The Real Mexico
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Mexico’s Monarchs
Terrapin Glassblowing Studio explores the history and artistry
of glass works. Tucked away in the southwestern corner of New
Hampshire in the town of Jaffrey, the studio welcomes guests
with tours, demonstrations and programs.
As part of tours, groups learn about the steps artists take—
from gathering the glass and heating it in the kiln to shaping
and molding it into a finished piece—when producing functional
and decorative glass pieces. The studio offers a number of inter-
active sessions that cover both glassblowing and flameworking.
Participants in the Introduction to Glassblowing class learn
the foundations of glassblowing and get to use the tools
and equipment. As part of the two-hour session, they create
four of their own pieces—a clear flower, a colorful flower, a
paperweight and a clear blown ornament. The Blow Your Own
Pumpkin and Blow Your Own Ornament classes allow guests
to experience glassblowing firsthand in a shorter time frame
by focusing on just one piece.
The craft of flameworking, which varies from glassblowing,
is showcased through hands-on offerings such as introduc-
tory flameworking and basic beadmaking, advanced courses
in both disciplines, and a marble making option. Participants
get to use the heated torches to create different items they
can take with them.
Beyond those sessions, private classes and special group
programs can be booked with advanced notice.
To learn more, call +1.603.593.5073 or go to terrapinglass.com.
Stay glassy, New Hampshire