The Bay Area Glass Institute’s Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch sparks next generation of glassblowers

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch at Santana Row proves that tumbler gourds are higher than actual ones. This 12 months, the Bay Space Glass Institute (BAGI) showcased over 7,000 glass pumpkins created by 20 native artists.

“I believe it is only a nice group occasion and it is lovely,” stated Sarah Corneille, the Govt Director of BAGI. “It is sunny California and glassblowing and pumpkins, you could not ask for extra on a fall day.”

The longstanding occasion has been working for 27 years and counting. Guests are available in droves to search out distinctive designs of various shapes and colours, plus witness mesmerizing glassblowing demonstrations.

“This can be a fantastic alternative for the general public to see the creation of glass artists,” stated Treg, one of many featured glassmakers. “We make numerous glass pumpkins that make folks pleased.”

From basic harvest to cartoon-like pumpkins, the patch has one thing for everybody. Plus, all of the motion simply would possibly spark your curiosity in glassmaking. If that is the case, BAGI has some nice information!

“BAGI is a non-profit glassblowing studio that is accessible to most people,” stated Corneille. “We really supply lessons at BAGI to all age teams beginning at 8 years previous and up.”

“I began at BAGI taking a newbie’s glassblowing class,” defined Jeanette, one of many featured glassmakers. “Now, I do my very own glasswork.”

From inexperienced persons to seasoned artists, BAGI welcomes the group to participate in its lessons, occasions, and extra!

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