Isn’t it beautiful?

My friend Elizabeth took up glass-blowing as a hobby 13 years ago. She knows I love pumpkins, so she offered to make one for my birthday. I’m in awe of her talents, and I’m equally smitten with this pumpkin.

Elizabeth continues to perfect her skills in blowing glass and flameworking at Bay Area Glass Institute in San Jose. “BAGI’s mission is to provide accessible, hands-on glass experiences that educate and inspire current and future generations of patrons, students, artists, and our community.” Source BAGI website

BAGI earns revenue from classes and events through grants, funding from the City of San Jose, other arts and science organizations, and patrons who donate annually.

Here’s a parting shot.

Happy Halloween