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From the Kiln to the Hot Shop (And Back Again)

From the Kiln to the Hot Shop (And Back Again)

Date: 
January 28 - February 2, 2013
Season: 
Winter
Technique: 
Kiln Working and Glassblowing
Level: 
Intermediate
Duration: 
One-Week Session

Using the fusing and hot shops, students will learn to incorporate fused glass into blown and solid forms to make their work more interesting. Students will study fusing techniques, learn to “roll-up” the fused components into finished forms, pull cane and murrine from fused sheet glass, and make hot-worked elements for use in the fused work. Screen printing enamels, basic flameworking, firing schedules, and cold shop techniques also will be covered. One year of glassblowing experience is required. No kiln-forming experience is required.

$775.00

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Instructor

Mark Ditzler

Mark Ditzler is a Seattle-based artist specializing in kiln-fired glass for art and architecture. He teaches at studios across the United States, and has taught at the Glass Furnace in Istanbul,...

Harry Seaman

Harry Seaman is facility manager at The Studio, where he regularly teaches beginning and advanced glassblowing courses. He received his B.F.A. from Alfred University. Seaman works mainly with...