Blown Away - Season 1
Season 1
In this ground-breaking competition series, exceptional glass-blowers are invited into the largest hot shop in North America to push themselves to creative extremes. In each episode the glass-blowers must impress a panel of art experts or risk being eliminated. At stake, a big cash prize and a life-changing career offer.
Episodes
Snapshot
Inspired by emotionally meaningful photographs, the artists craft poignant glass pieces that provide illuminating snapshots of who they are.
Potluck Party
Channeling their favorite foods, the contestants serve up exploding sushi in a whimsical bento box, ornate glass stands for tacos, and more.
Lighten Up
The artists employ techniques like color wrapping, hot sculpting and creating bubbles with baking soda as they craft eye-popping light fixtures.
Clash of the Robots
When the contestants design glass robots fit for the future, smashed sculptures and outsize ambitions threaten to crush their chances.
Thirsty Work
The judges issue a surprisingly tricky challenge: create a drinking glass and decanter that are both visually appealing and functional.
Pop Art Blowup
Towels and toothpaste come to life on a grand scale as the contestants reimagine everyday bathroom objects as whimsical works of pop art.
Dual Intent
In a surprise partner challenge, the final four contestants pair up to design collaborative pieces that explore the theme of duality.
The Glass is Greener
The artists play with scale, color and texture as they bring to life botanical-themed sculptures that transcend gift shop kitsch.
Body Parts
Inspired by the fluidity and artistic precision of dance, the artists craft kinetic compositions that capture the body in motion.
Best in Blow
In the competition's ultimate challenge, the two finalists create an immersive gallery experience, and one is crowned "Blown Away" champion.
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