[PA-NJ Glassblowers] 'Glass in the Mountains' Begins Sept. 20; Toe River Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass Movement
Tony Patti
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Wed Sep 19 22:27:54 EDT 2012
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'Glass in the Mountains' (North Carolina) Begins Sept. 20, 2012;
Toe River Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass Movement
Sept. 17, 2012. BURNSVILLE, North Carolina - Close to 60 Toe River Valley
glass artists have joined forces to create Glass in the Mountains, an
activity-rich, four-day celebration that commemorates the 50th anniversary
of the birth of the studio glass movement.
A dozen galleries as well as studios throughout Burnsville, Bakersville,
Penland, and Spruce Pine will be hosting tours, unique glass exhibits,
demonstrations, a book signing and even a special "goblets and glasses" wine
tasting where locally made, handcrafted wine glasses will be available for
sale.
The Sept. 20 - 23 events kick off Thursday night, Sept. 20 with glass
blowing demonstrations and guided stargazing at the Energy Xchange, a
one-time landfill converted into a one-of-a-kind incubator for glass and
ceramic artists. On Friday evening, Sept. 21, visitors can look forward to a
special "History of Glass in the Toe River Valley" reception at the Toe
River Arts Council's new art center in Spruce Pine.
"Few places in the country have as rich a history in glass art as we do in
the rural Toe River Valley," says Glass in the Mountains Coordinator Kate
Vogel. "Harvey Littleton, recognized worldwide for his remarkable
contribution to the studio glass movement in addition to being designated a
"North Carolina Treasure," was instrumental in making this region a hot-bed
for glass artists. Our current roster of residents working in glass reads
like a 'Who's Who in Glass' directory, with renowned artists such as Mark
Peiser, John Littleton, Richard Ritter, Rob Levin, the Bernstein family,
Shane Fero, and Rick Beck. One of the things I think visitors will
appreciate most is the opportunity to see an incredibly diverse body of work
that ranges from functional to sculptural."
While many of the weekend long activities are free, a limited number of
special VIP tickets are also available. "The Littleton family has agreed to
open Harvey's studio, which has been closed to the public for years. The
studio not only houses a large selection of his work from the 40s through
the 90s, but work from his students as well," Vogel says.
On Saturday evening, VIPs will be treated to a gala event held at the
Burnsville Town Center. Guests will have to opportunity to mingle with the
glass artists before settling in to locally crafted appetizers prepared by
Chef Nate Allen of the Spruce Pine based Knife and Fork restaurant.
Appetizers and wine will be followed by a lecture and book signing by Joan
Falconer Byrd, who discusses her book, Harvey K. Littleton: A Life in Glass.
The evening also includes a slide show of local artists' work and a video
that tells the fascinating story of the studio glass movement. (A limited
number of non-VIP lecture passes will be made available for a nominal fee.)
The VIP program also includes a private glassblowing demonstration at The
Penland School of Craft as well as a personalized tour of Mark Peiser's
studio. The cost of a VIP ticket is $250.
"We're expecting collectors and curators from across the country," Vogel
adds. "I have no doubt it's going to be a memorable weekend for both
visitors and artists alike."
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The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Thursday, September 20
Glassblowing demonstrations begin at 4pm, pig roast, gallery exhibit, and
stargazing after dark, at the Energy Xchange, Yancey County.
Friday, September 21
Studio tours and exhibitions throughout Mitchell and Yancey Counties, 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gallery Hop, Spruce Pine 5 - 9 p.m.
Toe River Arts Council "History of Glass in the Toe River Valley" 5-7 p.m.
Mountainside Wine "Goblets and Glasses" and wine tasting 4-6 p.m.
Twisted Laurel Gallery "featuring Gary Beecham" 6-9 p.m.
Friday VIP Events
Mark Peiser will open his studio to VIP ticket holders 12 - 4 p.m.
Penland School of Crafts will host glass demonstrations and there will be a
shuttle to the gallery to see works by Penland-connected glass artists 1 - 4
p.m.
Hot Shop 1 - 4 p.m.
Kenny Pieper and Greg Fidler
Pablo Soto and Cristina Cordova
Flameworking
Micah Evans 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Shane Fero 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 22
Studio tours and exhibitions throughout Mitchell and Yancey Counties, 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bakersville Creek Walk Arts Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Openings Burnsville 5 - 7 p.m.
Design Gallery "Glass Artists of the Toe River Valley current work"
Toe River Art Council "A Family Affair: David Wilson & Loretta Forde &
Hayden Wilson"
Celebration at the Burnsville Town Center, 7 -10 p.m. Tickets required.
(Included in the VIP pass.)
Desserts, coffee and wine
Visiting with renown glass artists and friends
Book and poster signing by the author and artists
A Lecture by Joan Falconer Byrd, glass expert and author of "A Life in
Glass"
Slide presentation of artists work
Music and dancing
Saturday VIP Events
Mark Peiser will open his studio to VIP ticket holders 12 - 4 p.m.
Meet the glass artists, reception at the Burnsville Town Center 6 p.m.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and libations catered by acclaimed chef Nate Allen of
knife and fork restaurant 6 p.m.
Lecture by Joan Falconer Byrd, author of "A Life in Glass"
Sunday, September 23
Studio tours and exhibitions throughout Mitchell and Yancey Counties, 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday VIP Events
Private tour of Harvey Littleton's studio, the "founder of the studio glass
movement." On display will be a large selection of his work from the 40s to
the 90s, prime examples from his antique collection, a selection of pieces
from his collection by students and colleagues from the early years of the
studio glass movement, and his extensive collection of prints from glass
plates. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Continental Brunch at the studio.
The VIP Weekend includes all public events.
In addition to the studios where 50 glass artists make their work, the
following locations in Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Penland, Micaville, Celo and
Bakersville will host glass exhibitions open to all during the Glass in the
Mountains weekend:
Mountainside Wine - "Goblets and Glasses" - Spruce Pine
Twisted Laurel Gallery - "Past and Present" Gary Beecham - Spruce Pine
Toe River Arts Council Gallery - "History of Glass in the Toe River Valley"
- Spruce Pine
Toe River Arts Council Gallery - "A Family Affair" Loretta Forde, David and
Hayden Wilson - Burnsville
Design Gallery - "Glass Artists of the Toe River Valley, current work" -
Burnsville
Yancey County Public Library - "Mason Jars & Old Bottles" exhibit of old
glass
Penland Gallery - Penland connections - Penland School of Crafts
OOAK Gallery - "Women Glass Artists of the Valley" - Micaville
Toe River Crafts - "TRC Glass Members" - Celo
Crimson Laurel Gallery - "Potters in Glass" - Bakersville
Mica Fine Contemporary Craft - featuring Pablo Soto - Bakersville
Energy Xchange Gallery - "Glass Residents" - off of Highway 80N
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