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Sea Glass From The Flame
26th July 2024 @ 9:00 am - 28th July 2024 @ 5:00 pm
pound450
Sea Glass from the Flame a three-day workshop, taking inspiration from the north Antrim shoreline to create sculptural objects in the flame with Borosilicate glass.
You will learn how to use heat and gravity to manipulate glass in the flame. We will cover methods and techniques to bend, stretch, sculpt and carve molten glass to create sculptural objects, inspired by natural forms found locally on the magical shoreline of Whitepark bay.
Using both bench and hand torches, you will discover how I build intricate elements at the torch and combine solid and hollow sculpting techniques to create the larger sculptural pieces I make. I will also demonstrate how I incorporate glass elements with mixed media to make a variety of sculptural assemblages, installations, and objects.
The class will offer demonstrations alongside practice at individual workstations. There will be group discussions and field trips for inspiration. Together we’ll discover how to harness the magic of the sea to create detailed and intricate work with glass in the flame.
No previous glassmaking experience is necessary. All materials, tools and safety equipment will be provided.
