You are Cordially Invited to the Inaugural
St. Petersburg Glass Weekend
March 12-15, 2015
Experience one of the country’s top arts destinations with an intimate insiders’ look at the vibrant glass art scene of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tickets $425 per person
Please contact Mary Childs for questions or additional information at mary@dmglass.com or call 727.896.4527 to register.
The weekend will include a series of exclusive lectures, glass blowing demonstrations by visiting guest artists, artists’ receptions and guided tours of public and private collections.
Participation is limited to 20 people. Registration costs include transportation to and from venues, most meals and Museum entry fees.
Weekend Itinerary:
Thursday, March 12
– Cocktail “Meet and Great” Reception at the Duncan McClellan Gallery
Friday, March 13
– Guided Tour of the Raymond James Collection
– Lunch at the Vinoy Hotel
– Tour of Private Collection
– Reception at the Chihuly Collection with a talk on Dale Chihuly’s connection with Venice and Murano
– Dessert and Glassblowing demonstration with guest artist Naoko Takenouchi; Hiroshi Yamano in attendance
Saturday, March 14
– Guided Tour of the “St. Petersburg Glass Trail”
– Opening Reception of Hiroshi Yamano and Naoko Takenouchi’s exhibit at the Duncan McClellan Gallery
– Glassblowing Demonstration by Hiroshi Yamano
– Private Dinner
Sunday, March 15
– Champagne Reception and continental breakfast at the Chihuly Collection. Guest artists in attendance
– Lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts by Hiroshi Yamano and Naoko Takenouchi
– Glassblowing Demonstration and farewells at the Morean Glass Studio & Hot Shop
