10/17(Fri)

    • All teaching staff arrived safely. We held an initial meeting to finalize the schedule and roles, and are now in full preparation for the workshops to maximize participant learning.

    10/18(Sat)

    • The instructor demonstrated glass blowing, and about 10 kids made cute keychains in the workshop. TAs and the instructor are now preparing for tomorrow's community event.

    10/19(Sun)

    • We had a super fun glass teddy bear workshop for the Niijima villagers this morning! Everyone made such cute little bears. In the afternoon, the TA and the instructor teamed up to explore the island, having a really great day!

    10/20(Mon)

    • Students arrived safely, followed by a lunch meeting. The afternoon included the opening ceremony, an instructor slideshow, and orientation, concluding with a fun welcome party.

    10/21(Tus)

    • Roger Parramore explained the basic principles of framework glass in the morning. The afternoon saw students in both framework and blowing classes begin their hands-on production.

    10/22(Wed)

    • Despite stormy seas and canceled ferries, the class is on schedule. After the morning lecture and demo, participants are now fully engaged in their projects.

    10/23(Thu)

    • Framework students are practicing fundamental techniques. The instructor demonstrated cane blowing, and students worked on making canes all day.

    10/24(Fri)

    • It was a clear day after a long time, but it clouded over in the afternoon. Within the framework session, participants received 'Paramore's Law,' a leaflet detailing important production considerations. The students in the blowing course also seem to be getting used to Niijima's glass.

    10/25(Sat)

    • Open Day participants arrived safely despite rough seas! The day featured the Pilchuck School & Corning Scholars Slideshow and an afternoon public framework demo. Highlights included framework students' independent work and a glassblowing demo on applying canes to blown spheres. The silent auction concluded at 4:00 PM. A truly great day!

    10/26(San)

    • The last day of the workshop! The framework is complete and we are now moving on to the cleanup. The blowing demonstration concluded with many attendees and Open Day visitors watching. All the events were wrapped up with a party at the center, following the live auction this evening.

    10/27(Man)

    • Leave Niijima