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Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops

The Glass Art Society publicizes these workshops as a benefit to members. The workshops are not planned, organized, or administered by GAS. For more information or to register, contact the appropriate school.
 
Third Degree Glass Factory
Contact: Michael Hayes
5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO
314.367.4527
http://www.stlglass.com/
 
Craft Alliance
Contact: Luanne Rimel
6640 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO
314.725.1177
http://www.craftalliance.org/


Third Degree Glass Factory Pre-Conference Workshops:
 
Blown Abstract Forms
June 9 - 11
Taught by Chuck Lopez
Move beyond the vessel to create blown glass sculpture using a combination of traditional and innovative techniques. Prerequisite: at least one year of recent hot shop experience.
 
Two Techniques, One Goal: Sand Casting and Glass Mosaic for the Artist
June 10 - 14
Taught by John Drury
A fast-paced intensive workshop, approaching the sculptural exploration and application of glass through the employment of mosaic and sandcasting, with an eye to creation as a reflection of self and place.
 
Figuratively in the Middle
June 12 - 14
Taught by Richard Jolley
Bring the extremes into focus and decrease the distance while working figuratively, using a variety of glass sculpting techniques for personal expression.
 
Third Degree Glass Factory Post-Conference Workshops:
 
Exploring the Middle: Painting within Hot Glass
June 18 - 20
Taught by Bridget Boss
Painting and layering glass to create interesting simple blown forms that include layered paint and symbols. Prerequisite: basic glass knowledge.
 
Let's Make Good Shapes
June 19 - 21
Taught by David Levi
Intensive study of form and technique. Blow better bubbles; add better bits. Prerequisite: two years hot shop experience recommended.
 
Thinking in Glass, Working in Color
June 21 - 23
Taught by Sam Drumgoole
Explore the fundamentals of glass with a focus on various color applications including
overlays, murrini, and bits. Prerequisite: basic glass knowledge.
 

Craft Alliance Pre-Conference Workshops:
 
Text and Imagery on Glass
June 10 - 11
Taught by Susan Taylor Glasgow
Learn a variety of methods for applying images and text onto glass with low- and high-fire glass enamels and oven-fired paints.
 
Crazy Canes-A Glass Workshop
June 12
Taught by Erin Taylor
Take your beads to the next level by learning to make compound twist canes, working with color and overlays to pull canes and explore a variety of decorative techniques to incorporate into beads. Prerequisite: prior glass experience.
 
Silver Core Glass Beads 
June 13 - 14
Taught by Deborah Katon and Peg Fetter
Learn to make colorful glass beads with large diameter holes and coat the core with sterling silver tubing for a dazzling effect.
 
Marble Making Workshop
June 14
Taught by Greg Kramer
Make your own marbles by learning to heat hard glass with a torch and rolling the glass into marble shapes-from small to "shooter" size. 
 
Craft Alliance Post-Conference Workshops:
 
Beads Too Good To Be True!
June 18
Taught by Karen Woodward
Back by popular demand, lampworking artist Karen Woodward teaches how to create your favorite foods in glass. Experience is helpful, but not necessary.
 
Five-day Glass Workshop
June 19 - 23
Taught by Loren Stump
Course divided into three parts: murrine, sculptural techniques, and encasement.
 
Surrounding Events
 
DO U GLASS
Hot Shop Open Studio 
Wednesday,  June 14, Noon - 6 pm or until the beer is gone

Cameron Smith and Jan Thomas of DO U GLASS Hot Shop invite you to visit their studio for open glassblowing, a demonstration of their new casting facility, and a visit by the ARTAPULT. The open studio is held in conjunction with the Southern Illinois University's (SIU) Glassblowers reunion being hosted by SIU-Carbondale. They are located in southern Illinois two hours from St. Louis and six miles from SIU-Carbondale.

Douglass School Art Place
900 Douglass St., Murphysboro, IL 
618.687.3791
http://www.artapult.com/
cam@artapult.com

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