I really didn't know what to think at first, but I soon realized her offer of me to come down to the floor of the "hot shop" meant another trip to the Museum of Glass.
But this time, I wouldn't just be outside on a beautiful day ... I would have the opportunity to assist in the blowing of some glass.
Wow.
I was able to get a ride down for the 9:30 a.m. appointment. After some rather intensive security-related questions ... and some ribbing about the shape of my hat and the cone of the Hot Shop (Tacoma cone), I was able to gain admission into the amphitheater.
For those of you about ready to visit Tacoma, the cone is an impressive 90-foot tall stainless steel structure. It has a diameter of 100 feet at its base and it narrows to a 15-foot opening at the top.
I was destined to the bottom.
Before venturing to the floor, it was requested that I put on safety glasses. I obliged Mrs. Newsom. Though the glasses were a bit large, but a resourceful artist modified them so I did not need to worry about them falling off.
With my protective glasses on, I was ready to help make some glass.
I was a bit concerned about the heat. But it should prove to be an interesting time.
Until Next Time,
TacomaGnome
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