International Glass Invitational

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International Hot Glass Invitational

The Glass Craft & Bead Expo would like to present the first ever International Hot Glass Invitational!! Skilled Glass artists from around the world will come to show off their talents at this judged event. April 3rd and 4th, during the Glass Craft & Bead expo -- Don't miss this much anticipated event!!

The International Hot Glass Invitational will be held in conjunction with the 15th annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo in the Equestrian Center located next to the exhibition hall. This 30,000 square foot, 4,400 seat arena is well appointed with 4 -72’ flat screen monitors that face all sides of the arena along with a private “VIP” bar which has seating for 250 with full bar and kitchen access. The goal is to provide the audience with the largest most dramatic glass sculptures and vessels that the timed sessions will allow. We have invited some of the most renowned hot glass flamework and furnace work artists from around the world to compete. Each team will have 2 ½ hours to produce their works.

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Schedule of events:

Friday, April 3, 2009:
5:00 pm: Doors open
6:00pm-6:30pm: Introductions and opening ceremonies
6:30pm-9:30pm: Competition begins
9:30pm: End competition

Saturday, April 4, 2009:
5:00 pm: Doors open
6:00pm-6:30pm: Introductions and opening ceremonies
6:30pm-9:30pm: Competition begins
9:30pm: End competition

Sunday, April 5, 2009: Judging and awards

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This shit is going to be on and poppin. Thanks for the sticky Mer.

Hope ya'll can come out. Here is the team line up;

Friday furnace demo Michael Angelo Menconi and George Kennard of Corning

Saturday furnace demo Einar and Jaimex de la Torre

The Twelve Team Line Up

Team Weinmeyer:
Bernd Weinmeyer
Marcel Braun

Team Townsend:
Milon Townsend
Lionel Chapital
Jacob Hyman
Justyn Schoenfeld

Team Grit City
Nathan Purcell (JAG)
Josh Opendaker (JOP)
Slinger
Nate

Team Pythagoras:
Bandhu Scott Dunham
Andrew Pollack
Cameron Reed
Dan McCarney

Team NorthWest:
Scott Deppe
Banjo
Darby Holm
Clinton Roman

Team Lone Stars:
Salt
Micah Evans
Kevin Ivey
Christian Luginger

Team Scientific Splash:
Doni Hatz
Julie riggs
Jake Fishman
Tim Kornhahrens

Team Frabel:
Hans Godo Frabel
Magnum Mankang
Patrick Randolph
Jack Roberts


Team Somerville:
Devin Somerville
Paul Stephan
Filip Vogelpohl
"Piper" Dan Benway

Team Eugene Glass Alliance

Team Disney: Eric Goldschmidt
David Sandidge