Alan Whitehead's Pictures of West Horsley

Keeping the Glass Within its Working Temperature Range

Part of the art of glass blowing is learning to recognise by sight and feel when the glass is within its ideal working temperature range and the more intricate pieces require several visits to the furnace to maintain this.

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Glass Totem at the Entrance to the Aaronson Studio

The glass totem at the entrance to the Aaronson Studio in rural Surrey demonstrates what lies within the workshop of world renowned and celebrated glass artist Adam Aaronson. This is glass blowing taken from a utility manufacturing technique to the realms of fine art.

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Adam Aaronson Teaching the Art of Glass Blowing

Adam Aaronson holds half day classes in the art of glass blowing at his studio in West Horsley, Surrey and as a world renowned glass artist there can be no finer place to learn.

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Display of Some Very Intricate Blown Glass Items

Adam Aaronson's glass art is displayed both inside and outside of his studio in West Horsley, as many pieces are made for outdoor installation. Clearly the more intricate pieces, such as in this shot will be placed indoors and they are appropriately displayed inside the studio.

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Teaching the Art of Glass Blowing

Glass blowing is a very tactile skill and Adam Aaronson's teaching is consequently very hands-on

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