Join us for the last Hot Glass Cold Beer of the season on May 9! STARworks Glass director Joe Grant will lead the STARworks Glass team in creating a sculpture from his recent body of work inspired by the idea of “Fantastical Fauna.” The collection features intuitive forms developed from the imagination but roused by the real world. Using both traditional and unconventional glassmaking techniques, Joe will make a piece that explores the textures, colors and optics of hot glass.

Those who are 21 and older can purchase locally brewed beer or wine from the bar in the glass studio or the STARworks Café & Taproom. Purchase a drinking glass or ceramic tumbler from the School House Gallery and the price of a beverage of your choice is included in the price. Drinks can also be purchased at the bar. The One Nine Drive food truck on site. Live at the Café following the glassblowing demo.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Joe Grant was struck by the transformative qualities of glass while working toward his BFA from the University of Illinois. He grew up in Champaign, Illinois where he played drums in numerous bands before finally settling on a career making art. Later he earned his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Joe is not only an artist, but also a passionate educator who has recently taught art and glassblowing at Penland School of Crafts, Appalachian State University, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, STARworks Glass and was the visiting assistant professor of glass at Illinois State University. His work has garnered him numerous awards, including a fellowship at the Creative Glass Center of America and the North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship. He is currently the Director of STARworks Glass. Joe embraces the myriad relationships between science, nature and art to create his sculptures.