Bird Lovers' Weekend

•	See the Birdman of Finland, master glassblower Arto Lahtinen from iittala, Inc. in the Hot Shop
•	See a display of all six bird species designed exclusively for MOG by Oiva Toikka— and one-of-a-kind specimens made in our Hot Shop
•	Be among the first to take a Swift, the 2009 Birds by Toikka design, home to your own nest! Pre-order your Swift now »

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BIRD LOVERS’ WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FREE reception in the Museum Store
5:30 – 8 pm Saturday
Meet iittala master glassblower Arto Lahtinenand enjoy light refreshments and a no-host bar.

iittala Bird Demonstrations in the Hot Shop
Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday 10 am – 7 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Arto Lahtinen will work with the MOG Hot Shop Team to create a variety of Birds by Toikka designs—including all five designs of previous MOG birds.

Live Bird Visits
1 – 2 pm Friday and Saturday
Meet the feathered ambassadors from Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Hands-On Art Activity
10 am – 3 pm Friday; 12 – 4 pm Saturday; 1 – 4 pm Sunday
Bend and twist wire into a fantastical bird sculpture with artist-in-residence Larry Calkins.

Family Day: For the Birds
1 – 4 pm Saturday
Classify your inner bird genus with artist Jennifer Adams and then design a costume and unique bird dance.

 

Lecture: Factory vs. Studio Glass
2 – 3 pm Sunday
Learn about the different processes of glassmaking with artist and historian Walter Lieberman.

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A History of Birds at Museum of Glass