SnapshotTen talented glassblowers use old photographs from their past for inspiration when they are challenged to create a work of art that reveals a snapshot of who they are. One will be named the day's Best in Blow. Another will be asked to leave the hot shop.
Potluck Party
E2
Potluck PartyOne of the world's most innovative chefs has a surprising food-themed challenge for the nine remaining glassblowers. Their work will be evaluated based on design concept, execution and level of creative bravery. Hosted by Nick Uhas with glass master Katherine Gray.
Lighten Up
E3
Lighten UpThere are now 8 glassblowers in the hot shop - but it's lights out for one more when they are challenged to create a light fixture for their gallery showing. With time running out, one desperate glassblower goes back to the drawing board. With Nick Uhas.
Clash of the Robots
E4
Clash of the RobotsThe seven remaining competitors are asked to create glassy prototypes of robots to make tomorrow's chores and troubles easier. But one competitor struggles to see far enough into the future.__________________________________________________
Thirsty Work
E5
Thirsty WorkThe glassblowers are asked to create a drinking glass and decanter - but can they combine fashion with function? With host Nick Uhas. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pop Art Blowup
E6
Pop Art BlowupTaking inspiration from the King of Pop Art, Andy Warhol, glassblowers are faced with one of their toughest challenges. They're given ordinary household items to recreate in glass as colorful, blown-up works of glass pop art._______________
Dual Intent
E7
Dual IntentIt's time to divide and conquer. The 4 remaining glassblowers are paired up to create two-piece sculptures that explore conflicting themes. In the gallery, they will have to jigsaw together both elements of their work to create a single, cohesive work of art.
The Glass is Greener
E8
The Glass is GreenerThe four remaining artisans are challenged to create an exceptional botanical themed blown glass work of art. With two assistants and five and a half hours to work, they'll need to be exceptional just to stay in the competition.
Body Parts
E9
Body PartsBallet dancers spend years mastering movement. But it's a fiery fight when the glassblowers are challenged to pinch, pluck and perfect molten glass into a sculpture that shows the body in movement.______________________________________________________
Best in Blow
E10
Best in BlowThe technical master challenges the creative master in the final of the competition. These artists have 8 hours and three professional Corning assistants to fill half the gallery with an immersive experience.
