MIT Pumpkin Patch - 2010

It was time for the fall harvest, but this time the pumpkins glistening on the lawn in the morning sun were glass and definitely not edible.  

We volunteered for the annual pumpkin sale at MIT and gathered in front of the Kresge Center for tutorials on proper wrapping techniques.  The crisp morning was an incentive for people to get out to enjoy the day. Meanwhile, a crowd of eager shoppers were lining up in droves to have the first pick of the patch. 

The pumpkin sale is sponsored by the MIT Glass Lab and the proceeds are used to fund their work throughout the year.  The beautiful, artful glass is made in non-credit classes that are always a sell out! 

It was fun to watch the shoppers crowding around the various pods, trying to decide which ones to take home. The morning turned into a beautiful day with sunny skies, so most of the pumpkins sold before noontime.  MIT also sponsors Mother’s Day and Holiday glass events, so if you will be in Cambridge, check the dates and times. http://web.mit.edu/glasslab/sales_pumpkin.html