Towards the end of a whirlwind 10 days, I found myself standing in the middle of Unity Church in North Easton, Massachusetts. While Richard Hill, organ player extraordinaire, filled the church with music, I watched as sunlight cascaded through the … Read more →
On October 16 & 17, the Corning Museum of Glass will host its 54th Annual Seminar on Glass. This year, Seminar will focus on Pyrex and Material Culture, complementing our current Pyrex exhibition. Seminar speakers will address themes including: Pyrex … Read more →
Beginning in the 15th century, going on the road was mandatory training for young men preparing to become master craftsmen. After completing an apprenticeship, a young craftsman could rise to the level of journeyman. With documents certifying him as an … Read more →
This goblet in the “Monticello” Pattern was one of six objects recently received by the Museum as a gift of Frederick Campbell Hovey. The name and design of the “Monticello, 5700” pattern were inspired by the neoclassical architecture of Monticello, … Read more →