Road Scholar : Hands-On Glassmaking At the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass - New York

Hands-On Glassmaking At the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass

Program Number:

2388RJ

Start and End Dates:


	3/17/2013 - 3/22/2013; 10/27/2013 - 11/1/2013; 11/10/2013 - 11/15/2013;

Duration:

5 nights

Location:

Corning, New York

Price starting at:

$799.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Crafts

Meals:

13; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Meal Options:

Low Fat; Vegetarian; Low Salt

Immerse yourself in glassworking as you delight in the natural beauty of New York�s Finger Lakes region. Divide 20 studio hours between furnace working, flameworking, and cold working as highly qualified glassmakers instruct and help you create beautiful glass objects. At the furnace, try your hand at glassblowing and work with molten glass to fashion paperweights and vessels. Using the basics of flameworking, make beads and small scale sculptures. In the kiln shop, create fused jewelry pieces, small slumped projects and learn to sandblast glass.

Highlights

� Don't just watch a demonstration - make glass yourself!
� Enjoy a historic walking tour of the restored Market Street district of downtown Corning.
� Marvel at 3500 years of glassmaking at the finest glass museum in the world.

Activity Particulars

Walking and/or standing for up to one hour at a time. Wheelchairs can be accommodated.

Date Specific Information

3-17-2013, 10-27-2013, 11-10-2013

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.

Coordinated by Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center.

Corning

The southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region in western New York, Corning is a charming and historic community best known for the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, as well as nearby glacial lakes and gorgeous panoramas.

Accommodations
Conference center on 500 acres of unspoiled land with heated indoor pool.

Meals and Lodgings
	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
		Painted Post, NY	5 nights

Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
	Type:	Conference Center
	Description:	Watson Homestead has been an Road Scholar super site since 1982. Comprised of over 500 acres, the site is located 15 minutes (8 miles) west of Corning. It was established by Thomas J. Watson (founder of IBM) on his birthplace - hence Watson Homestead.
	Contact info:	9620 Dry Run Road Painted Post, NY 14870 USA phone: 607-962-0541 web: www.watsonhomestead.com
	Room amenities:	Heat and AC, some rooms feature an outside patio and are located one level below the dining room and classroom level - via stairs. Since we are a retreat center, individual guest rooms do not have television sets. There are television sets in three lounge areas available for guests.
	Facility amenities:	Amenities on site and at no extra charge to participants include indoor heated pool, hiking trails, daily group newspapers, wi-fi capable in classroom and lounge areas, chapel, 24 hour coffee/beverage, free parking and snacks.
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Additional nights prior:	$85 Add-a-room accommodations for participants may be available, depending on availability. Please inquire.
	Check in time:	3:00 PM
	Additional nights after:	$85 Add-a-room accommodations for participants may be available, depending on availability. Please inquire.
	Check out time:	10:00 AM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: Registration in lobby, starting at 3 PM. You will be staying at Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center that night.
	End of Program: Program ends at 10:30 am. You will be staying at Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
	Parking availability: Free parking on Watson Homestead property.

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Painted Post, NY
	Nearest city or town:	Corning, NY
	Nearest highway:	Interstate 86 (also known as NYS Route 17)
	Nearest airport:	Elmira-Corning Regional Airport

	From End of Program
	Location:	Painted Post, NY
		(Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
	ELM airport	From Airport
	Service:	Hotel Shuttle Watson Homestead phone: 607-962-0541 Advanced Reservations Required
	Per Person/One Way:	$25 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	30 minutes
	Distance:	25 miles
		Call ahead with your flight or arrival time. A Homestead staff member will meet you and transport you to the Homestead.
	Corning Bus Station	From Bus Terminal
	Service:	Hotel Shuttle Watson Homestead phone: 607-962-0541 Advanced Reservations Required
	Per Person/One Way:	$10 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	15 minutes
	Distance:	8 miles
		Call ahead with your bus arrival time. A Homestead staff member will meet you and transport you to the Homestead.

Driving Directions
	From Albany, Massachusetts & New England:	Find your way to Interstate 88 (just north west of Albany, off I 90). Travel west on I 88 to Binghamton. Then go west on Interstate 86 (also NY State Route 17) to exit 42. At top of exit ramp, turn right onto Steuben Co. Route 26, Meads Creek Road. You will travel just over 3 miles to the Homestead entrance sign. Turn right on Dry Run Road and follow signs to the Main Lodge.
	From Canada and Buffalo:	Take Interstate 90 East to Rochester, then 390 South. Route 390 T's into Interstate 86 (also NY State Route 17). Take I86 east to exit 42. At top of exit ramp, turn left onto Steuben Co. Route 26, Meads Creek Road. You will travel just over 3 miles to the Homestead entrance sign. Turn right on Dry Run Road and follow signs to the Main Lodge.
	From Jamestown and the West	Travel east on Interstate 86 (also NY State Route 17) to exit 42. At top of exit ramp, turn left onto Steuben Co. Route 26, Meads Creek Road. You will travel just over 3 miles to the Homestead entrance sign. Turn right on Dry Run Road and follow signs to the Main Lodge.
	From Pennsylvania and South:	Travel north on State Route 15 N (future interstate 99) from Harrisburg to Interstate 86 West (also NY State Route 17) at Painted Post. Take Interstate 86 West to exit 42. At top of exit ramp, turn right onto Steuben Co. Route 26, Meads Creek Road. You will travel just over 3 miles to the Homestead entrance sign. Turn right on Dry Run Road and follow signs to the Main Lodge.
	From the New York metropolitan area:	Travel west on Interstate 86 (also NY State Route 17) to exit 42. At top of exit ramp, turn right onto Steuben Co. Route 26, Meads Creek Road. You will travel just over 3 miles to the Homestead entrance sign. Turn right on Dry Run Road and follow signs to the Main Lodge.

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Registration/Orientation and afternoon swim.
(Sunday, March 17)

Afternoon:	Registration at 3PM in lobby, followed by refreshments in the dining room, then swimming in the pool from 4:30 - 5:30 PM.
Dinner:	At 6 p.m. dinner is served in the Dining Room. We feature all-you-can-eat country-style buffet entrees with at least one vegetarian option and a full salad bar.
Evening:	At 7 PM we will introduce the site, staff and program details. Then we meet each other.

Accommodations:	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

First working day at the Studio. Plus orientation tour to the Corning Museum of Glass.
(Monday, March 18)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at Watson Homestead
Morning:	Orientation tour of the Studio and meet its staff. Then participants begin schedule of small groups working for 90 minutes in each area of glass blowing, bead making, or kiln-working techniques.
Lunch:	Lunch at the Corning Museum of Glass Cafe with vouchers provided.
Afternoon:	Participants work at the Studio in the third area. Introductory walk-through of the galleries at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Dinner:	Dinner at Watson Homestead
Evening:	Evening free to watch videos of master glassworkers who have taught at the Studio.

Accommodations:	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Second working day at the Studio. Demonstration by master gaffer at the Studio.
(Tuesday, March 19)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at Watson Homestead
Morning:	Participants work at the Studio in two areas: glass blowing, bead making, or kiln-working techniques.
Lunch:	Lunch at the Corning Museum of Glass Cafe with vouchers provided.
Afternoon:	Participants work at the Studio in the third area. Master glassmaker demonstration at the Studio.
Dinner:	Dinner at Watson Homestead
Evening:	Evening free to watch videos of master glassworkers who have taught at the Studio.

Accommodations:	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

Third working day at the Studio. More time to visit the Museum or Rakow Research Library.
(Wednesday, March 20)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at Watson Homestead
Morning:	Participants work at the Studio in two areas: glass blowing, bead making, or kiln-working techniques.
Lunch:	Lunch at the Corning Museum of Glass Cafe with vouchers provided.
Afternoon:	Participants work at the Studio in the third area. This afternoon we have a guided tour of the Corning Museum of Glass. For a preview go to www.cmog.org.
Dinner:	Free evening to explore restaurants on Restored Market Street, downtown Corning. A list will be provided.
Evening:	Free evening to go into town, work on your final stencilling projects for sand blasting, or view videos by master glassmakers.

Accommodations:	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5:

Fourth and final working day at the Studio. Historic Market Street walking tour.
(Thursday, March 21)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at Watson Homestead
Morning:	Participants work at the Studio in two areas: glass blowing, bead making, or kiln-working techniques.
Lunch:	Lunch at the Corning Museum of Glass Cafe with vouchers provided.
Afternoon:	Participants work at the Studio in the third area. This afternoon we have a walking tour of the Market Street Restoration District and a culminating wine tasting.
Dinner:	Dinner at Watson Homestead
Evening:	Our final evening together always includes making hand-cranked ice cream and celebrating our glass creations with a show and tell. At this time we stamp Road Scholar passports and sit by the fire inside or a campfire outside, depending on the season.

Accommodations:	Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:

Final presentation: a session on identifying various glass types. A hands-on exploration of antique cut, pressed, engraved and iridized glass made in Corning.
(Friday, March 22)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at Watson Homestead
Morning:	Our final presentation with Tom Dimitroff will be a pass-around session of various glass types. We will learn to differentiate cut from pressed glass and feel the surface of various styles and decorative effects on antique glass.
Lunch:	Departures at 10:30 AM. Vouchers for admission to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in downtown Corning will be available. Hope we'll meet again at another Road Scholar program!

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
Painted Post, NY	Coring's museums www.cmog.org www.rockwellmuseum.org www.corningfingerlakes.com
	Greater Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber: 607.962.8997 toll free 1.866.163.6264 Taxis and buses are available in the region for those without cars. For additional information, visit www.CorningNY.com

Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

5 nights accommodations
13 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 5
Expert-led lectures

Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Hands-on experiences: 13
Hands-on experiences

Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.

Plus these special experiences...

Over 900 participants have boldly embraced the fascinating medium of glass by making it themselves, safely supervised by expert artist/teachers.
Gather, slump, blow, encase, fuse, fire - all will have new meanings for you because you will never view a piece of glass in the same way again.
3500 years of glass artistry, the world's largest collection, awaits your curiosity at the Corning Museum of Glass. Come make glass here this year!
Quiet pastoral surroundings let you relax between 4 days of intensely creative work and learning. Don't watch someone else do it - try it yourself!

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes

Highlights

� Don't just watch a demonstration - make glass yourself!� Enjoy a historic walking tour of the restored Market Street district of downtown Corning.� Marvel at 3500 years of glassmaking at the finest glass museum in the world.

Activity Particulars

Walking and/or standing for up to one hour at a time. Wheelchairs can be accommodated.

Date Specific Information

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology � listening devices � on this date.

Coordinated by Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center.

Corning

The southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region in western New York, Corning is a charming and historic community best known for the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, as well as nearby glacial lakes and gorgeous panoramas.

Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details

Travel Details

ELM airport

From Airport

Service:

Hotel ShuttleWatson Homesteadphone: 607-962-0541Advanced Reservations Required

Per Person/One Way:

$25Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

30 minutes

Distance:

25 miles

Call ahead with your flight or arrival time. A Homestead staff member will meet you and transport you to the Homestead.

Corning Bus Station

From Bus Terminal

Service:

Hotel ShuttleWatson Homesteadphone: 607-962-0541Advanced Reservations Required

Per Person/One Way:

$10Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

15 minutes

Distance:

8 miles

Call ahead with your bus arrival time. A Homestead staff member will meet you and transport you to the Homestead.

Daily Schedule

Free Time Opportunities