Saturday, March 19, 2011

NAEA Seattle and the Chihuly Boathouse Studio!

Some teachers go to Florida on spring break, seeking out warm weather, beaches, and relaxation. Next year the NAEA convention won't overlap with my spring break so perhaps I will have the chance to do the same... For this year though, I packed my bags, plus an extra empty one for supplies, and headed to Seattle Washington!
I have been here since Tuesday, saw the market, and several of the sites. Even had lunch at the space needle on Wednesday! Yesterday I had the incredible opportunity to visit Dale Chihuly's boathouse studio here in Seattle, and it was even more awesome than I imagined!
I watched gaffers' blow glass, got to gawk at Chihuly's many extensive collections of all kinds of things, and awe over his amazing glass creations. Below are just a few photos of what I was able to experience!
















Indoor pool, with clear glass bottom- housing his sculptures in the bottom!
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8 comments:

  1. Nancie KayMarch 19, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Oooh! Thanks so much for sharing - what a great experience for you! His studio looks amazing. Hope you're getting some great ideas at your workshops too...

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  2. Chesterbrook Academy ElementaryMarch 20, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What a great artist.
    His glass sculptures so organic and colorful.
    I am getting ideas just looking at your pictures.

    Thanks for sharing

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  3. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I am SO jealous! Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. What an amazing experience!

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  4. Snippety GibbetMarch 27, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Breathtaking!

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  5. Barbara's Thought of the DayJune 3, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Wow. Your photos are amazing. What a fabulous opportunity. The Chihuly glass exhibit is coming to Boston and is on my list of things to do this summer. I'm so motivated to go after seeing this post.
    Barb

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  6. BryanJuly 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Where exactly is the studio located? We are heading to WA later in the year and know that my wife, also an artist, would love to visit the studio. Thank you

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  7. PhylAugust 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I just went to the Chihuly exhibit in Boston and was blown away. My brother lives in Seattle. Is the Boathouse a place where a anyone can visit? How does one go about seeing it? I think my brother would love the opportunity. I'd like to swim in that lap pool...

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  8. EricaSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. What an amazing experience! What a great experience for you! His studio looks amazing.

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