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The
Museum of Glass appeared oddly bland on this dull and cloudy day.
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On
the rooftop plaza was a reflecting pool.
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When
we entered the building, oh no!! There were prominent signs saying
NO PHOTOGRAPHY except in the Hot Shop and Gift Shop. I was
so disappointed I could have wept.
We headed straight to the
Hot Shop to watch a demonstration of glass blowing because I
overheard a guide say that a large group of Boy Scouts had reserved
the area at noon. Eeek! |
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Down
in the bottom of an amphitheater, John
R Miller and his group of glass blowers were working on a project.
It was very hot in there, even for us up on the balcony.
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We
missed the beginning so I don't know what the folks were making
here, but it was big! And heavy!
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It
was interesting to watch. The black pieces are to keep the heat
away from his hands..
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Along
a balcony were displays of some of the glass made in the Hot Shop.
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Although
a few designs are painted, many of them are made of the blown glass.
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At this point
we toured the current exhibitions and oh, they were spectacular.
I was frustrated to tears at not being able to record them with
my camera. These were my favorites. (clickable links)
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In
desperation I started snapping away in the Gift Shop. I bet these
are pretty in the sunshine.
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Many
(not all) of the items for sale are made on site or by local artists.
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