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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION:Watch contemporary glass history in the making as the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team\, in collaboration with Visiting Artists\, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Throughout Refract\, Visiting Artist Ben Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum Hot Shop. Through 25 years of working in glassblowing\, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass\, traveled across the globe\, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant\, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. \nMuseum admission required.
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing\, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass\, traveled across the globe\, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant\, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. \nMuseum admission required. \nArtist Bio:Through 25 years of working in glassblowing\, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass\, traveled across the globe\, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant\, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop.
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - America 250: What Is My Glass Worth? ♿
DESCRIPTION:What Is My Glass Worth? In conjunction with America 250\, Museum of Glass will host the community event What Is My Glass Worth? on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 from 11am-2pm. Throughout the day\, the Museum will host booths in the Grand Hall where visitors can bring their glass pieces and learn their value! Suzanne Perrault of Antiques Roadshow will evaluate glass pieces and offer insights into collecting and authenticating. Regular Museum admission is required upon arrival\, but RSVP! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-250-whats-my-glass-worth-tickets-1988503733195?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
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