A state of creative rut recently sent me to extreme measures in search of an outlet. I went glassblowing and it was AWESOME! Sick and tired of staring at a computer screen for obscene hours a day (I’m a graphic design major), I took to the heat and ran for the kitchen…er…at least a bunch of ovens in a studio warehouse.
With the help of the amazing artists of Diablo School of Glass, (located on Terrace ST. in Mission Hill) I was able to make my very own glass paper weight while learning the basics of glasswork. I waited patiently for a Groupon to appear, and as soon asit came, I dashed to this warm, glowing sauna to expand my creative horizons. It was easy, fun, and something i can cross off my list of creative spontaneity :)
Heating and gathering glass
SOOOOO PUMPED!
Shaping my paperweight :)