Page 16 - Southern Exposure - April '25

Page 16, Southern Exposure

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Benzaiten Center For Creative Arts

Master Murano Chandelier Maker, Fabiano Zanchi Returns To The Center!

Everyone last year Last year the center expanded their Hot Shop by adding
adored watching and another workspace. They also took on additional staff. They
learning from Murano did all of this so they could begin offering Sunday classes
Master Glassblower, and more evening classes. Please call the center if you are
Fabiano Zanchi that interested in taking either Sunday or evening classes so your
the Benzaiten Center name can be put on a waiting list.
decided to bring him To learn more about all their many classes, workshops,
back for a return visit. and fun events please visit the center’s website or contact
He will be conducting the Benzaiten office by calling the number below. It is also
a one-week “Chandelier well worth spending some time perusing their website at
Workshop,” which was the link below.
sold out in a week. www.benzaitencenter.org
During this special (561) 508-7315
workshop, he will be Fabiano Zanchi with Amber Hauch assisting (Photo by inspired@benzaitencenter.org
providing the armature Fabiano’s sold chandelier that he Gail Haines) Hours
and wiring necessary to made last year (Photo by Peter Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
create a working light Debe) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. We strongly advise people to sign Find Us
fixture. He will also be up online ahead of time as these events get sold out fast. 1105 Second Avenue South, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
producing a couple of his own that he will be leaving at the The normal fee for attending these blow-outs is $25 for GPS doesn’t always get you here: Exit I-95 at Sixth
center for sale. For anyone wanting to purchase a customized open seating and $50 for reserved premium seating. These Avenue and go east. Take a left at the blue Kwik Stop Store
chandelier, please let the center know and Fabiano can make are super-charged events that include live music, drinks and then a right on Third Avenue South. Park in our parking
one according to your specifications and colors. and nibbles. This is the only such place on the east coast of lot or anywhere on the street.
He will also be conducting one of the center’s highly Florida where one can see this caliber of artist performing
anticipated Friday night “Artist Blow-Outs” on April 25 in real time, up close and personal.

Opening Of State-Of-The-Art Glass Studio

Lighthouse ArtCenter proudly announces the grand flooring, improved lighting,
opening of its newly renovated Glass Studio, a cutting- and new workspaces,
edge space dedicated to fused glass artistry. As the only creating a modern, inviting
glass studio in North Palm Beach County, this upgraded environment for artists of
facility features seven kilns, state-of-the-art equipment, and all levels. The Glass Studio
expanded workspace, allowing for more advanced classes offers a diverse lineup of
and specialty workshops. classes and workshops,
The grand opening including beginner-friendly
celebration takes place on mini workshops, Beach
Friday, April 4, from 3 to 6 Chimes and Reimagined
p.m., and is free to attend. Art Animals by Jennifer
Guests will enjoy live fused Rubenstein, and a variety
glass demonstrations, an of more advanced classes
interactive collaborative piece, including upcoming Glass Houses class in May with art is not only visually stunning but also has immense
and a showcase of stunning Carolyn Austin. therapeutic benefits—it fosters relaxation, builds confidence,
student and instructor artwork “The Lighthouse ArtCenter continues to grow as a hub and provides a sense of accomplishment.”
available for purchase. The for creativity, and the Glass Studio expansion is an exciting For more information, visit lighthousearts.org or call
first 30 attendees will receive milestone,” said Jeni Licata, director of Education. “Glass (561) 746-3101.
a special gift, and a raffle will
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