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Introduction to Kilnformed Glass Ursula Marcum, Vitrum Studio Instructor and Independent Artist Tuition $295 - Deposit $150 September 8 & 9, 2012 This two-day introductory workshop is designed with the beginner in mind and will guide you through an exploration of the possibilities of fused and slumped glass. We will demonstrate the basics of glass cutting, explain the various steps of a firing schedule and discuss the importance of glass compatibility and annealing. You will be able to experiment with design possibilities using a wide variety of frit, stringers, confetti, sheet glass and iridized glass in the Bullseye Glass palette. During the class you will create a set of example tiles and two fused and slumped bowls. Our goal is to introduce you to both the technical and artistic side of the medium of kilnformed glass. Tuition includes all materials and the use of basic tools, and is a prerequisite for most of our other classes. |
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Strip Cut Construction Tuition $350 - Deposit $175 September 15 & 16, 2012 Strip cut construction is a process pioneered by Klaus Moje, and a technique frequently used by many contemporary kilnforming artists. In strip cut construction, sheet glass is precisely cut into narrow strips, which are then arranged on edge, contained by dams and fired, forming a solid glass piece that is generally bubble free. It is possible to achieve very precise graphic designs in strip-cut work by varying the colors and the arrangement of the strips. Intricate designs can be inserted in the strip construction, creating a piece with delightful ‘windows.’ This method is time-consuming and exact, but the results are well worth it. You’ll learn cutting methods and tricks, and make test panels and components for your designs on the first day and will complete a strip-cut bowl on the second day. In the course of this workshop you will also learn to use the tile saw, flat lap grinder and sandblaster. |
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Vitrigraph Cane and Murrini Tuition $675 - Deposit $350 September 21, 22 & 23, 2012 And again on, September 25, 26 & 27, 2012 Taking a thoughtful approach to using the Vitrigraph kiln we can create cane and murrini that rival those created in a hot shop. Capitalizing on the ways glass can be arranged in and flows from a crucible, students in this innovative workshop will learn to create reproducible decorative canes and intricate murrini using the Vitrigraph Kiln. These elements can then, immediately, be used in other kiln-glass projects. Students will be handling and manipulating hot, molten glass. No prerequisites. |
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Kiln-cast Boxes Tuition $895 - Deposit $450 September 29, 30, October 1 & 2, 2012 In this workshop that focuses on a relatively unexplored form within kiln-glass, you will learn to make glass boxes using an assembled mold system. Basic principles of kilncasting in assembled molds, volume calculation, and coldworking will be covered. Due to unique firing conditions, there will be limits to project sizes and thicknesses. There are no prerequisites, though glasscutting experience and a willingness to experiment are helpful. |
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Introduction to Glass Bead Making Tuition $295 - Deposit $150 October 6 & 7, 2012 Explore the ancient art of making glass beads at a torch. Using the Hot Head® torch and Bullseye compatible glass rods, you will learn to make basic glass beads, and then progress to making various shapes - square beads, fish beads, heart beads, dotted beads, etc. We will cover all the fundamental techniques for creating successful glass beads at a torch, including studio set-up, and safety considerations. All materials needed for the class will be provided. A Basic Bead Making Kit will be available for a special price of $150. It contains everything you need to continue to make glass beads at home, including 10 Bullseye glass rods of your choice. |
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Images in Glass with Roger Thomas Tuition $895 - Deposit $450 October 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2012 We are delighted to have Roger Thomas return to Vitrum Studio for the sixth time. Roger is internationally-known for his luminous landscapes in kilnformed glass, and for the unique techniques he has developed to create color, depth and translucency in his work. This course focuses on the design and process for landscapes in kilnformed glass. Roger will discuss and demonstrate his techniques and the philosophy behind his "glass paintings” and each student will create four landscape panels using these varied techniques. Tuition includes all materials needed for the four projects. Please bring your own personal glass working tools. |
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Kilnformed Glass II Tuition $325 - Deposit $175 November 3 & 4, 2012 Kilnforming II is the ideal next step for the student who has completed Introduction to Kilnforming, either at Vitrum Studio or at another studio. It is also beneficial for those who jumped head-first into creating with glass on their own and now have questions about the process. This two-day workshop will strengthen your knowledge about the technical aspects of fusing glass, freeing you to express yourself artistically. We will show you ways to refine your glass cutting and layup skills and you will gain a better understanding of common problems you may encounter - and how to avoid them. You’ll learn to use a circle cutter and how to cut glass to fit other shapes, and how to measure and cut glass to fit other pieces in a composition. Designing and creating a plate and a coordinating piece of tableware, you will be introduced to basic design concepts. Simple methods for coldworking an edge will be explored so that you can create more professional work even in a small home studio. Finally, a refresher on firing schedules and proper firing techniques will be reviewed so that you will be prepared to work on their own and adapt firing schedules appropriately for your own work. |
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Kilnformed Landscapes in Miniature: Tuition $595 - Deposit $300 November 9, 10 & 11, 2012 In this three-day class, the first in a series of workshops that will focus on the landscape represented in miniature, we will attempt to capture the beauty of the landscape around us in diminutive kilnformed panels. The small size of our projects will ensure that students will have the opportunity to complete several pieces during the class. We will demonstrate how to use glass frits and powders to create a variety of miniature landscapes in a Pate de Verre style. We’ve eliminated the complicated and messy mold making process typical of Pate de Verre, but have kept the subtlety of line and color that makes traditional Pate de Verre so appealing. This class will also emphasize attention to detail and the importance of good design and craftsmanship in the execution of the final projects. We will demonstrate various ways of displaying the final pieces. |
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Extreme Jewelry II Tuition $525 - Deposit $275 This course is offered two times this semester: November 15, 16 & 17, 2012 and again on November 18, 19 & 20, 2012 We are delighted to have Tanya Veit back at Vitrum Studio with another EXTREME workshop on fusing. This time it is a full 3 days long and packed with new information and techniques that Tanya has dreamt up, developed and is ready to share. This workshop focuses less on dichroic glass and more on the artistic side of fused glass jewelry, and the many techniques that can be used to make your glass pieces really unique. Techniques include: 5 x7 scenic frit panel, which is just a warm – up exercise! How to work vertically with frits to create a unique jewelry bar. Just wait until you see this set up! How to use glasses that react chemically with each other to create a jewelry piece that is then set in silver. NEW Engraving technique! How to transfer an image to the glass surface, then engrave the details to create a unique piece. How to create and use surface tension in powders – a fabulous new approach to visual texture in jewelry. How to create REAL donut pendants without using molds How you can use the Zentangle method of creating repetitive patterns to create a glass tile top for a tiny box to hold your dreams and secrets in. ... and of course... how to use coldworking techniques to create a professional appearance to your work. Very few studios are able to host a workshop such as this that requires ample space, materials and enough specialty equipment for multiple complex projects. For those of you who know Tanya, this is going to be one heck of a fusing ride! |
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Introduction to Kilnformed Glass Tuition $295 - Deposit $150 December 1 & 2, 2012 This two-day introductory workshop is designed with the beginner in mind and will guide you through an exploration of the possibilities of fused and slumped glass. We will demonstrate the basics of glass cutting, explain the various steps of a firing schedule and discuss the importance of glass compatibility and annealing. You will be able to experiment with design possibilities using a wide variety of frit, stringers, confetti, sheet glass and iridized glass in the Bullseye Glass palette. During the class you will create a set of example tiles and two fused and slumped bowls. Our goal is to introduce you to both the technical and artistic side of the medium of kilnformed glass. Tuition includes all materials and the use of basic tools. |
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