Spend some time in an authentic glass studio, and witness a craft that dates back 2000 years.  The team of glassblowers glides among each other in a dance so smooth it belies the danger of the hot molten glass that hangs from their 5’ long blowpipes.  They repeatedly reheat the piece in the “Glory Hole”, caress it at the bench, spin, blow, nip, torch, or cool, and reheat all over again. 
 
You are seated inside the “hotshop”, close enough to feel the heat of the two furnaces and see steam rise as a hand held pad of wet newsprint shapes the honey-like glass. Hear the sssss of a hot pipe temporarily cooled in a water bath right in front of you. Under the guidance of an instructor, design a unique one-of-a-kind glass piece to take home as a keepsake.
 
ITINERARY (PM): 
12:45pm
 
 
 
Transportation and staff spot at resort
1:00pm
 
 
 
Depart resort
1:30pm
 
 
 
Arrive at the Art Academy
4:00pm
 
 
 
Depart for the resort
4:30pm
 
 
 
Approximate return to resort