Glassroots Education Project 2016 Proudly Presents

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John Meinke (Circle Glass / Mobius) - “Lathe Setup for Smooth Workflow”
Tuesday October 11th
12 pm to 3 pm

Class overview: Demonstration of how Lathe Setup affects workflow and how a well thought out setup can expand the possibilities of work. Then, a demonstration of ideal setup to make a small beaker style pipe, and a 30-45 minute Q&A.

Bio: John Meinke, also known by his torch name Circle, has been a full time glassblower since November of 1999. After becoming disillusioned with what the future might hold for him while pursuing a BA in music performance for classical trombone, he decided to drop out of college and take an apprenticeship at a small shop in the San Fernando Valley. It was there where he first began to learn about real life, the meaning of intensely hard & hot work and the magic of molten glass. Almost 16 years later he still finds great satisfaction working with his hands and moving glass into shapes that function well and are pleasing to the eye. The first 10 years of John’s glassblowing career were spent blowing glass to stock the shelves of the retail store that he and his brother owned together. He has made everything from five dollar clear dry pipes, to downstems, to bubblers, waterpipes, lighting sconces, ashtrays, cheap bowl pieces, headdies and everything inbetween. The skills that he acquired making everything that could possibly be made to put on the shelf of a smoke shop, gave John an incredibly broad skillset that he draws from on a daily basis. 5 years ago he started Mobius, a production scientific glass waterpipe company, where he is the sole owner and designer. When not working, John is an obsessed gardener and beach bum. His garden could be considered a small farm. Both gardening and surfing time are always spent with his family, his wife Rose and 2 kids. He also enjoys camping, fishing and running. Creating a life with a healthy work, family, food and exercise balance has been an ongoing challenge and one that he feels if very important to not lose sight of. John is 35 years old.

Education Project Ticket (3 Days)
$200 - Includes all 3 days of classes except Darby Holm Master Class
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Location - Monona Terrace - Madison, WI
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