From the Kiln to the Glory Hole: Pattern Bars, Roll-Ups and Pastorelli Forming
Instructors: Emily Lombardo & Chris Watts
Six, three-hour sessions
Course Fee: $600
Some fusing and glass cutting experience necessary

Set your fusing on fire! Kiln forming is generally a hands off way of manipulating glass. In this experimental class the kiln artist's hands and eyes will determine the final effect.

The objective of this course is to introduce the kiln former to the hot shop with the expert guidance of Emily Lombardo and Chris Watts. We will start with a series of pattern bars and fusing exercises, which we will draw from throughout the course. We will demonstrate the roll-up technique, which will allow your fusing to be manipulated in the round on a blowpipe. Your roll-up design will be achieved with the help of the instructors. We will explore a variety of experimental techniques such as pastorelli forming, draping and free form sculpting. This class will exponentially expand your knowledge of how heat affects glass.

All materials included

Class size limit: 9

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Thursdays
6:30pm - 9:30pm

• May 22 - June 26