Challenge yourself with the Swedish way of working with glass. Born in the glass kingdoms of Småland, Graal and Swedish overlay invite today’s glassmakers to stretch technique and imagination. The layered colour and shifting imagery rely on heat, timing, and teamwork– demanding focus while offering striking optical results.
The course centers on using colour bars inside and outside the glass. You’ll create multi-layered Graal blanks, build patterns with resistance tape, drawing and cutting, then use sandblasting and engraving to refine detail and shape your own visual language.
Nuutajärvi is the heart of handcrafted glass in Finland and the country’s oldest glass village. Its 230-year tradition of continuous glassmaking has shaped many of the classics and legends of Finnish glass design, while international glassmakers have drawn inspiration from the village’s distinctive history, creative exchange, and surrounding nature. Designers such as Kaj Franck and Oiva Toikka, along with international figures like Dale Chihuly, have been part of this living legacy.
Dates: 4–9 August 2026
Teacher: MICKE JOHANSSON
Language: ENGLISH
Level: ADVANCED
Course price: 1,100€ (Early Bird 980€ until Feb 28)