Glass-Blowing Alumni Remember from Where They've Come
Just before graduation, Chris Rochelle ’99 received a piece of paper from his faculty mentor, Resident Artist Erik Halvorson.
On that paper was a name and a phone number that would change his life.
“I didn’t really know what my next path would be,” said Rochelle. “But the number was for someone he knew at North River Glass. I called, went out to interview, and got the job.”
Now Hot Glass Projects Team Leader at Corning Museum of Glass, Rochelle returned to Hartwick recently to lead a two-day glassblowing workshop for Halvorson’s students.
Assisting him was another Hartwick art alumnus, Luke Richards ’22.
As a student, Rochelle interned at The Corning Museum of Glass during his junior year and did his work-study with Halvorson and Terry Slade, professor emeritus.
“Glassblowing is a team-oriented profession. I had been so used to working solo that being able to work with two mentors brought me to that next level, even before I graduated.”
Chris Rochelle '99
Hot Glass Projects Team Leader at Corning Museum of Glass
