This course introduces the properties of hot glass and investigates this material
in conjunction with projections and optics. Students learn basic glass blowing
techniques as well as some non-traditional approaches to hot casting, blowing
and solid working. Possible projects could include creating lenses, periscopes,
kaleidoscopes and other optical devices. Student use these objects to create
videos and other kind of projections. Course content surveys the optics of the
lens and place glass within the larger context of contemporary art.

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This course offers hands-on glassblowing experience to the beginner. Participants
learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass” into vessel or
sculptural forms. Lectures, videos, demonstrations, and critiques will augment
studio instruction.

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This course offers hands-on glassblowing experience to the beginner. Participants
learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass” into vessel or
sculptural forms. Lectures, videos, demonstrations, and critiques will augment
studio instruction.

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This course offers hands-on glassblowing experience to the beginner. Participants
learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass” into vessel or
sculptural forms. Lectures, videos, demonstrations, and critiques will augment
studio instruction.

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Students in this class learn the fundamentals of blown and solid hot-glass
processes. Traditional and unconventional methods are introduced in order to
develop a formal language for expressing sculptural ideas. Techniques include
experimental mold blowing, and hot working techniques, along with various color
applications. The intended outcome of this course is to engage the students
with the conceptual possibilities of craft media while maintaining a focus on
developing technique and skill in the studio. By concurrently developing technical
and intellectual prowess, students are introduced to the tools with which they can
navigate a material in the service of an idea or concept.

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A hands-on studio workshop for those with some glassblowing experience.
Students will learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass”
into vessel or sculptural forms. Lectures, demonstrations, videos, and critiques will
augment studio instruction.

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A hands-on studio workshop for those with some glassblowing experience.
Students will learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass”
into vessel or sculptural forms. Lectures, demonstrations, videos, and critiques will
augment studio instruction.

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A hands-on studio workshop for those with some glassblowing experience.
Students will learn a variety of techniques for manipulating molten “hot glass”
into vessel or sculptural forms. Lectures, demonstrations, videos, and critiques will
augment studio instruction.

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In this fast paced course, students are introduced to a variety of glass casting
techniques. Demonstrations include wax working and pattern generation, plaster
and rubber mold making, investment casting, hot casting, and cold working.
Projects build on each student’s individual artistic direction. Experimentation
is encouraged. Critiques and group discussion that focus on the historical and
contemporary uses of glass are essential to the development of ideas.

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This course starts with exploring hot sculpting with a goal of bringing ideas to
reality. We start with simple skill-building assignments and ultimately finish with
unique work by each student. Students learn to sculpt both blown and solid
glass, to use bits and combine components, and consider methods of displaying
finished work. There is an emphasis on teamwork, drawing and problem solving,
and students will take home a promising approach to designing and creating
work.

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