Don’t miss Morgan Peterson’s FREE first Friday demo at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 East 19th St., KCMO) on March 4 (6-8 pm). Currently a member of Dale Chihuly’s team, she’s known for her thought-provoking, large-scale glass sculptures, referencing themes of pop culture and true crime stories. Peterson is based in Seattle, WA and is the Belger Glass Annex’s inaugural visiting artist. While she’s in Kansas City, she’ll also give a FREE artist talk on Thursday, March 10 (6-7 pm), in which she’ll cover themes and techniques unique to her work. Morgan Peterson’s five-day, hands-on workshop, Wednesday, March 9-Sunday, March 13, focuses on color application and narrative. She will guide workshop participants through the development and incorporation of personal stories and the use of color to add depth to glass sculpture. Participants will learn glassblowing and sculpting techniques that push scale and add realism. Bonus: While participants will solely work in hot shop processes, Morgan will also discuss cold working techniques. Registration is required. Please visit the Belger website to register and for all requirements. All programs will take place at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 East 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108). Morgan Peterson is a Seattle-based pop culture artist working in glass. She attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston from 2001 to 2006 and received a dual BFA in Glass and Studio for Interrelated Media. Prior to joining Dale Chihuly’s team, she managed Martin Blank’s studio, and has worked with many of the country’s leading artists. | 
