It’s time to register!  The annual Carder Steuben Glass Association Symposium is September 7-9, 2023.  Make your plans to attend today!

All of us are familiar with glass in many different forms, from collectible art glass to the utilitarian objects we use each day. But how much do you really know about glass and why it behaves the way it does?  In this talk, Dr. Chris Dartt will break down the science of glass and its properties. He’ll walk through the history of glass innovation, answer some of the questions that you’ve perhaps pondered, and explain in simple terms some of the complex chemistry that makes today’s glass one of the most amazing materials that you encounter in daily life.

Chris Dartt earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Caltech.  After working on chemical research for several years, Chris became a high school chemistry teacher.  He loves to understand the chemistry of how things are made and to share this knowledge with others.  Chris has his wife have collected Steuben glass for 25 years and currently reside in Eugene, Oregon.

Frederick Carder’s oeuvre presents a kaleidoscope of shapes, sizes, colors, patterns, and decorations in his goblets and other drinkware.  These objects have been a continuing theme in Scott’s collection.  Using examples from his personal collection (objects only, no photographs), Scott will share stories of their acquisition, mistakes made, lessons learned and knowledge gained.  Time will be available to examine these objects more closely and, if you wish, handle them (carefully, of course!)  As you can see there are some beauties!