In this 2-day intensive workshop, participants will explore the ancient technique of pâte de verre (glass paste) to create unique pieces in two dimensions and three dimensions. All the essentials will be covered in the class – mixing glass, hand building moulds, firing and divesting. No prior experience with glass is required. The basic principles…
The National Sculpture Factory is a place of production; a place where artworks are always becoming, and where artists delve into a wide variety of material enquiry and research. Material Laboratories is our new programmatic strand that will focus on specific material researches and medium specific practices through an intensified series of Masterclasses, workshops, lectures…
Flameworking Essentials is a two day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working with Borosilicate glass at the torch. The class will cover the fundamentals of working with solid rod and hollow forms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flame working skills and techniques that will allow them to…
