Art Book Club: The Glass Maker by Tracy Chevalier
Schedule
Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 05:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Toledo Museum of Art | Toledo, OH
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Join the Toledo Museum of Art Library & Archives for an engaging book club discussion of Tracy Chevalier’s latest best-selling historical novel. This captivating story follows a family of glassmakers from Renaissance-era Italy to the present day.Venice in 1486 is a thriving trade center. Orsola Rosso, the eldest daughter of a Murano glassblowing family, defies societal norms to pursue her passion for glassmaking after her father’s death. Her creations help support the family through creative triumphs and heartbreaking losses, including a devastating plague, the city’s decline, and its subsequent rebirth as a vibrant tourist destination.
The Glassmaker crafts a mesmerizing portrait of a woman, her family, and the timeless artistry of glassmaking.
Art Book Club events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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Where is it happening?
The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St,Toledo, Ohio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
