What’s Black and White and Fred All Over?

Find out at the Carder Steuben Symposium, October 11 -13, 2018. Member scientist and student of Frederick Carder glass Dr. Greg Merkel will provide the history, science, composition and nomenclature of Carder Steuben’s black, alabaster and opal glasses, including formulas from Carder’s notebooks and non-destructive chemical analysis of glass objects. Greg always has some interesting and sometimes surprising tidbits of information to share that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

NEWS AND EVENTS

Exhibits:

Ongoing until 12/31/2018

150 Years of Glassmaking in Corning

The Rockwell Museum, Corning, NY https://rockwellmuseum.org/exhibits-collections/current-exhibitions/150-glassmaking-in-nys/ ;

Activities:

Ongoing until September 22

GlassBarge glassblowing demonstrations FREE

Various locations on the Erie Canal https://www.cmog.org/glassmaking/demos/hot-glass-demos/glassbarge ;

Shows, Expos and Auctions:

August 30 , September 2, 2018

Baltimore Art, Antique and Jewelry Show

Baltimore, Maryland https://www.baltimoresummershow.com/ ;

September 1 , 2, 2018

St. Louis Antique Festival

Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL

October 11 , 13, 2018

Carder Steuben Symposium

Corning, NY

October 12 , 13, 2018

Bloomfield Charity Antique Show

Bloomfield Hills, MI

November 16 , 18, 2018

Del Mar Antique Show & Sale

Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California

November 16 , 18, 2018

Eastern National Antique Show

Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle, PA