Page 20 - Southern Exposure - February '24

Page 20, Southern Exposure

art haPPeningS

Benzaiten Center Hosts Glassblower

Paul Swartwood Feb. 16 And 17

Plus “On The Veranda” Casual Gala March 4

Paul Swartwood was first introduced to blown glass in shown his work in packed evening held at the National Croquet Center in
2000, and was so taken by the process; he began studying several galleries West Palm Beach with great food, great dancing and a
glassblowing and sculpture at Salisbury University, along the East great silent auction. Proceeds go to the center’s many
where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002. After Coast and has children and scholarship programming.
graduation, he moved to West Chester, Pa., where he been invited to To learn more about these events and to register
worked producing crystal ware at the renowned Simon demonstrate his for them online, visit the center’s website at www.
Pearce glass company for four years, before relocating g l a ssb l o wi n g benzaitencenter.org or call (561) 508-7315. Hours are
to Maryland, where he now works and resides. techniques in Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Over the years, Paul has been mostly influenced by numerous studios, Find us at 1105 Second Ave. South, Lake Worth Beach,
Swedish and Italian techniques, admiring the luscious conferences and FL 33460. The GPS does not always get you there so use
heaviness mastered by Swedish artists and the infinite universities. In these simple directions: Exit I-95 at Sixth Avenue and go
combinations of color explored by Italian artists. He has January 2009, east. Take a left at the blue Kwik Stop store and then a
Paul became a right on Third Avenue South. Park in our parking lot or
resident artist anywhere on the street.
in Glen Echo
Park, where he
teaches all levels
of glassblowing
classes, as well Kids and teens programming
as offers private
lessons to those who wish to refine their style and improve
their technique.
On Friday night, Feb. 16 Paul will conduct a three-hour
glassblowing demonstration from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. that
the Benzaiten Center likes to call an “Artist Blow-Out.”
The center always brings in a great local band to spice
things up and each ticket includes two drink tickets plus
nibbles. If you’re really thirsty, more drink tickets can be
purchased for $5 each. Saturday’s event which runs from
1 to 4 p.m. is a “free family day.” Paul Swartwood’s works
Take note, the center is holding their main fundraiser,
a casual gala that they call “On the Veranda.” It is a fun Art Happenings on page 28

On the Veranda casual gala

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