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Additional time info:

Glass Pumpkin Patch Preview Party

October 4^th 5 - 8pm

Glass Pumpkin preview party will include all visiting glass artists’ work.

We will have many tiers of Pumpkins in price and scale. Ranging from $30.00 to $200.00 per

pumpkin. All hand blown and sculpted by Southeastern area artists. 50% to artist 50% to Maclay School. 

Pumpkin Patch

Thursday 5pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Glassblowing Demonstrations and Workshops

Each demonstration begins with a quick narrated explanation of the material process. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the demonstration.

There will be glassblowers creating their works of art at 2100ºF.

DEMO 1

9:35 - 10:05 a.m.

- Understanding the Mystery of Prince Rupert's Drop

- How can glass be unbreakable? Find out!

DEMO 2

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

-How Glassblowers Use Centrifugal Force

-Physics is an important part of glassblowing. Learn how!

DEMO 3

12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

-Glassblowing Techniques that turn Chemistry into Art

-Glassblowers use water, air and wood to create their works of art. See it done!

DEMO 4

2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

- Art Meets Function: Glassblowing a Scientific Flask

- Watch how a work of art is created for the science lab.

Blown Ornament Workshop

$56.00 per student

Maximum of 18 students per day, 6 person group glassblowing instruction. No experience necessary. Ages 8 & up

Thursday 2:30pm - 4:20pm

Friday & Saturday workshops from 10:00am - 11:50am & 12:45pm - 2:35 pm and

2:45pm - 4:35pm

For any reason workshops do not fill the time intended for workshops will be used

for demonstrations.

*Artwork being made will be available for pick-up the following day.