Glassblowing
In 2010 T e r r a f u s e opened her glass blowing studio, the first in the region.
The Abaths operate the studio using System 96 glass and discarded bottles to make
their objects. When you arrive on the island of Aruba, the airport welcomes you with
a 100 blue and green glass drops -symbolizing Water as an important element on
Aruba, blown at Terrafuse. If you are interested to drop in for a demonstration,
ask for a schedule.
Glass bead making
Discover the secret of glass in a workshop glass bead making and go home with
your own glass beads! We work with Moretti glass from Italy. Workshops glass
bead making behind the torch are available every Monday and Thursday.
A 3 hour workshop for beginners costs $125,- . A second workshop costs $100,-
Experienced bead makers can rent a workplace. For groups 4 - 6 people special
arrangements can be made.
Kiln casting
This workshop will take you through the whole process of making a small glass
sculpture. Glass is melted in the kiln into your hand made mold, taking over the
desired shape. Natural products (fruits, shells), sculptured forms of clay or
ready-mades (for instance little toys!) can be used as a base for the mold.
Workshops are given in concentrated periods - Ask for a schedule.
Ceramics
On Aruba a huge quantity of pre columbian pottery remains can be found.
This historical aspect is integrated in the workshop Ceramics. We will use the
necessary basic tools and handform techniques will be taught and primary
decoration applied. We organize workshops in concentrated periods -
ask for a schedule.
