BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.5//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:627@newportbeach.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20170603 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20170604 DTSTAMP:20170530T210551Z URL:https://www.newportbeach.com/events/glasscapes-blown-glass-sculpture-e xhibit/ SUMMARY:Glasscapes Blown Glass Sculpture Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Sherman Library &\; Gardens is pleased to announce GLASSCAPE S by Viscosity\nA dynamic and temporary blown glass sculpture exhibit comi ng June 3rd thru October 29\, 2017. Artists Scott Graham &\; Cristy Alo ysi of Viscosity Glass Studio\, in Boulder Creek\, CA\, are installing fiv e beautiful contemporary blown glass sculptures for their second exhibit i n a public garden setting.\nThis husband &\; wife team\, began their gl assblowing careers at Urban Glass in Brooklyn\, NY\, where they became fas cinated with the ancient process of glassmaking. The challenge of forming beautiful handmade objects out of molten material captivated them. While i n New York they became involved in the city’s energetic art and design w orld and soon brought that influence into their work. After leaving New Yo rk\, the couple went on to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood\ , WA\, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle ME.\, Centro Studio Vetro in Venice\, Italy and Pratt Fine Art Center in Seattle\, WA. In 200 2 Scott &\; Cristy moved to Seattle WA\, the center of the American art glass movement\, to create a line of contemporary glass objects for the h ome. Their goal is to create pieces that are unique in their clean lines a nd simple designs. The couple now resides in Boulder Creek\, CA\, surround ed by the serene beauty of the redwoods\, where they continue to design an d make original blown glass pieces.\nInspired by the amazing plants and gr ounds of Sherman Library &\; Gardens\, Scott and Cristy created three o riginal pieces just for the Gardens. These brand new pieces will accompany two sculptures previously displayed at Fioli Gardens in Redwood City\, CA during the summer of 2016.\n\nSherman Library &\; Gardens\, celebratin g 50 years\, is a vibrant cultural center in the heart of Corona del Mar. Visitors can explore the nationally renowned botanic gardens which boast o ver 100 species of palms from around the world\, a lush tropical conservat ory\, artistic succulent garden and gorgeous annual flower displays. Wheth er its sculptures in the garden like “Glasscapes” or the permanent col lection of California Plein air paintings displayed in the historic resear ch Library the lush garden setting plays host to an array of festivals\, p rograms\, and art displays. The Library specializes in the history of the Pacific Southwest with artifacts displayed through revolving exhibits in t he Adobe Gallery. Café Jardin features coastal garden cuisine under the d irection of executive chef Pascal Olhats who marries vibrantly fresh Calif ornia produce with a French pedigree.\n\nOpen Daily 10:30 am to 4:00 pm\nA dmission: Adults $5.00 12-18 $3.00 and under 12 free. The Gardens are alwa ys free to members.\nCafé Jardin is open Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 2:0 0 pm for reservations call (949) 673-0033 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newportbeach.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2017/05/sdgdfgdsg.jpg CATEGORIES:Local Events LOCATION:Sherman Library and Gardens\, 2647 East Coast Hwy.\, Corona del Ma r\, CA\, United States GEO:33.601935;-117.87319430000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2647 East Coast Hwy.\, Coro na del Mar\, CA\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sherman Library and Gardens:geo:33.601935,-117.87319430000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR