For Autonoma’s pilot program, two students from the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, USA, spent three weeks collaborating with six furnaces specializing in different Murano glassmaking techniques. The participants worked side-by-side with the maestros, taking inspiration from their different styles while learning and honing their craft.

Partner:
Pilchuck Glass School

Pilchuck Scholarship Pool Participants:
Andy Paiko (USA)
Aya Oki (Japan)

Locations:
Partner furnaces Gianni Seguso, Gambaro & Tagliapietra, Componenti Donà, Wave Glass, Oscar Zanetti, Giorgio Giuman (Murano, Italy)