Behind the Art of Glass Blowing, With Rajiv Surendra

Join Rajiv as he visits Jeffrey P’an’s glass-blowing studio in Connecticut for an inside look at the art and science of glassmaking! Explore Jeffrey’s studio, learn about the fascinating techniques behind different glass pieces and watch as he takes Rajiv through each step of the glass-blowing process to create stunning, handcrafted works of art.

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[winromeo]

What a great artist and teacher Jeffery is! I think even I had the smile on the whole time! Great job Rajiv, it certainly wasn’t easy.

[margaretsamplerlover]

OMG, that was amazing! I've watched glass blowing videos before, but never have I understood what was going on until now. Jeffrey explained everything so well! And his work is magical! I have his website bookmarked. Fantastic! Rajiv, I hope you show us how your glass looks at home! Thanks for such a great video!

[doublescorpions]

Oh, Rajiv!! That was so much fun to watch! I was smiling the whole time too! Interesting about the newspaper. I remember watching a glass blower in Canmore, Alberta (while it was snowing outside and his big door was open) and he too preferred a certain newspaper for his glass blowing process. It was cool to see Jeffrey's delight after all his years of experience sharing his skills with you. The synchronicity of the team was apparent. I do hope you will show us your little glass in your home. Well done! S.

[br]

Jeffrey is an amazing teacher. I was smiling the whole time watching you Rajiv.

[noralockspeed]

Amazing work! What a great opportunity to try something both dangerous and beautiful at the same time! 😊

[laobrien]

Thank you Jeffrey (and team) and Rajiv for sharing this content. You managed to include the intricacies of the process while giving space to the creativity and passion necessary to execute such beautiful work. Wow!

[SusanGeyer-lk]

I have a friend in Sweden who is a master glass maker...fabulous to see step by step.

[charlinecooper]

Wow, , , , what a great teacher, I was holding my breath, breathing, then holding my breath again through your whole process of glass making. lol I enjoyed the video!

[glong]

WOW!! What a great experience that must have been to visit sucha productive art. I find it so very amazing that talented people think nothing of what their art work truly is.

[greenmacaroni]

I’ve always thought that glass blowing had to be fun. Thank you for sharing this. If you ever get a chance to try lapidary, it’s a blast. I made a cabachon that ended up having a fairy face beneath all of the rock. Julie 🥰

[dianeb]

Go visit the Corning Glass museum in NY. Hubby & I spent hours & days watching the artists create. One of my favorite souvenirs is a glass paperweight I bought there.

[claudiamann]

What a fabulous teacher. Your glass turned out fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing.

[annekupillasfineart]

You both rock ! This was so much fun to watch

[kelliecorum]

❤ TFS, so awesome! I enjoyed this immensely!

[leighalmond]

Thank you for featuring this artist. His some of his pieces definitely belong in a museum! I would love to be able to at least purchase some of the earrings. I went to his website but the earrings were not featured but his artwork is amazing! Very expensive but justified by all the work that went into the piece.

[villalongaariana]

Fantastic!!!! One of my dream jobs.
I have seen so many workshops for glass blowing in my life (Germany, France, Luxembourg, UK…) but only ever as a spectator.
Never have I been given the opportunity to try it. I'm guessing it’s due to the risks involved and responsibility, but it would be so amazing to have the privilege of attempting it at least once in my life like you have, to see if I would ever be able to take it any further and make it my hobby or job.
There are lots of pottery classes, art classes, jewellery classes...you name it, I have attended all sorts, but glass blowing, here in Europe, I haven’t yet found a workshop that gives you the chance to try it unless you are an art student or so as you have done.
So, please, please, please, if anyone knows of any, I would love to know.

[nancymacdonald]

Hi love your videos, I am. big fan of pottery and glass, I had to pick which one to collect and picked pottery, but still love glass too, I had so much fun watching your glass blowing show, I hope your shows inspire the young people to see that things made with love and creativity are what is important, I am.a Canadian fan 👍🥰

[sparklingfay]

So exciting! This mosaik vase is amazing!❤ We actually do have a glass artist in our family plus one in our village who offers courses. We already do have beautiful pieces at home from both of them. Seeing you producing your own drinking glass, my hubby really got inspired to finally try it out himself. Thank you! 👍☺️

[rlavelleSLP]

Rajiv, next time you’re here in Massachusetts head to Josh Simpson’s gallery in Shelburne Falls. There is also a documentary about Josh called Defying Gravity that is worth the watch. 💙💫

[patriciablue]

Ugh we don’t get to see the finished glass?