Hot Glass Cold Beer
with Jake Pfeifer
November 10, 5:30pm
Join us as a featured glass artist, Jake Pfeifer performs an exciting glassblowing demonstration with assistance from the Starworks Glass team. Live music from Grand Ole Uproar in the cafe following the demonstration. It’s All Good food truck will be on site.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jake Pfeifer – Owner and Head Artist at Hot Glass Alley, LLC in Charlotte, NC
I fell in love with glass during a family vacation to Bermuda where I spent hours observing and asking questions at an open air, ocean front, hot shop, at the Royal Navy Dock Yard. I was fascinated with the thick, free flowing gather of hot glass, the blowing, molding and the adding of color. I could see the technical challenges, but also the range of possibilities in using glass as an art medium. I was 14.
During my four years of high school, I began learning to blow glass and create glass art pieces. I am a 2010 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, School of American Crafts – Glass Program. I am a young, aspiring, American artist; among the next generation of craftsmen working with their hands; carrying forward glass making traditions that are thousands of years old. I use contemporary styles, and traditional Italian, Swedish techniques that reflect a personal glass art style of my own expression and design.
People ask me what inspires me. I am a curious person which often leads to my artistic inspiration. I love rainy days, Christmas, art museums, golf, walking in the woods, waterfalls, the ocean, music, fishing and movies that take me to places I’ve never been. The formula for my work is personal. I am focused; each piece receives my enthusiasm, perseverance for excellence, and dedication to uncompromising quality. My vision for each piece encompasses an understanding of the properties and movement of glass and application of color.
I want to engage people to look at the work over and over, finding something new and beautiful each time. In the end, I trust each piece promotes an understanding and appreciation of glass art. Whenever I part with a piece of my glass, I feel a piece of my life goes with it. Each piece is part of my journey.
TICKETS REQUIRED
Event admission is by ticketed reservation only. You can register by selecting November 10 from the calendar at the bottom of the page or by calling 910-428-9001. Cost of admission $5. Beer and wine can be purchased separately from the studio bar or in the Starworks Cafe. Large selection of glass and ceramic wares available for purchase through School House Gallery and can be filled with beverage of choice.
Cancellations must be made before noon the day of the event. 100% of the proceeds benefit Starworks.
Online registration and self-ticketing closes 24 hours prior, please call 910-428-9001 to check availability and purchase tickets through School House Gallery.