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Open House & Glassblowing Demonstration with Al Honn

  • Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 2213 Snelling Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55404 United States (map)

Come warm up in the hotshop during a free glassblowing demonstration!

Saturday March 25, 2023

4:00pm-7:00pm

Free and open to the public!

Glassblowing demonstration featuring longtime member Alan Honn! While observing Al at work you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn a little about glass blowing!

You may arrive and leave any time during the demonstration. Please note that Foci MCGA is a working glass studio and other artists will be using the same space. Appropriate for ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

alanhonnglass.com

Instagram: @alanhonnglass

Artist Bio:

A Minnesota native, Al worked as a studio glassblower in Colorado and in Washington for over a decade before returning to settle in his home state. He holds a BFA in Studio Art, from the University of Minnesota. Al currently lives in Franconia Township, and is the longtime proprietor of Al’s Center Saloon in Center City MN.

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Location: 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Travel & Parking: We are located on the corner next to Solcana Fitness and across the street from the Growing Lots Urban Farm. Our entrance is facing E 22nd St, beside a garage door and a small parking lot. Additional parking is available on the surrounding streets. Disability parking available in the lot. One block to Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. Two blocks to entrance to I-94. Two blocks to Franklin LRT Station.

Additional free parking will be available in the A-Craft lot down the street. Map to parking lot can be found below.

Metro Transit: Nearest bus stops are #56504 (22nd St E & Cedar Ave S) and #16444 (Minnehaha Ave S & 22nd St E), both on Route 9. Both stops are within a five minute walk from the studio.

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