Yesterday we taught a few ornament classes. Its always a popular event around Christmas, as one can have the fun experience of taking a quick glass blowing class. Plus, they can give their piece away as a gift. The beauty of this philosophy is that while the students feel happy that they are able to give a class to themselves, they can selflessly give away the results of their experience to a person they care about. My philosophy is that while I could simply make glass and sell it to those who appreciate it, I have a responsibility to pass on the skills that were once passed on to me. By offering these classes, I feel that I am giving something back. Who knows, maybe some one who takes one of these classes will be so captivated with hot glass that they will choose to persue it further at some point in their lives.
~Eben Horton
