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Corning Glass Mobile Hot Shop

Corning Glass Mobile Hot Shop

Monday, August 5, 2024

10:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Clark
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In conjunction with Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum of Glass, the Corning Museum of Glass presents its Mobile Hot Shop on the Clark’s grounds from August 5–11. The Mobile Hot Shop uses unique equipment to recreate a state-of-the-art studio environment, bringing the artistry and education of glassmaking straight to the public. Every day from 10 am to 5 pm, the Corning Museum glassmiths demonstrate complex hot glassmaking techniques in free demonstrations that are sure to excite all ages. Demonstrations last from thirty to sixty minutes. On August 11 at 2:45 pm, join us for a special two-hour demonstration featuring virtuoso glass artist Josh Simpson!

GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Monday, August 5
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: The Science of Glass
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration
4:15: Glassblowing Demonstration

Tuesday, August 6
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: The Science of Glass
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration
4:15: Glassblowing Demonstration

Wednesday, August 7
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: You Design It, We Make It
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration
4:15: Glassblowing Demonstration

Thursday, August 8
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: The Science of Glass
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration

Friday, August 9
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: You Design It, We Make It
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration

Saturday, August 10
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: The Science of Glass
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45: Glassblowing Demonstration
3:30: Glassblowing Demonstration
4:15: Glassblowing Demonstration

Sunday, August 11
10:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
11:00: You Design It, We Make It
12:15: Glassblowing Demonstration
1:00: Inspired by Fragile Beauty
2:00: Glassblowing Demonstration
2:45–4:45: Finale Demonstration by Glass Artist Josh Simpson

All demonstrations are free. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524. The Mobile Hot Shop will be located adjacent to the Clark’s main parking lot.

Image courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass

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