When I was a first semester Junior
I started working at Corradetti Glass Studio in Baltimore, MD as an intern.
Anthony Coradetti, the owner of the shop, gave me a few basic demonstrations of
what he would like to have me do for him, though I already had most of the
knowledge and skills to do the tasks asked of me since I have worked in other glass
studios before this internship. Throughout the internship my responsibilities
did not change much, though there were a few tasks that were new to me.
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the most part, I assisted him with his production days, where we would create multiple
forms out of a mold for several hours at a time. It is interesting to see how
one can produce multiple vessels, cups and bowls in one day, but at times the
work was monotonous.
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The most beneficial part of working
at Corradetti Glass Studio was during the public workshops. Occasionally people
would pay to come in and create their own souvenir as well as learn a little
bit about how glassblowing works. This was a good experience for me because it
exposed me to the social environment that coexists with running a studio. I
enjoyed explaining what was going on in the studio, how the machines work and
specifically what I was doing. It was a good way to practice socializing with
people that are unfamiliar with the process.
-Dylan Negri
-Dylan Negri
