If you've ever had an interest in glassmaking,
Polk Museum of Art
will offer a presentation on Saturday, October 24, that you won't want
to miss. The Museum is going "Behind the Art" of its current
exhibition,
Beautiful Things, which
includes two pieces by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, by inviting
Lake Wales glass artist Cal Peak to talk about the processes behind
glass art.
Peak started working with glass 4 years ago, and is currently
working with and assistant to Peter Spenc, at Orlando Art Glass. Peak
has been trained in many glass art studios including: the Penland
School of Crafts in North Carolina, where he learned the art of glass
blowing, and attended a furnace building class. Most recently, Peak has
attended the Pilchuck Glass School where he worked with and was taught
by Dave Walters.
Behind the Art starts at 1:00pm and is is free
with regular Museum admission. Registration is not required. Please
call 863-688-5423 for more information.