From time to time, IGGA-NEC organizes field trips for our members.
Snow Farm and John Simpson
In past years, the chapter has held special weekend-long workshops at Snow Farm, in Williamsburg, Western Massachusetts. See some photos of our group in action.
On another field trip, we had the pleasure of a touring the studio of glass artist and Master Glassblower Josh Simpson, in Shelburne Falls, MA where Josh walked us
through building a spaceship for one of his planets. Read the article.
SimpleSyrup Glass Studio
In 2004, several of our members attended weekend classes in Kiln Casting and
Cold Working at SimpleSyrup Glass studio.
Worcester Center for Crafts, New Street Glass Station www.worcestercraftcenter.org
On June 26, 2005, IGGA-NEC gathered at the glass studios of the Worcester Center for a Play day.
Demo's were led by Debbie Tarsitano on "Flameworking", Nan Burke on "Photo Resist & Nametags", and
Gale Scott on "Glassblowing".
September Meeting on the Cape
After waiting for the summer traffic to lessen, IGGA-NEC members headed to the Cape to join member Benton Jones
at his studio and gallery. The group saw a demo of Benton's unique kiln setup and how he sets up his complex drop sculptures
using thick float glass from the old Provincetown, MA, Aquarium.