An extension to the Sculptural Slumping Masterclass, this course focuses on creating complex glass forms through a sequence of kiln firings that gently bend the glass in several stages. Students will complete two projects over three days using sheet glass and a range
of studio props (ceramic and refractory) following the steps needed to make dynamic, flowing sculptures through harnessing the forces of gravity and heat. Primarily using Lisa’s studio props, you’ll explore inventive ways to employ ad hoc props to hold or guide glass including wire, kiln furniture and fibre blanket.
A comprehensive visual presentation detailing the making of a selection of Lisa’s previous work, will give a fresh perspective to a range of manipulation techniques. Temperatures and annealing strategies will be discussed. Participants will become more confident devising firing programs that leave room for spontaneous and surprising results.
Students are asked to bring a researched concept (sketches or other media) to discuss for future work. Together we will trouble shoot your ideas, imagining kiln set-up scenarios to achieve your ideas. A handout will summarise the core concepts and firing programs covered in the demos and presentation. All kiln-based materials are provided but students will bring their own glass. Bullseye glass will be used for this course but the methodologies you’ll learn apply to any type of glass.
Cost: £375 per person, includes mould-making materials and firings but students will bring their own glass.
Students: Maximum 4
Location: The Laurels, Goose Green, Gomshall, Surrey GU5 9LL
Please email for more info or a booking form, studio@pettibone.co.uk