Founders Chapter

Judith has an extensive collection of African Glass beads that she will share with us. Members are encouraged to bring selections from their own collections.

Sidney Hutter was one of the early members of the Pilchuck School. Sid was among the first artists in the world who experimented with laminated glass techniques and is considered a pioneer in the American Studio Glass Movement.
We will visit his studio, have lunch together at a local restaurant, and visit nearby antique/thrift shops in Waltham.

Andrew Daniels will be exploring the fascinating world of American Brilliant Cut Glass and how to tell it apart from later cut glass. We'll look at the different types of blanks used over time, from early handblown pieces to pressed and figured glass, and how those changes reflect the evolution of the craft. He will also explain how to use black light as a tool for identification—what different colors under UV light can reveal about age, composition, and authenticity. By the end, you will have a clearer understanding of how to distinguish true American Brilliant from later imitations.

We will enjoy seeing members' other collections, especially as they relate to the holidays and winter. Ceramics, model planes, matchbooks, textiles, you name it.

Holiday Cheer. Peggy and Louis will arrange a somewhat "fancier" holiday luncheon.

Louis will share his extensive collection of pieces and related ephemera of mid-20th-century glass. Members are welcome to show their glass as well.

The PEM has a new, permanent glass exhibit. From the museum: "This diverse selection of contemporary glass represents the work of more than 40 of the most influential glass artists from the 20th century to today. ….this collection is remarkable for its range of forms, scale and techniques in glass. The Pforzheimers' gift significantly expands PEM's noted historic glass collection while celebrating the extraordinary aesthetic possibilities that arise from the combination of sand and fire."

Tracy will provide a rainbow of colors and information about this popular manufacturer that has been making beautiful glass since 1893. Members are encouraged to bring examples from their collections.
We will also have our year-end meeting, election of officers, auction, and a lunch provided by Vaughn and Karen.