A Collaged Narrative: A Blend of Cast and Fused Glass with Screen Printed Imagery
Tord and Brenda will guide students through a creative process that integrates casting, fusing, and screen printing techniques to produce a glass collage.
Class Outline:
1. Introduction:
- Overview of the creative process.
- Emphasis on combining casting, fusing, and screen printing techniques.
2. Photography and Image Preparation:
- Students capture images to be used in the project.
- Techniques for preparing images on a computer for screen printing.
- Encouragement for participants with access to Photoshop on a laptop to bring it along.
3. Creating Negatives:
- Exploration of negative creation for exposing screens.
- Utilization of both printed images and hand-drawn designs, offering creative possibilities.
4. Screen Exposure:
- In-depth coverage of the screen exposure process.
5. Screen Printing on Glass:
- Instruction on the direct screen printing of refined images onto glass.
6. Fusing with Images:
- Merging printed images with glass through fusing techniques.
- Adding depth and dimension to the artwork.
7. Casting Small Sculptural Components:
- Culmination of the course with the casting of small, individually designed components in glass.
8. Artistic Direction:
- Inspiration drawn from artists like Joseph Connell.
- Emphasis on the utilization of glass as both a sculptural medium and a vehicle for storytelling.
Outcome:
By the end of the class, participants will have created up to seven unique components. Each component contributes to a small sculptural installation, showcasing the diverse array of skills acquired during the course.
