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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington

The Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington suggested we visit the Museum of Glass.



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We had been invited to a glass blowing session at our resident glass blower in Surprise Valley. That experience was fascinating and as a homeschooling project it was incredible.



The working artist at the Museum of Glass work in pairs....on delicate, transparent compositions.glass_blower_in_museum_of_glass




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Shaping and sculpting.....



then into the fire......



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and out again for more shaping and sculpting......



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The works of art produced are delightful and whimsical....



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and quite stunning !



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Happy Infusions,


Kate



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  1. Angela MeijerSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Stunning! This is a process I would love to learn some day.

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  2. KateSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Oh I hope you do...you are so imaginative I think the pieces you create would be delightful !!

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