a large platinum rimmed bowl, drove it to LA for a wedding gift, and it happened to crack. They replaced it NO questions asked. They said that the cooling process sometimes does this. I had purchased one in January to have it dated with the new year (they are all dated) and it was so new it must not have had time to cure.
5 stars for customer service. 5 stars for their product.
Remember that this is a warehouse and you will not be disappointed.