September 3, 2020 12:00am - October 31, 2020 11:59pm
Seeking Heroes for Tacoma Hilltop Artist
Hello friends,
Neil and I are raising money for this amazing youth organization, Tacoma Hilltop Artists (THA). They have been serving the community since 1994 and under the leadership of Dr. Kim Keith, now serves more than 650 Tacoma youth each year and provides tuition free glass instruction to new and developing glass artists. Thank you for your contributions and for caring for the young people in our community!
Why your support is important
My first time in the HotShop at Jason Lee Middle school was magic... watching the Friday production team create dazzling pumpkins was a rush. The intricately choreographed "dance" that it takes to create one tiny pumpkin with an expertly swirled stem took at least six students to create and transport safely to the annealer. Each student knew where to be and could anticipate the next movements necessary to transform the molten ball into pumpkin, and they did it with so few words or gestures.
The work flowed seamlessly and I was transfixed for more than an hour. The skills students learn in the HotShop, in addition to the craft of glassblowing, are the essential one of: team work, collaboration, deligation, and patience. It is amazing!!
Pleae consider donating to Tacoma Hilltop Artists: