Glass Blowing

For many people the time after thanksgiving is when then shop for gifts and put up trees and decorations in preparation for Christmas but the time after Thanksgiving is also Glass Blowing season. As the weather starts to switch from fall to winter it is the perfect time to fire up the kiln and blow some glass. Glass blowing is truly magical, and when done by talented artists who have worked together for along time they turn that magic into a dance right before your eyes. I am lucky enough to know two such talented artists who have the dance mastered, and create the most beautiful things. And last night in a small metal hut behind a house a few down from ours, Avery saw glass blown for the first time, by two of the most talented glass blowers in the state.

Avery watching the show

 Like most people when they see glass blown for the first time Avery’s eyes were wide open! He was looking at everything, so many new things, the glowing from the “glory hole” and movement of the artists, the sounds of blow pipes on the bench, it was really amazing. I got two shows last night, the one put on by the artists and seeing Avery as he discovered new things. I have been watching glass be blown for years and I am always grateful for the experience but last night was even more special because I got to share it with my baby. Thank you Curt, Bob (and Lu and Bella) for sharing your passion, and talent with us last night.

Curt, Bella, Mommy & Avery