During this course, you will learn how to create glass reliefs, open-face sculptures, and 3D forms. We will cover the entire process, from designing simple reliefs to building more complex three-dimensional sculptures. You will also gain practical knowledge in:
Utilising the natural qualities of transparency, opalescence and opacity within glass, this summertime vocational course will focus on the different ways blown glass interacts with light.
We will explore the qualities of transmitted, reflected and refracted light as influenced by glass. Students will be encouraged to experiment with decorative elements using both hot and cold techniques, embarking on an exploration of form, texture, pattern and light.
Lamp working is a wonderful technique to create components that can be combined into various configurations to form both functional and non-functional sculpture. Inspired by the surrounding flora and fauna, we will concentrate on creating small sculptures and how to best display small works.
This course will cover both solid hot sculpting and outside sculpting of the bubble. We will focus on sculpting from life to create realistic objects. Students will begin to create their own sculpting vocabulary by developing original techniques, problem solving, and the use of standard glass-blowing techniques. They will see how to go about making decisions while in the midst of the process, but at the same time following a plan. We will cover the basics of solid sculpting, the hot torch, and the use of color combinations to create realistic components. Students will rely heavily on each other and learn to communicate with their partners, as most of the sculpting will be done from outside the bench. We will focus mainly on working technically, but during the course of the demonstrations, we will discuss concept. The class will work mainly from sketchbooks and/or printed images.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make stained glass and on some parts of your piece, you’ll add extra texture and dimension with fusing techniques.⠀
As the last step, you’ll apply tiffany technique to your piece. After all of those, you’ll design decorative boards, pendulums and 3D objects (boxes, bowls and lambs) with your glass.⠀
Lamp working is a wonderful technique to create components that can be combined into various configurations to form both functional and non-functional sculpture. Inspired by the surrounding flora and fauna, we will concentrate on creating small sculptures and how to best display small works.
The aim of this course is to push the physical limits of glass as a material and to give it realistic forms by using all available possibilities. In line with this goal, participants will start with small units, focus on small details, observe the whole, and witness passionate, result-oriented working methods in a layered manner.
This course will introduce you to the ancient art of glassblowing. Using your sketches and ideas, you will learn how to give life to simple shapes such as vases, goblets or any other utilitarian or artistic object.