As Andy Warhol prophesized I got my fifteen minutes (actually 4 minutes adjusted for inflation). Ironically, I had to see it on a DVD as I don't watch T.V. Critics hailed my performance as "strangely disconnected", "best watched while suffering from gout", and "full of the plangency that taints many an artists soul". For rebroadcast schedule see HGTV.

The studio has undergone some changes recently. Sadly my studio manager of 7 years, Jasmine, has left to pursue other possibilities.  Her myriad talents, steady work and willingness to tackle anything are sorely missed.  Also leaving a void is Stephen, who after many years of steadily ascending ability and a constant aura of sang-froid, has gone off to seek his bliss in the arid embrace of Arizona. Rumors are that he is setting up his own glass studio.  While these two were wonderful aides and friends, I am fortunate to have a new crew that is greatly helping to mitigate the turbulence of transition.

My family is evolving as families do.  Dakota, my oldest son, has taken a break from college to try grape harvesting and trade show management. My daughter Cory has also hit the academic pause button, and is pondering a certification in personal training.  My younger and somewhat irascible son Pi is happily ensconsed in the Montessori school and has all of the portends of a serious musicphile. He and I love to jam on drums, saxopohone, harmonica, penny whistle, kazoo, sometimes all at the same time.  Cacophony might be too mild a word, but it's sweet music to us. Barbara is teaching neuroscience at Cornell, writing grants and papers and setting her corner of fMRI imaging aflame. Her humility would move to censor the previous comment, but she has no proofing rights.

I will be teaching at the Pittsburgh Glass Center in the spring http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/classes/summer-intensives-classes/serviente.aspx from May 19th to the 23rd.  I have weekend classes at the Corning Museum of Glass in early May, and will be leading a two week intensive there from Aug. 18th to the 30th http://www.cmog.org/usr/media/CMOG_STUDIO_CATALOG_SS2008.pdf. Every Saturday at my Ithaca NY studio is open class, and I am happy to work with individual students privately.  I will be at the ACRE Las Vegas show in late April and have a number of other events that will gel as the year advances.

Some guys aspire to a Harley, Lexus, Beemer or whatever. I just had to have this sweet Low Rider. See the magic.	Hat head is in style in Alaska! If mini travelogs leave you cold don't click. If the frozen North fires your kiln, do it.
My two older kids, Dakota and Cory,during the February Buyers Market.	The first annual Good Friday kiln jockey championship. Click to see more.
Jasmine made me this cake to celebrate the Niche Lighting award. Yet another talent surfaces! Marzipan, cake, cardboard and dowels were mixed together with hot glue and frosting to create this beautiful and delicious effigy. It even lit up!	I'm cutting glass in a sub zero blizzard to further glass science.
Reina, noted for her cheerfulness, tenacity and love of challenge. She is happiest when each projects size and complexity doubles.	Niche award for lighting 2004 I'm tired after a long day at BMAC, but grateful for the efforts of Wendy Rosen and for the support and recognition of my community.
Gwendolyn and Kate cutting and soldering.	Checking the ability of the glass to withstand sonic shock with my vintage Conn alto.
Tom is demonstrating the latest in packing technique.	A formation of Declination bowls spotted in kiln 4, seeking a warmer climate.
Kiln rehabilitation R US. A little TLC, an invocation to the glass gods, a pass or two of the check book and...	Barbara, my wife, and Pi evaluating the Organic certification of a Granny Smith.
We work hard to keep our UPS driver continuously employed. At times the tape guns must be dipped in ice water to reduce the risk of the dreaded spool fire.	Pi's first haircut. He feels the same way about it that I do.
Jasmine is thinking about the corrugated cardboard futures market.	When Stephen has some spare time on his hands, this is what he does. He says that next time he wants to build a big window.
In a pinch, we take on extra help. I dragooned these unwary passers by, but compensated them for their labors with coffee and a donut.	Stephen and Jonathan discussing the latest world news.
	Kate is finishing up on the "Noise" window, which you can see in it's completion by clicking here.