![]() ![]() ![]() The contest's winner will make a weeklong guest appearance at the museum. While the museum (which not only possesses the world's most comprehensive glass collection, but also runs a highly regarded glass school) served as a consultant on the series throughout its production, its involvement will not end with that final episode. For glass to have a global stage like this is so exciting.” As both the platform of today, and the channel for how people learn about the world, Netflix is the perfect at the perfect time. Technology has allowed us to really dive into obscure subjects. "It’s been 25 years, and people consume content differently now. showed me that glass could be a good path for me," Meek told AD PRO at a later date. ![]() “When I first started blowing glass, PBS was airing a documentary series on Dale Chihuly, and it. Meek will help select the contest's winner, who will be named "Best in Blow.” In the episode, he will be joined by six more of the museum's experts. Eric Meek, the museum's senior manager of hot glass programs, will serve as the guest evaluator of the season finale, joining host Nick Uhas and resident evaluator artist Katherine Gray for the last installment. Bias, but I was straight on the British girl’s side.However, the involvement of the Corning Museum of Glass-new details of which were shared by the museum today in conjunction with Netflix's July lineup announcement-speaks to a higher level of knowledge being incorporated into the show. Much like other competition-based series we get short interviews with the contestants throughout, helping us to find our favorite to win. I did get hooked and it made me want to go buy some glass. The tools and techniques used in this artistry is quite incredible to watch. Can these new contestants handle the pressure? They all come in confident and ready, but that can all change when you’re surrounded by cameras and being constantly critiqued. They’re usually judged on their technique, creativity, and concept, and with the challenges being timed, the stakes are high. Ruining a significant amount of work and jeopardising the contestants place in the competition. Their creations break as pieces break off, and in some cases, they even explode. The fun and tension of the series comes from how temperamental glass is to work with. Their artwork will also go on display in the museum, which I think is the biggest prize to play for. This amount hasn’t changed since season one, so where are the profits going? They also win an artist residency at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, which is pretty cool. There are ten episodes where the contestants battle through creatively, with the drive and determination to win the sixty grand cash prize - which is a decent amount but considering the amount of effort and artistic development here, it feels a bit stingy. In season three, we are also joined by season one prize winner, here to give the contestants motivational speeches and give critiques as she herself knows what has to go into being a winner. Whilst they’re giving their all, host Nick Uhas makes jokes, and evaluator Katherine Gray gives honest, humorous critiques. If you haven’t watched the previous seasons, Blown Away brings together ten competitors to face off across 30-minute episodes, which include a single challenge, to eventually crown one the king of glass. First released in 2019, Blown Away is now on its 3rd season, with more to follow, hopefully. Guess what’s back? Blown Away, the highly loved series that has gained mass popularity with people shocked at how much they have enjoyed watching and learning about glass blowing. ![]()
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