Goose Bay Glass - A Townsend Gem
 | Author:
Victor Sample
Vic Sample: MT43 News Treasurer |
Goose Bay Glass - A Townsend Gem Victor Sample Michele Marsh, a Helena resident, gave her daughter a ride to the Bozeman Airport. On the way back, she saw the Goose Bay Glass shop and decided to stop and check it out.
Like everyone that goes into the shop, Michele was amazed at the great glasswork that Jim and Terry Gunderson produce. She was talking to Terry and found that Jim and Terry do give classes on working with glass. Terry told Michele that a full day of glass-making would cost $150.00.
Michele’s daughter Laura's birthday was coming soon and Michele thought it might make a great birthday present and a great day to spend together. She talked it over with her daughter and decided to schedule the class.
They were both delighted with the class as they took turns working with Jim and Terry making a variety of glass objects. Terry said they had already made 4 objects and would probably make another 4 objects before the day was over. As I was watching, Michele finished a vase Laura started making one.
After the objects are made, they need to cure in an oven overnight. Michele said that since she had to come back the next day, she planned on spending the day in Townsend visiting the various stores – especially on Broadway.
What a great way to spend a gloomy February day; an outing with her daughter learning to make beautiful glass objects and enjoying the heat of the furnaces and ovens!
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Image 1 Caption: Michele working with Terry and Jim
Image 2 Caption: Michele's daughter getting ready to put the glass back in the furnace
