Presented at
PhreakNIC 23 (2019),
Nov. 9, 2019, 8 p.m.
(45 minutes)
Glass is one of the more common substances known to humans yet little is known about its origins. We do know that around 3300 years ago the Mesopotamians were sharing clay tablets with glassmaking instructions. Over the centuries, glass work became so treasured that techniques were carefully guarded with the threat of dismemberment or death should the secrets be shared by the workers.
Today, we appreciate glass because it shelters us, holds our food and drink safely, and has many unique scientific applications. All very important, but the most admired state of glass is that of ornamentation. With the American glass bead movement of the 1980’s, glass beadmaking gradually moved from a secretive art to a cottage industry.
This talk will go into some of the history of glassmaking and follow how the human desire for decoration brought about glass as we know it today. It will include images of early glass beads and show their evolution into the small works of art they are today, examples of the materials and tools used, a video of how glass beads are made, and samples of the work produced. You’ll have a whole new appreciation for the “simple” glass bead!
Presenters:
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Terry Hale
- Researcher at Hale Research
Terry Hale has been fascinated with the decision-making process since she began dealing with customers in her family’s business when she was a young teen. As an adult, she has studied Social Engineering, Behavioral Economics, and Cognitive Science while working in a career that includes sales, teaching, corporate training with both private and government agencies, including NASA and DoD.
Currently, Mrs. Hale is a full-time glass artist and jewelry designer. In addition to teaching in her studio, Terry regularly teaches at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC, Appalachian Center for Craft (Tennessee Technology University) in Smithville, TN, CraftSummer at the University of Miami, OH, and at Essence of Mulranny, County Mayo, Ireland. She utilizes her studies of cognitive biases while teaching and decision making while selling her artwork.
In 2018, S.A. and Terry grew their curiosity and study of the human mind into Hale Research. They consult with business and government leaders to help them understand how to effectively work with people. They also create reports about the decision-making process by applying current Cognitive Science and Behavioral Economic best practices.
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