Over the past few years, our demonstration teams have made a concerted effort to create new demonstrations that support our featured exhibitions and help our guests gain a deeper understanding of the artisan’s perspective. This typically involves our glassworkers trying … Read more →
The island of Murano, Italy, sits just off the coast of Venice. Since 1291, when Venetian law decreed that all glass furnaces from Venice be moved to the island, it has been one of the world’s most important centers of glass … Read more →
The island of Murano, Italy, sits just off the coast of Venice. Since 1291, when Venetian law decreed that all glass furnaces from Venice be moved to the island, it has been one of the world’s most important centers of … Read more →
“It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle.” That was how mechanical engineer Bill Kilmer described his work with the ribbon machine, a piece of equipment that could produce approximately 1,700 lightbulbs per minute. The story of the ribbon machine is … Read more →