Art Book Club: The Glassmaker

Wednesday, September 24 | 5:30–7:00p.m. | TMA Library

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.

Attendees are invited to a docent-led tour of the museum’s world-renowned glass collection on Friday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m. The tour will meet in the Glass Pavilion.

Art Book Club events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at toledomuseum.org/events or by calling (419) 255-8000.