Torchworking Intensive for Kilnformers
Judith Conway & Kevin O’Toole, Owners/Artists at Vitrum Studio

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th,  2009
10am to 4pm each day

Tuition $475                Deposit $250

We had such a wonderful time with Bonnie Celeste from Bullseye glass and her class “Set Your Kiln on Fire” this past fall that we decided to reintroduce our own class on creating elements in the torch.  Judy and Kevin have long incorporated torchworked elements in their kilnformed panels and sculptures, and there simply isn’t a better way to highlight the fluid nature of glass.  Students will learn how to use the Minor bench burner (oxygen-propane torch) to create an exciting array of design elements for kilnforming applications.

You will learn to make millefiori in a variety of ways – using optic molds, pre-fired bundles of glass and a simple method using encased rods and stringers.  We will also demonstrate several new ways of creating unique stringers and unusual twisties using the Minor torch. You will soon realize what a valuable addition a torch can be to the kilnformer’s studio.  Students will make a series of sample tiles exploring the techniques that have been demonstrated and design a final kilnformed composition incorporating torchworked elements that they have created. Intermediate level.