The top image here shows a chap approaching one of the three furnaces they maintain for hot-working glass. They also have a glory hole, and studios devoted to lampworking, enamelling, and metal clay use.

The lower photo shows Ahmed, who is the teacher of lampwork, or contemporary torchwork. He is a beadmaker, but also makes other small objects. On that afternoon, he was busy making small sculptures that spin, representing miniature dervishes.

All of the facilities seemed very modern and up-to-date, and the staff were all friendly and courteous. It was a very pleasant afternoon.

JDA.