Old Glory flies over STARworks

You know what's cool? Watching the American flag fly in front of your place of work. Thanks to the guys at Comfort South, we have the colors flying again in front of our building. For the longest time we had bare flagpoles behind our sign on the front lawn with neglected ropes broken and flapping in the breeze. I asked Kenneth Cagle how we could thread new lines through the pulleys and he said all he needed to do was tell two of his guys that they couldn't do it and it would be done in about five minutes. Sure enough they delivered, I was impressed but not surprised. That business is populated by can-do people that accomplish a lot with very little. Thanks to all of them especially Brandon and Brian Moore for polecattin' up those flagpoles so that we can fly our colors. You have to check out the video.

STARwalks trail completed

The STARwalks trail has been installed.  We recently finished pouring our recycled rubber walking trail last week.  Star Heritage Day participants got to walk on the newly poured surface on June 6th.  The STARwalks trail is a 1/8 mile loop that is made of recycled truck tires.  920 tires were saved from the landfill in constructing this low impact walking surface. The forgiving surface lessens stress and impact that occur while walking on concrete, asphalt or other hard surface.  It also lets water pass through eliminating water runoff associated with paved surfaces.  Those who walk on it say a variety of things, but one word heard often is "wow".   Future improvements include benches, picnic tables and a bulletin board that will include information on walking programs offered along with other happenings at STARworks and in the community.  Come by STARworks and check it out!

The STARwalks trail was made possible with a generous grant from The North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund and partnership with The Troy/Montgomery Senior Center, Montgomery County Council on Aging, Montgomery County Health Department, the Town of Star and Montgomery County Parks and Recreation.

Anthony Schafermeyer Visits STARworks Glass!

Anthony Schafermeyer with Nick Fruin

From April 2-9, glass artist Anthony Schafermeyer was the STARworks resident artist. While at STARworks, he worked on a furnace with Wet Dog Glass and on April 7, he worked on a glass piece in the STARworks Glass Lab. Anthony creates vessels using his Graaled Cane technique, which contains Swedish and Italian elements. He makes the cane with several layers of color then he engraves away some of the layers to achieve an asymmetrical pattern.

Anthony Schafermeyer has been a professional glass artist for fifteen years. He has taught, extensively throughout the country including but not limited to Pilchuck Glass School, Haystack mountain school of crafts, and the Corning museum of glass. Anthony has also lectured, and demonstrated abroad, including The University of Segovia, Spain. Niijima Glass school, Japan, The Riitveld Acadamy of Art in Holland, and Kittengela Glass in Kenya. Anthony has a studio in Millvale PA, and is currently working on an installation project for the new Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. He is currently represented by Habatat Gallery, in Boca Raton FL. and Dane Gallery in Nantuckett MA.

We thank Anthony greatly for his visit and welcome him in the future.

For more pictures of Anthony at work, please visit the STARworks Glass website.

GLASS OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS

The open house hosted by STARworks Glass on April 18, 2009 was a success. Over 70 people came to see glassblowing demonstrations by Mike Linzy, Nick Fruin, Stephen Protheroe, and Eddie Bernard.

Guests were able to ask questions about the glassblowing process and about the artist's themselves. A great time was had by all.

STARworks Glass Open House - April 18

STARworks Glass Lab welcomes the public to come and experience the wonderful art of glassblowing. Our artists will be doing live glassblowing and artwork can be purchased.

Refreshments will be served.

April 18, 2009
5-7pm
STARworks Glass Lab
100 Russell Drive
Star, NC 27356
(Building under the Star water tower)

STARworks Glass MArch 28 Open House Cancelled

The March 28, 2009 Open House for STARworks Glass Lab has been cancelled.

Please join us for the April 18 Open House featuring live glass blowing demonstrations, videos, and artwork. You will get the opportunity to purchase beautiful pieces by our experienced artists. Food and beverage will be served.

Play Work!

For the Past week Adam, Eddie and I have been installing a glass chandelier show in Pittsburgh, PA at the Carnegie Museum of Glass.  It took several days to hang & tweak the glass installation of Venetian artist Maria Grazia Rosin.  We had a fantastic time and met some great people.

Adam & Eddie,

Thank you so much for making this happen!

Steveo