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Benzaiten Center For Creative Arts

Benzaiten Center Hosts Master promote the culture of glass art
Murano Glassblower, Davide in Italy and abroad. It was at this
time that he began demonstrating
Salvadore, Jan. 11 To 13 his unique murine technique at the
Corning Museum of Glass, Pilchuck
Dating back to the 1700s, Davide Salvadore, is the 11th Glass School, Pratt Fine Art Center
generation of glassmakers on his mother’s side. The first and other venues in the United States.
of this lineage were the Rosetto brothers whose works That is why the Benzaiten Center
dated to 1721 for a Piedmontese princess. At a young for Creative Arts feels so privileged
age, Salvadore began following his grandfather, Antonio and fortunate to be hosting Salvadore
Manroan, into the glass studios of Murano, first learning at their facility. “This is such an
how to build the kilns and later working in the studio of amazing opportunity for the residents
Alfredo Barbini, who is often recognized as the ultimate of Palm Beach County,” declares
glassmaker of Italy. He then worked as a glassblower in founder and president, JoAnne
multiple well-known glass studios, learning from each Berkow, continuing, “We have a lot
while honing and improving his own abilities. of exciting events planned for his Davide Salvadore and his son, Marco, and two of his glassblown mandolins
In 1978 he began producing lamp-worked beads in his visit.” Some of those events include
mother Anna Mantoan’s jewelry studio. With his mother’s a Thursday night “Meet the Artist Dinner,” which is held GPS does not always get you there so use the
encouragement, Salvadore developed his own personal in the center’s beautiful gallery replete with a sit-down following simple directions: Exit I-95 at 6th Avenue
style of making lamp-worked beads, and these beads are dinner and a lecture by Salvadore. Friday night is the and go east. Take a left at the blue Kwik Stop store and
still an important featured part of his sculptural pieces to “Artist Blow-Out,” during which the artist will perform then a right on 3rd Avenue S. Park in our parking lot or
this day, a tribute to his mother’s talent and support. He a three-hour glassblowing demonstration with the help anywhere on the street.
opened his own studio, Campagnol & Salvadore, in 1987. of his son, Marco, who is traveling with him and acting
In 1997, Salvadore became one of the founding as his father’s interpreter. Of course, the Benzaiten staff
members of Centro Studio Vetro in Murano, a nonprofit is thrilled to be assisting as well. Saturday, Jan. 13,
cultural association whose purpose is to cultivate and Salvadore will do another three-hour demo, which is Wanted
open to the public for free. During his visit, he will also
be conducting a workshop for five days, which is already
sold out with a long waiting list. Two artists from Oregon
and one from Colorado will be flying in for it. Others People are vandalizing golf
will be coming across the state from St. Petersburg with courses after play hours.
a few attending locally. The fact that his workshop sold
out in just one day is a testimony to this artist’s immense Sand traps, greens and
reputation. fairways are being damaged.
Note: People must pay and register for the Thursday If you see anyone on courses
and Friday events ahead of time as seating is limited. This
can be done online or by contacting the center. after hours, please call POA
To learn more about these events and to register for Security at 627-1600 or
them, visit the center’s website at www.benzaitencenter.
org or call (561) 508-7315. Resort Security, 627-2000.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank you.
Find Us At: 1105 2nd Avenue South, Lake Worth Beach,
FL 33460

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