Watch as glassmaker Catherine Ayers makes Montana's super rainbow fox in the first You Design It; We Make It! demonstration of the year. See the final fox starting at 1:38:08. Subscribe to our channel to receive updates when we're live http://youtube.com/user/corningmuseumofglass?sub

Tune in tomorrow at 10 am Eastern for our Bring the Heat demonstration with Catherine Ayers! During the demo, Ayers will talk about her initial sketches and the steps she takes when mapping out the forms the figures will take—in this case two female figures; one of which is pregnant. While

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Thousands of different chemical compositions can be made into glass. Different formulas affect the mechanical, electrical, chemical, optical, and thermal properties of the glasses that are produced. There is no single chemical composition that characterizes all glass. Typical glass contains formers

Watch Claire Kelly create a glass fox sculpture in this demonstration presented for the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass in the Museum's Amphitheater Hot Shop. See the final fox starting at 50:16 Buy glass made by artist Claire Kelly https://shops.cmog.org/artists/glass-artists/claire-kelly

This week's designer Quinn shares the idea behind their design: "Gingerbread cookies are my favorite holiday cookies. Nothing says home for the holidays like baking homemade Christmas cookies with my family. I also like doing outdoor activities with my family when it snows and eating

Don't miss our last You Design It; We Make It! livestream of the year Wednesday at 10 am! Watch as George Kennard brings Quinn's skiing gingerbread cookie design to life. Quinn says, "Gingerbread cookies are my favorite holiday cookies. Nothing says home for the holidays like baking

Taking cues from nature and the cycle of the seasons in this demo, CMoG Gaffer Helen Tegeler combines her sense of humor, creativity, and glassmaking skill to create an object inspired by the winter wonderland that upstate New York becomes at the end of the year. See the final piece starting at 1

(1) A hole in the side of a glass furnace, used to reheat glass that is being fashioned or decorated; (2) a separate appliance for reheating glass. Learn more glory holes

George Kennard brings Bob the avocado doctor to life in this You Design It; We Make It! demonstration. Sophia, the designer, says: "This is a doctor who happens to be an avocado! He is very kind and patient with his clients and finds ways to cheer them up on bad days. Lastly his name is Bob as

Make Your Mark. Donate today https://give.cmog.org/ennion Ennion is an unparalleled cultural network, whose members play a crucial role in ensuring the Museum’s ability to fulfill its mission—to inspire all to see glass in a new light. Ennion members gain access to the cutting edge of glass art,

In this You Design It; We Make It! demo, glassmaker Chris Rochelle creates Carter W.'s drawing of a Rocket Dog named Scooter. See the final piece starting at 1:39:36. Subscribe to be notified of live streams https://www.youtube.com/corningmuseumofglass Have an idea you'd like to see made

Watch Chris Rochelle create air-twist patterns in glass that become the stems of intricate goblets. This old and complex technique involves trapping lines of air in a gather of glass and twisting it to create a mesmerizing spiral effect. Joined by a trusted team of gaffers, this demo will rely

In this You Design It; We Make It! demo, Helen Tegeler brings Lorelai's design to life. Lorelai says, "This is a shrubmatailt. It’s a sheep with a carrot nose, butterfly wings, rabbit ears and black hearts on her fur. Her name is Faith. Her wings are red inside and the outside is rainbow

There’s something magical about watching a master at work. Unparalleled expertise and skillful execution combine to inspire awe in anyone who observes an artist “in the zone.” Glassmakers who work in the Museum’s Amphitheater Hot Shop are some of the world’s most talented artists working in glass

Watch CMoG’s master glassmaker, Jeff Mack, create a replica of the elaborate Guggenheim Cup, thought to have originally been made in Venice in the 17th century. Inspired by a version made by Giuseppe Barovier in the late 1880s, which now resides in CMoG’s collection, Jeff creates his own iteration

You may know Cat Burns as the TikTok sensation and maker of the 2020 Unity Pumpkin, but she is also a local and frequent glassblower at the Museum and The Studio here in Corning, NY. With her pumpkin of the year in such high demand, Cat demonstrates the colorful design and describes her thought

For two thousand years, windows have provided light, insulation, and visibility between interior and exterior spaces. The strength, transparency, durability, and beauty of glass make it an ideal material to make buildings a little less dark and a little more open. Especially during the time of

In the mid-19th century, widespread political corruption and questions about who had the right to vote led to an intriguing invention: the glass ballot box. The transparency of this glass ballot box literally shows that a person’s vote will be counted; metaphorically, this transparency conveys the

Synonymous with “crystal clear,” Steuben has been a cornerstone of American design since 1903. From extensive art pieces to delicate hand coolers, sleek barware, holiday ornaments and everything in between, pieces of Steuben have graced homes and been central to special occasions for decades. And

Unleash your creativity and show us your wild side. Whether you create a silly character, a topsy-turvy cup or bowl, or something else entirely, we want to see your imagination at work!

Unleash your creativity and show us your wild side. Whether you create a silly character, a topsy-turvy cup or bowl, or something else entirely, we want to see your imagination at work!

Artists love experimenting with color and glass provides an excellent canvas. Now, we want to see how color inspires your creativity! Submit a drawing and our glassmakers will choose one idea and make that piece during our live demo.

In our new live demo series, Bring the Heat, join us for a live steam of glass artists demonstrating their expertise and skillful execution while “in the zone.” During each demo, an artist will present a personal design they’ve worked to perfect, and they will be live on the mic to narrate as they

Synonymous with “crystal clear,” Steuben has been a cornerstone of American design since 1903. From extensive art pieces to delicate hand coolers, sleek barware, holiday ornaments and everything in between, pieces of Steuben have graced homes and been central to special occasions for decades. And

You may know Cat Burns as the TikTok sensation and maker of the 2020 Unity Pumpkin, but she is also a local and frequent glassblower at the Museum and The Studio. With her pumpkin of the year in such high demand, Cat will be demonstrating the colorful design and describing the thought process

Watch Master Glassmaker George Kennard create a decorative vase inspired by the flameworked glass of Kurt Wallstab. Using the incalmo technique, Kennard will combine various patterned and colored bubbles to create a piece drawing from the styling of Wallstab’s famous “Montage” works. See the final

You Design It; We Make It! is going virtual this fall at CMoG! You asked, we listened! Exciting changes are coming to our popular You Design It; We Make It program, which has been a staple of our on-site hot glass demonstrations for nearly two decades. Families have often asked us if they can send