Sculptural Slumping Masterclass

This 3-day course (10-12 May 2024) for intermediate/experienced kiln-formed glassmakers exploring a variety of ways to control movement in the kiln but other students will gain insights into novel glass forming processes. Students will be prompted to investigate their sculptural ideas and why movement is so important in their work. We’ll achieve this through a series of demos, visual presentations (explaining my own processes and other artists work) and two making projects.
Working with both float and Bullseye glass, three kiln forming techniques will be explained: ceramic slip cast moulds (like store bought slumpers but your own design); hardened fibre blanket moulds; carved refractory moulds. Extensive course notes with sample firing pro-grams are provided along with all mould-making materials. You’ll need to bring your own glass: 30 x 40cm 4mm sheet of float glass and the same sized piece of Bullseye glass
(equivalent in several pieces if preferred). These techniques are suitable for both fused and kiln cast work. Students will be given a short homework brief before the course to produce small models exploring movement through other materials.
Cost: £395 per person, includes mould-making materials and firings but students will bring their own glass.
Location: The Laurels, Goose Green, Gomshall, Surrey GU5 9LL.
Students: Maximum 4
Please email for more info or a booking form, studio@pettibone.co.uk

Author:Lisa

Post date:21-02-2024

Region:South East England

Category:Workshops/Short Courses

Website url:https://www.pettibone.co.uk

Contact Lisa Pettibone

Email:studio@pettibone.co.uk

From Date:21-02-2024

To Date:09-05-2024