Festivale of Glass

The Royal Court of Shimshar Cordially Invites you to

The Festivale of Glass

Shimshar Pier, Summer's Peak

Visit the lovely riviera and stroll the splendor of the boardwalk!

See the master Artisans at their craft!

Watch the construction of the Children's Wall!

Enjoy tapas and confectionary delights from around the world!

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History

The Festivale of Glass draws its origins from the earliest days of the Capital's founding as a small fishing village. Though the beatiful coastline and azure sea lifted the spirits of its sailors, those who were bound to the land found themselves looking at the same clay and mud buildings day after day after day. When the time of Wizards faded and trade and the arts began to blossom in other parts of the world, the little village found itself eager to keep up, but was not sure where to begin.

It's said that the art of mosaics came not from a master of the craft of pottery, but a young apprentice. And by 'young' the historians mean 'three years old.' A carpenter who was rebuilding a house in the village rounded a corner after laying some fresh stucco to find his young son playing with pottery shards his wife had thrown out, sticking them against the freshly-coated wall. Though the pieces were rough, they were brilliantly colored. This gave the carpenter an idea.
he ran to his wife and begged for more of the colorful scraps, if only to keep the young child busy while he worked on the rest of the house. More leavings were provided, and the child happily set about his work, proud that his father had asked him to 'help'.
When the house was finished, the owner was surprised to see the pottery 'artwork' that covered the back of one wall. It was not exquisite or well-crafted by any means, but it gave the house color and character. A Character that soon came to be well-loved.
In the succeeding years, it was common for a new house to have a single wall that was dedicated to the children; colorful pieces of tile would be provided to them to create artwork with, covering the walls in rainbows. Soon traders spoke of the colorful village walls to other villages, and more came to see this curious form of art.

Hundreds upon thousands of years later, the Festivale of Glass brings together the wild and otherwise [adjective] city of the Shimsharian capital to enjoy a week of fine glasswork, mosaics, and the Children's Wall.

Execution

There are many events during the Festivale of Glass to suit the needs of its attendees-Perhaps most famous is the Children's Wall, a building that is chosen every year to be the canvas for the young children of the city with their mosaic tiles. The children earn the tiles thoughout the year for good schoolwork, finished chores, and otherwise being a good child. These tiles are then used to cover the wall in beautiful arrays. 
For the adults, there is the Glassmaker's Forge, where patrons can watch the masters at their craft forging new tiles, beautiful vases, and any other sort of glasswork that one can imagine. There are classes in glasswork, pottery, and other forms of art that one tends to dabble in when temporarily inspired, but ultimately does not wish to invest in.
There are, of course, refreshments throughout the week, both complimentary and with cost depending on the treat and its patron.

Artisans in Attendance

Master Glassblower Óscar Cortes Apprentice Glassblower Domingo Ruiz Apprentice Glassblower Fabián Garcia


Master Tilesmith Felipe Leon Apprentice Tilesmith Manolo Garrido Apprentice Tilesmith Antonio Soto

Traveling Artiste Alba Greco

String Quartet Luisella Fabbri Michelina Mari Mauro Valenti Sergio Rizzo