The Wakefield Goblet Collection

Filigrana. Zanfirico. Avventurina. Calcedonio, Murrino. Lattimo. Cristallo. 

They are all techniques developed by Venetian glassmakers beginning the 8th Century. A single island, Murano, was dedicated to the production of glass, and by the 13th Century, Venetian glassblowers were held in such high regard that they were the only lower class allowed to marry into wealthy noble Venetian families. But privilege came at a cost. To keep the glassmakers from spreading their trade secrets to the rest of the world, a law was passed in the year 1295 that forbid glassmakers from leaving the island.

Eben Horton began his own exploration of Venetian glassblowing techniques as a student in the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Eben had been blowing glass since the age of 15, so he entered the program with considerable experience. He studied Venetian techniques under William Gudenrath at the Corning Museum of Glass, developing a mastery of Venetian goblet making techniques and a passion for this meticulous art form. 

Years of other projects and ventures have meant that Eben stepped away from this specific body of work. Now celebrating 25 years at his studio and gallery, The Glass Station, Eben is revisiting his love for Venetian goblets. 

We present to you, The Wakefield Goblet Collection.