Hot Shop

Thursday afternoon Mara's class got to have another field trip. This time it was to the Hot Shop at the Glass Museum. It was just an amazing experience. The kids got to go to the galleries first, then to the educational center to create artwork and the then to the hot shop. This by far was the highlight of my day!

It just so happened that we got to be there on the day when Lino Tagliapietra was in creating art. Now you are wondering who he is right?? This is the man who taugh Dale Chihuly how to create glass art. Dale Chihuly traveled to his hometown in Italy to work under him and learn everything there was to know. Lino is the most famous artist as far as glass goes in the world but you would never know it! Just another day in the shop was his demeanor when we viewed the hot shop. He was very hard at work but stopped a couple times to smile up at us and offer encouragement to the artists that were assisting him.

I was blown away at the entire experience and I hate to say it but I think you will find me sitting in the hot shop in the near future. It was way cool!!!!