Members of the Northeast Chapter of the American Scientific Glassblowers Society met at the National Bottle Museum on Saturday, April 15. 2000 in conjunction with the Grand Opening of the Museum Glassworks. Founded in 1952, and incorporated in 1954, the Society is made up of individuals who have been actively engaged in scientific glassblowing for five consecutive years and currently gain the major portion of their income as scientific glassblowers.
Some members are also well known as glass artists.
Associate memberships are open to those persons who have a close association with, or interest in, the glassblowing field. When open, the public is welcomed to view the activity at the museum's new facility at 10 Washington Street, just around the corner from Rt. 50, almost directly across the street from the museum, and clearly visible from the museum's front door. An overflow crowd watched for hours as members of the American Scientific Glassblowers Society demonstrated their skill during the Grand Opening of the Museum Glassworks. Alan Brown demonstrates glassworking techniques as fellow ASGS member, Mike Souza looks on.