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The Devil Made Me Do It: John Zinner, Lauscha home town boy

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:29:49 -0500

Enjoy this Video interview with Lauscha's own John Zinner. John makes the most phenomenal sculpted devils ever! And this summer I had the privilege of filming him, following which we conducted this interview on the idyllic back patio just outside of his studio. Check out this internationally acclaimed "home town boy" as we discuss his work, life in Lauscha, and his movie debut in drag dressed as the Glass Princess...

The Care and Feeding of Seahorses and Silver Colors, with Kimberly Affleck

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:48:42 -0500

Join us for an under the sea sojourn with Kimberly Affleck! Her seahorses are delightful and unique and she shares how they came to be and her journey of discovery through glass. You'll also get great technical advice on how to work soft glass silver colors to get them to pop and generate the great effects that they're known for.

We'd like to thank Glasscraft Inc. for sponsoring this podcast. Excerpts of this interview are featured in the November/December 2011 issue of Glass Art Magazine.

The Invasion of the Italian Stallions/Part 2/Lucio Bubacco & Emilio Santini

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:06:06 -0400

Get a rare glimpse into the boyhood memories of Lucio Bubacco and Emilio Santini. Friends since birth, they share some of the hilarity of growing up together in Murano, Italy. Join us as two of the world's foremost flamework artists share their common past.

Find out how Lucio's work evolved, what themes and influences are important to him, and how mythology, philosophy and sexuality converge to create some of the most complex flameworked pieces in the history of the art.

The Invasion of the Italian Stallions/Part 1 Cesare Toffolo

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:45:23 -0500

Join us for the first installment of "The Invasion of the Italian Stallions" featuring Cesare Toffolo. This Muranese Maestro shares his life, work, and innovations in glass. As a special bonus, we have a guest appearance by Emilio Santini, our talented (and mischievous) translator. This interview was conducted at the International Flameworking Conference. You can see excerpts of it in the Winter, 2011 issue of Glashaus Magazine.

You can find out more about the Flameworking Conference at: http://www.salemcc.edu/glass/conference/index.php. The next one is coming up soon.... March 18-20, 2011. There's still time for you to sign up!

Check out www.glashaus-magazin.de. You'll see that Cesare made the cover. Yay, Cesare!

The Studio Glass Movement: Through the Eyes of Marvin Lipofsky

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:12:45 -0400

Witness the birth of the Studio Glass Movement through the eyes of Marvin Lipofsky. As one of the students that participated in Harvey Littleton's first glassblowing class, he was present from the beginning. His work as a glass artist has taken him all over the world, where he was often the first American artist to collaborate with local factory workers. From the Czech Republic to Japan, Russia, Finland and Yugoslavia, this international glass master has seen it all. He also describes the events that led to the formation of the Glass Art Society.

Old World Sparkle! Christmas Ornaments with Michael Haberland

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:41:51 -0400

If you've ever wondered how traditional old-world ornaments were made, here's how! Michael Haberland, a third generation ornament artist from Lauscha, Germany, shares the entire process with you. In addition to finding out how traditional European ornaments are created, you will also find out first-hand what it was like for this young man growing up under Communism, and how life has changed since the Wall came down! An insightful look into glass, history, and the politics of our times!

Build Your Dreams with Tim Macfarlane

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:07:26 -0400

Build your dreams in glass! Engineer
Tim Macfarlane shares a bit about the complexities of determining the stress, strain and structural strength of our favorite sparkly material. He brings architects' visions to life, an accomplishment that is no small feat!

You may recognize his work when treading upon sculptural glass staircases at Apple stores around the world. Or climbing the ruby red staircase at Times Square to usher in the New Year.

Perhaps you heard his inspiring address as the Glass Art Society Keynote Speaker in Corning, 2009.

But it's not all about the modern application of glass as a building material....

He's also working on the restoration of a historic building in Virginia, circa 1769. Replacing missing sections with glass makes it "clear" to all the separation of the old from the new. A conservators dream! Or is it? Find out more in this engaging interview.

Paul Stankard: My Life So Far

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:11 -0500

Paul Stankard's contribution's in glass span more than four decades. You'll enjoy this candid and revealing interview with one of the world's foremost and well-loved paperweight makers. FInd out about his thoughtful and provocative book, "No Green Berries or Leaves", and see what's happening at his alma mater, Salem Community College. Their new Glass Center now fuels it's furnaces using methane from a nearby landfill while turning extra gas into electricity. An ambitious undertaking! (Recorded at the 9th International Flameworking Conference.)