Flameworking: Basics and Beyond with Sally Prasch
In this five-day workshop, students will explore the fascinating techniques of scientific glassblowing while creating a series of unique projects. Participants will learn essential skills including ring, blind, and side seals, applying them directly to individual work scaled to each student’s experience level. Along the way, students will create imaginative objects such as musical instruments, flowers, candle holders, and both solid and hollow chain. This hands-on course offers a rare opportunity to combine precision scientific techniques with artistic expression in glass. At least one year flameworking experience suggested.
Graphics with Jason Christian
This glass course explores the intersection of pattern, form and surface in contemporary glassmaking. Students will investigate ways to translate graphic and repetitive imagery onto sculptural and functional objects with an emphasis on developing a personal visual language. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, participants will learn techniques for applying pattern to blown and solid forms and consider how surface interacts with volume, light and color. The course encourages curiosity, risk-taking and refinement of individual ideas in a supportive studio environment suitable for a range of skill levels.
