GLASSBLOWERSLaura Rossi

Job Description

Create pieces of glass through various techniques Melting down glass Blowing glass Working with different colors Shaping glass Selling to clients & self promotion

Career

Usually freelancers Create own glasswork, independent Sell own glass pieces

Products of Career

Bottles (perfume, tableware) Scientific stemware Decorative art

Working Conditions

Work under intense heat (2,400 degrees F)

Physically demanding, requires physical strength

Often in factory or museum (some perform live demonstrations)

Qualifications

Patience, heat tolerance, willingness to work in potentially hazardous conditions

Business skills for selling work Good manual dexterity skills,

creativity, enjoy sculpture

Training & Education

Taught at specific schools, studios & galleries

Undergraduate fine arts programs with glass art classes available

Can train under a professional or take non-credit workshops to increase skills

Career Path

Can teach glassblowing classes Artistic work Establish yourself as an artist (open

up shop, have booth at art craft market, online)

Approach galleries to sell your work

Earnings & Benefits

Annual salary $42,000 Job growth expected to be 8% from

2010-2020 Almost 60% self-employed

Credits/Citations

http://education-portal.com/articles/Glass_Blower_Job_Information_for_Students_Considering_a_Career_in_Glass_Blowing.html

http://www.becomeopedia.com/how-to/become-a-glassblower.php

http://www.theartcareerproject.com/glassblowing-caree/411/