David Colton Guest Artist Demonstration

Watch David Colton, recipient of the 34th Rakow Commission, demo in his signature glassworking style in the Amphitheater Hot Shop on December 18. In this demo, Colton creates various components for his flameworked sculptures. Colton's work "Untitled, Corning Museum" is the first glass cannabis pipe, also known as functional glass, to ever be accessioned into an art museum's collection. Hear more from him in this exclusive interview • David Colton, 34th Rak... .
See a final piece that Colton collaborated on with flameworker Eric Goldschmidt starting at 2:01:02.
The Guest Artist Series features world-class visiting artists at work in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. These special, extended demonstrations provide a fascinating peek at the techniques, artistry, and improvisation that comprise contemporary glassmaking. Our own Hot Glass Demo Team assists and narrates for each artist, answering audience questions in real time. Learn more at www.cmog.org/p...

[@fakez90]

Making this in two hours is an incredible accomplishment

[@fakez90]

Been following DC since first becoming interested in glass art. The way he uses shape form and color in a completely unique way that most closely seems to resemble wild style graffiti is incredibly impressive. Thank you for the constant influence and inspiration DC! Also to Corning Museum of Glass, thank you for featuring these incredible artists along with the intricate detailed explanation and information throughout the video.

[@colethynne]

Great narration! Loved every minute of this video so inspiring

[@endersteve8084]

I owned a glass gallery in Northampton Ma and he came in all the time. Colton is a great dude great head on his shoulders and great glass artist! Wish I could have supported his hustle more but our budget was too small 😂 my boss was cheap af

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrJohnblaine]

The movement is Heavenly

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheAmanla]

Love it *David*

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@erdnuesse6272]

I fell asleep while watching a video and now im here

[@FroehligGirlz]

Wow. Every off-hand and 104 blower needs to see & hear this.

[@onjofilms]

Can you tell me what is an 'off-hand' and 104 blower is? Thanks.

[@HighVolumeOxygen]

@@onjofilms An off-hand blower is someone who works with the furnace, and a 104 blower would be someone working with very soft glass (COE 104) that is traditionally typical of glass beads.

[@onjofilms]

@@HighVolumeOxygen - tks

[@helenegirard6959]

I have a question,I would like to have a chimney on my oil lamp that has radium so it will glow in the dark.Is it possible?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hi Helene, using radium would be incredibly dangerous. Thanks for watching!

[@tracyduell-cazes9452]

Haha...."borrowing"

[@auraglasswerks4900]

The sound a Carlisle makes is horrendous

[@Lord_Kekkington]

Aura Glasswerks the good ole Carlisle Crackle

[@auraglasswerks4900]

Ceremonial smoking pieces have a much longer and more intricate role in human history then vessels to drink alcohol. people are silly

[@fredsanford336]

What percentage of these guys are Bernie fans? Ill set the over under at 95%.

[@donhughes7339]

You'd be surprised how many aren't liberal whatsoever

[@fakez90]

These guys come from all walks of life.