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Glass Studio Featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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On May 6th, an episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" was aired that
featured the East Falls Glassworks team. This was the second time that the
EFG glass blowing team was featured on the show; the team made a
glass kite chandelier for the Py family for an episode
that initially aired April 30, 2006. The show featured a house
in Levittown, PA and the Kilgallon family.
Group Effort to Complete ProjectIt is exciting to be involved with an Emmy-winning reality program, particularly when they ask us back for a second time. Adding to the excitement was the timeline; it was even shorter and the project was even more ambitious. An elaborate glass and wrought iron chandelier was constructed over three very long days. Preston Sharp, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition design team member, conceptualized the chandelier and worked with representative of East Falls Glassworks to bring the concept into an executable design, make the chandelier and install.Hard work by the talented team at East Falls Glassworks made an outstanding final result that is the focal point of the Extreme Makeover house. Studio personnel had the first meeting with Preston Sharp on Saturday evening, and the team worked straight through until Wednesday morning just before the reveal. The studio thanks Preston Sharp, the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers and Phil, George and Patrick who were able to drop everything to make this project a reality. There is great and diverse talent in the Philadelphia glass community and we are extremely lucky to be part of that community.
Helping *AND* Sharing the Tradition of GlassWorking with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is satisfying on many different levels. Not only are we able to help a deserving family, but also we are able to share our enthusiasm for glassblowing with the public. There are many glass studios continuing to make work as part of a centuries old tradition. It is really exciting to spotlight this art form for a large audience who may not be aware of the vibrant glass art scene.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Inspired WorkEast Falls Glassworks is designing a special series of work inspired by the projects we completed for the show. Contact us for more information about this work. If you would like a similar chandelier or something that exists only in your imagination, please give us a call. We do lots of custom glass commissions and special work in cooperation with architects or designers.
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Tom Forman. The show airs Sundays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), on the ABC Television Network. |
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