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SUMMARY:Open Call: Ireland Glass Biennale 2023
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline January 20th\, 2023 \nThe National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is pleased to announce details of the Open Call for the\n2023 NCAD Ireland Glass Biennale (IGB). \nThe 2023 Ireland Glass Biennale (IGB) seeks to present and provoke international perspectives\,\nexplorations and manifestations of glass as creative expression. The IGB will highlight the excellence and\ncuriosity of contemporary glass practices by international artists\, designers and crafts practitioners. The\nopen call invitation extends to established and emerging practitioners. This event will be supported\nthrough a series of talks and events expanding the ideas and themes that emerge from the exhibition\nselection. \nIGB will be curated through an Open Call process and direct invitation. The final selection will be made\nby a panel of expert jurors. All entrants will receive confirmation of receipt of application. Selected\nparticipants will be notified no later than February 13 2023. There is no fee to apply. A fully illustrated\ncatalogue with commissioned essays will be produced. \nKey Dates\n20 January Submission deadline\n23 January-3 February Jury Process\n13 February Notification of selected submissions\n27-30 March Delivery of works\n20 April Launch\n20 August Exhibition closes\n21-25 August Deinstall and return and collection of work \nThe IGB will open to the public on 20 April 2023 at the Coach House Gallery\, Dublin Castle Gardens\, and\nwill be shown to the public until August 20\, 2023.\nIGB is co-funded by Creative Europe. IGB is part of the Creative Europe: Imagining Sustainable Glass\nNetwork Europe (ISGNE) project. Imagining Sustainable Glass Network Europe (ISGNE) will focus on\naudience development and transnational mobility relative to contemporary glass practices as tacit\nknowledge and craftsmanship; within the constructs of intangible cultures\, design\, visual and applied\narts. ISGNE includes four EU partners: the; UK\, Germany\, Latvia and Ireland.\nThe project engages with EU Glass Artists / Designer-Makers\, Glass cultural Workers and thirty-three\nassociated organisations in nineteen European countries. ISGNE activities will run from 2018-2023. It is\nsupported by the OPW. \nFor more information and application details please go\nto: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXn3IF25NhzQ-T5OVki5U-I-IPakkFeBplyPOIGq2maO5kgQ/viewform \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/open-call-ireland-glass-biennale-2023/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Frameworking Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Flameworking Essentials is a two day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working at a bench torch with Borosilicate glass. The class will cover the basics of working with solid rod and hollow tubes. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flameworking skills and techniques that will allow them to experimentally play\, practice and construct with glass at the torch. Techniques will include gathering\, shaping\, stretching\, sculpting\, bridging and blowing The working day will be structured around demonstrations and plenty of individual practice at the torch. There will be individual guidance. The class will be focused on exploration and investigation rather than finished products. There will also be discussions about studio set up the different families of glass that can be used at the torches along with guidance about what equipment will work best for individual practise. \nEvent time: 10 – 5pm\nEvent date: 2023-04-01\nEvent price: £295\nEvent location:\nBenefield Spencer Glass\n35 Lagavara road\nBallintoy\nBT54 6NG \nEvent contact details\nEvent organizer: Benefield Spencer Glass Studio\nEvent contact email: andreaspencerglass@gmail.com\nEvent contact phone number: 07751224855\nEvent website: http://www.andreaspencerglass.com/benefield-spencer-glass-studio
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/frameworking-essentials/
LOCATION:Benefiels Spencer Glass\, 35 Lagavara Road\, Ballintoy\, Co. Antrim\, BT54 6NG\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Spencer":MAILTO:andreaspencerglass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221213T193000
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Nearby Lecture Series: Murphy-Devitt Studios presented by Reiltín Murphy
DESCRIPTION:An overview of Murphy-Devitt Studios\, Dublin\, whose work spanned 1955-2004 in site specific abstract and figurative glass presented by Reiltín Murphy. \n  \nAs Murphy-Devitt Studios\, Dublin\, this small group of artists and craftsmen produced stained glass from 1958 to 1978. Working together more loosely outside of these dates their work spans from 1955 to 2004. The Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass lists their work under the artists’ names: Johnny Murphy\, Róisín Dowd Murphy and others but in fact the Studio preferred to produce their work as a team and rarely put individual names outside of the Murphy-Devitt Studios date of 1958-1978. \nJohnny Murphy and Dessie (John A) Devitt met at the Harry Clarke Studios in the early 1950s. Johnny was an artist employed by Clarkes as a glass painter and Dessie was a master craftsman. They set up their own studio just in time to catch the church building boom of the 1960s. Murphy-Devitt Studios produced work for most counties in Ireland\, for England\, and abroad. \nJohnny was an innovative designer who produced both figurative and abstract work and who got the very best from the other artists who were employed at the Studio from time to time: as a lecturer in Glass at the National College of Art and Design he chose the most talented students to work in the Studio under his leadership. Please see www.murphydevittstudios.com. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: \nReiltín Murphy is a contributor to the Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass having researched the work of Murphy-Devitt Studios with Anthony Devitt: Johnny Murphy and Dessie Devitt were their fathers. Having grown up in the Studio\, Reiltín assisted with many of the windows and designed several in association with Johnny Murphy. Please see www.reiltinmurphy.ie for more about Reiltín. \n  \nFree for GSOI Members\, 11.53 for non-members. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/murphy-devitt-studios-presented-by-reiltin-murphy-tickets-465854181397 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/stained-glass-nearby-lecture-series-murphy-devitt-studios-presented-by-reiltin-murphy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Make Your Own Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Come and join artist members of the @GlassSocietyofIreland to make your own sustainable stained glass in this FREE workshop! \nJoin us at our pop-up studio at the Dock in Carrick on Shannon\, for a stained glass workshop where our expert team will introduce you to different stained glass techniques to make a copper foil (Tiffany) stained glass piece. It’s a unique workshop where everything we make will be made using waste glass pieces. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/450475784197 \nThis glass workshop is funded by @creativeireland and supported by @leitrimarts as part of the #CreativeIreland Arts initiative and is one of 4 events happening in Leitrim between 22/23rd of November.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/free-workshop-make-your-own-stained-glass/
LOCATION:The Dock\, Carrick-On-Shannon\, Leitrim\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221123T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221123T114500
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Walking Tour of Carrick on Shannon
DESCRIPTION:Join Róisín de Buitléar for a FREE one hour walking tour of the stained glass in Carrick on Shannon\, Leitrim! \nFind out more and reserve your spot at  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/464317926417 \nJoin in for an informative and fun morning! \n  \nThis stained glass walking tour is funded by @creativeireland and supported by @leitrimarts as part of the #CreativeIreland Arts initiative and is one of 4 events happening in Leitrim between 22/23rd of November.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/stained-glass-walking-tour-of-carrick-on-shannon/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221122T193000
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SUMMARY:Grab your own glass! A Glassy Meet-Up in Carrick on Shannon\, Co Leitrim
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Glass Society of Ireland for a social evening in the convivial setting of Mc Hughs pub in Carrick on Shannon Co Leitrim. \nCosy fires and a lovely atmosphere awaits you where you can meet other glassmakers and practitioners\, meet some old friends and get to know some new faces. \nBring your own glass to drink from; either something you have made\, a glass you love or perhaps something you inherited or maybe a glass your were gifted. \nWe look forward to meeting you there\, having glass chats and widening our community. \nRegister here so we know you’re joining in: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/grab-your-own-glass-a-glassy-meet-up-in-carrick-on-shannon-co-leitrim-tickets-465838975917
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/grab-your-own-glass-a-glassy-meet-up-in-carrick-on-shannon-co-leitrim/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221122T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221122T163000
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Make Your Own Drinking Glass
DESCRIPTION:In this fun workshop\, join the experienced instructors from Glint Glass Studio\, to design and create your own drinking glass and stirrer. Using specialist equipment at our pop up studio at the Dock\, students will learn techniques such as grinding\, and engraving glass under supervision of the expert instructors. Make a juice\, whiskey or cocktail glass in this one-day workshop. By the end of the class\, you will have your unique recycled glass to bring home. It’s fun and a great chance to meet like-minded people in Carrick on Shannon. All materials are provided. \n  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/450464550597 \n  \nThis glass workshop is funded by @creativeireland and supported by @leitrimarts as part of the #CreativeIreland Arts initiative and is one of 4 events happening in Leitrim between 22/23rd of November.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/free-workshop-make-your-own-drinking-glass/
LOCATION:The Dock\, Carrick-On-Shannon\, Leitrim\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221123T170000
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CREATED:20221027T084055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T084055Z
UID:7011-1668852000-1669222800@www.glasssocietyofireland.ie
SUMMARY:Introduction to Flameworked Sculpture with Mathieu Grodet
DESCRIPTION:This 5 day course will focus on flame working and sculpting in soft glass. Starting with fundamentals\, students will establish an understanding of materials and process. As skills improve\, students will progress through more complex patterns and shapes. This class allows students to build skills with cumulative techniques to create original glass sculptures of their own. \nThis is a 5 day course offered in partnership with the National College of Art & Design. \nLunch in included. A selection of materials is included\, additional may be purchased on site.\nwww.mathieugrodetglass.com
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/introduction-to-flameworked-sculpture-with-mathieu-grodet/
LOCATION:Mulranny Arts Glass Studio\, Mulranny\, Co. Mayo\, F28 N2Y5\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mulranny Arts":MAILTO:info@mulrannyarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221113T160000
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CREATED:20221027T084717Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Design and Create Your Own Unique Christmas Ornaments! \nTake this fun 3 hour taster workshop to learn about kiln-formed glass and make your own Christmas ornament! \nIf you are looking for unusual things to do in Dublin and are feeling creative then this could be the experience for you! No experience is necessary. \nThis 3 hour taster workshop will introduce you to the joys of kiln-formed glass while creating your own unique holiday ornaments. Students will learn about glass compatibility and ways to use colored glass\, frit and stringers to create beautiful ornaments. They will be exposed to multiple glass techniques including how to cut\, arrange and stack glass\, safe operation of a kiln\, and proper kiln techniques. \nMarja will share her passion for glass and will reveal the secrets of kiln forming\, an ancient and fascinating art. You will be introduced to the joys of kiln-formed glass by having fun while creating their own unique holiday ornaments. Through discussions\, demonstrations and practice you will learn kiln glass techniques and the cool effect temperature has on your projects. \nYou will learn how glass can be melted to make combinations of colours and patterns. Once you have learned a little about this process you will then turn your attention to thinking about what you might like to create for yourself!
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/make-your-own-christmas-ornaments/
LOCATION:Glint Glass Studio\, Unit 1 Newbridge Mews\, Off Newbridge Ave\, Sandymount\,\, Dublin\, D04 A372\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glint Glass Studio":MAILTO:glintglassstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221108T203000
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CREATED:20221027T143335Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Nearby Lecture Series: The Sacred and the Secular: the Work of George Walsh presented by Finola Finlay
DESCRIPTION:George Walsh is one of Ireland’s finest contemporary stained glass artists\, represented in the Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass by over a hundred windows dating from the 1960s to the present day. George’s father\, George Stephen Walsh\, apprenticed under Harry Clarke\, later moving to Northern Ireland to design for Clokey of Belfast. While there\, George apprenticed under his father\, simultaneously attending the Belfast College of Art. After working in America\, he returned to Ireland to become chief designer for Abbey Stained Glass Studio\, before going out on his own in the late 1970s. \nIn George’s windows the complex glass-leading accommodates an expansive colour palette which reads as bold and primary but in fact ranges over the spectrum with softer hues leavening the strong blues and reds. In his church windows George depicts not just sacred subjects\, but elements addressing a sense of place and time and the everyday lives of the congregation. George has collaborated with several architects to design and decorate new churches\, including the scheme which he executed for the award-winning Holy Family Church in Belfast. \nFinola Finlay\, with her husband Robert Harris\, writes the arts and culture blog Roaringwater Journal (https://roaringwaterjournal.com/). She studies and writes about stained glass for her own blog and for other publications. She is a contributor to the Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass. \nRegister for the event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-sacred-and-the-secular-the-work-of-george-walsh-registration-452967958357 \nFree for GSOI members\, 11.53 for non-members \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/stained-glass-nearby-lecture-series-the-sacred-and-the-secular-the-work-of-george-walsh-presented-by-finola-finlay/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
CREATED:20220927T182718Z
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SUMMARY:Páte de Vere with Alison Lowry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll the essentials will be covered in the class – mixing glass\, hand building moulds\, firing and divesting. No prior experience with glass is required. \nThe basic principles of pâte de verre will be explained and step by step demonstrations given by Alison Lowry. \nOnce these are understood\, experimentation is encouraged!
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/pate-de-vere-with-alison-lowry/
LOCATION:Mulranny Arts Glass Studio\, Mulranny\, Co. Mayo\, F28 N2Y5\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mulranny Arts":MAILTO:info@mulrannyarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221015T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
CREATED:20220903T082502Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Glass Jewellery - 2 Day Class
DESCRIPTION:Glass jewellery workshop in Dublin Ireland! \nThis course is a great way to get your creativity flowing\, and it is suitable for all ages. You are guaranteed to produce a truly unique jewel which will be all yours!. It is possible to do this course individually or in groups of up to 6 people. \nIf you are looking for unusual things to do in Dublin and are feeling creative then this could be the experience for you! No experience is necessary. If you are a creative person and have a passion for jewellery then this course is definitely for you. Make your own piece! From the workshops of Glint\, packed with interesting glass\, you will find inspiration. Together with our expert chemist and artist Marja\, you will learn how to create glass jewellery and make a pendant or earrings\, using kiln formed glass. \nClasses run from 1pm – 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday Oct 15 & 16th\n \nMarja will share her passion for glass and will reveal the secrets of kiln forming\, an ancient and fascinating art. You will be introduced to special glass types\, including textured and dichroic glass\, to create unique kiln-formed jewels. Through discussions\, demonstrations and practice you will learn kiln glass techniques and the cool effect temperature has on your projects. Learn how to finish your jewels into pendants\, earrings and pins by drilling\, adhering findings and wire wrapping. Thoughtful design as well as simple cold-working methods and multiple firings will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/make-your-own-glass-jewellery-2-day-class/
LOCATION:Glint Glass Studio\, Unit 1 Newbridge Mews\, Off Newbridge Ave\, Sandymount\,\, Dublin\, D04 A372\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glint Glass Studio":MAILTO:glintglassstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
CREATED:20221007T071355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T071355Z
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SUMMARY:Register for the 2022 Irish Glass Gift Guide
DESCRIPTION:GSOI Members! Submit your work to be included in the 2022 Irish Glass Gift Guide! Even if you participated in the past\, please submit new photos and information using the google form: https://forms.gle/YeT3LynZtfTa2Vuy8 \n  \nSubmission due by Oct 17th \n  \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/register-for-the-2022-irish-glass-gift-guide/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221006T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
CREATED:20221010T094019Z
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SUMMARY:Kiln It - A Festival of Glass And Glass Making
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaterial 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 and open discussion. \nThe first in the series will begin in October 2022 where we will present Kiln it – a festival of glass and glass making. Kiln it will be a series of 3 masterclasses featuring a variety of glass making techniques\, and they will run in tandem with 3 online lectures by internationally renowned glass artists. \n  \nWorkshops\nPainted Glass workshop with Debbie Dawson\n8 & 9 October | 10 – 5 each day | €200 \nThis two day masterclass will explore experimental painting and sandblasting on float glass. Day one we will use oxide and enamel paints with a variety of mark making tools and implements to create a series of abstract images on the surface of the glass. The glass is then fired in a kiln overnight. \nDay two we will explore the sandblasting process where the surface of the glass is abraded to create tonal and textural elements. We will use a variety of resists\, stencils and other materials to achieve expressive\, gestural marks on the glass. \nNo prior experience necessary but please bring some drawings/images to use as inspiration. \nBook tickets via Eventbrite\n \nPâte de Verre workshop with Sophie Longwill\n15 & 16 October | 10 – 5 each day | €200 \nIn this two day masterclass students will learn how to translate their ideas into paper-thin glass using methods inspired by the ancient technique of pâte de verre (glass paste). We will be experimenting with different tools and processes to add texture\, pattern and surface details using finely ground glass powders to create unique and delicate artwork. \nStudents will learn: \n\nMould making and casting\nKiln schedules and programming for firing and slumping\nMixing glass powders to create a unique palette of colours\nPowder printing using found objects and handmade stencils\nCasting small found objects in glass\nHow to translate drawings and paintings into glass\nCreating texture and patterns\nHow to create fusible elements such as stringers and wafers\n\nBook tickets via Eventbrite \nGlass Casting workshop with Eva Reddy\n22 & 23 October | 10 – 5 each day | €200 \nThis two day workshop is designed to introduce participants to the process of glass casting. It is designed for beginners\, although any skill level can be accommodated – whether one wants to brush up on established glass casting skills or use the workshop as a starting point for working with the beautiful material of glass. \nThe workshop will focus on the mould making process for open-face glass casts\, and the programming and set up of the kiln\, as well as health and safety practices for working with glass. Included in this workshop will be demonstrations of safely working with glass\, the mould making process\, clay sculpting\, kiln set-up and clean up\, and mould divestment. \nParticipants will work through a set project\, articulating responses from concept\, design to realisation. \nBook tickets via Eventbrite \n\nThis series of masterclasses is designed for practicing artists only but they need not have had any experience of working with glass. \nAll participants will be contacted ahead of time by the facilitator with an info pack about the workshop\, and what to bring with you for the weekend. Lunch will be provided both days by the NSF. \n  \nLectures\n\nA lecture with Matthew Szösz\nOctober 5th | 6PM | online | free \nMatthew Szösz is a practicing artist and educator known primarily for his inventive processes and innovative use of glass to explore the intersection of material\, aesthetics\, and the poetic. \nSince receiving his MFA(Glass) from Rhode Island School of Design\, been recognized internationally with awards such as the Irvine Borowsky Prize\, the Jutta-Cuny Franz Prize\, and a Tiffany Foundation Grant\, and has completed residencies at the Corning Museum of Glass\, Het Glazenhuis\, the Danish Royal Academy\, Toyama Institute for Glass Arts\, Canberra Glassworks\, Australia National University\, Virginia Commonwealth University and others. \nBook tickets via Eventbrite \n\nA lecture with Sylvia Levenson\nOctober 12th | 6PM | online | free \nOriginally from Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, Silvia Levenson immigrated to Italy in 1981\, during the “disappearances” of the Dirty War . \nIn 2004\, Levenson received the Rakow Commission Award from the Corning Museum of Glass in 2008 she was a shortlisted nominee for the Bombay Sapphire Prize and in 2016 she received The Glass in Venice Award from Istituto Veneto\, Venice\, Italy. \nHer work explores daily interpersonal relationships through installations and objects that state firmly what is usually felt or whispered. \nBook tickets via Eventbrite \n\nA lecture with Alison Lowry\nOctober 19th | 6PM | online | free \nAlison Lowry is a glass artist living and working from her studio\, ‘Schoolhouse Glass’ in Saintfield\, Co. Down in Northern Ireland. She graduated\, as a mature student\, in 2009 from the Ulster University with a First Class Honours degree in Art and Design. \nAlison is interested in how objects tell stories. Objects- such as textiles- can have a personal resonance holding memory within them- the traces of the wearer\, the maker and of the historical period they were created within. The fabric of our lives surrounds and envelops us\, and it is this translation from textile into glass that has informed her practice. \nBook tickets via Eventbrite \n\nAll workshop and lecture links found here – linktr.ee/nationalsculpturefactory
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/kiln-it-a-festival-of-glass-and-glass-making/
LOCATION:National Sculpture Factory\, Albert Rd\, Ballintemple\,\, Cork
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Masterclass
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SUMMARY:‘Stories – Whispers from the Past and the Present’ – Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A joint exhibition by the Scottish Glass Society & the Contemporary Glass Society and The Glass Society of Ireland’s ‘A Breath of Fresh Air – The Keep Well Glass Quilt Project’\n14th to 22nd September 2022\nThe Trades House of Glasgow\, 85 Glassford Street Glasgow\, G1 1UH (Open 10am-4pm daily). Private viewing – Members only invitations – Tuesday 13th September – 6pm. \n4th to 29th October 2022\nWasps Creative Academy\, Midmills Building\, Stephen’s Street\, Inverness\, IV2 3JP (Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4 pm. Closed Sundays)
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/stories-whispers-from-the-past-and-the-present-exhibition/
LOCATION:Trades House\, 85 Glassford Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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SUMMARY:The Glass Quilt- Presented by Aoife Soden hosted by Healy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Glass Quilt by members of the Glass Society of Ireland. Powerpoint presentation by Aoife Soden and hosted by Healy Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\nInaugural lecture as part of “Stories- Whispers from the Past and the Present” Lecture Series with Scottish Glass Society & Contemporary Glass Society in collaboration with Healy Arts. \nJoin us for an informal talk by project leader Aoife Soden about the Glass Society of Ireland Glass Quilt. This collaborative work was made by 50 glass society members during the first Covid lockdown in 2019 when Ireland had a 2k travel limit\, could meet each other and many artists could not even get to their studios. Listen to stories of its making\, how ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ became a lifeline for some\, life-changing for others and how it brought a community together in a very difficult time. Hear about Irish gin and cake at Venice Glass Week\, tea with the President of Ireland\, the journey to Glasgow and the quilt’s next destination. \nJoin us and meet some of the artists involved. Free tea\, coffee & biscuits. Feel free to bring your lunch along if you prefer something savoury instead of biscuits! no one. Please note: starting time is 11.30am to allow for a chat and coffee before the lecture at 12noon. \nSupported by Creative Scotland & United Nations International Year of Glass. The Glass Quilt is sponsored by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Sláintecare as part of the #keepwell campaign. \n\nImage: Roland Pashcoff
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/the-glass-quilt-presented-by-aoife-soden-hosted-by-healy-arts/
LOCATION:Trades House\, 85 Glassford Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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SUMMARY:ReView\, Exhibition and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Glass Society of Ireland (GSOI) presents ReView – a unique\, eco-conscious exhibition\, part of our ‘sustainability’ themed programming for the International Year of Glass 2022. \nThe pop-up exhibition will take place on September 10th and 11th across the grounds of Hunting Brook Gardens\, Blessington\, Co. Wicklow. \nThese stunning gardens are made up of five acres of contemporary exotic gardens and fifteen acres of woodland gardens and valley. The exhibition will use minimal resources and only natural light giving new perspectives to existing work through responsive installation. \nTo be considered GSOI members were asked to submit a 2 minute video on what piece of old or unresolved work they wanted to ReView and why. Our final selection was supported by two guest jurors; USA-based artist and former Creative Director of the iconic Pilchuck Glass school Tina Aufiero\, and award-winning gardener and owner of Hunting Brook\, Jimi Blake. \nThe 15 artists selected are: Alison Byrne\, Clare Bowe\, Donna Coogan\, Emer O’Donnell\, Eva Kelly\, Gwyn Grace\, Maresa Edwards\, Marja Huhta\, Michelle Ryan\, Rachel McDonnell\, Róisín de Buitléar\, Sinead Brennan\, Sophie Longwill and Suzanne O’Sullivan. \n  \nGuests are welcome to visit in person on Saturday 10th\, 4pm – 7pm and Sunday 11th\, 11am -3pm. Admission to the garden is normally €8 but during the specially extended hours for this event it’s a ‘pay-what-you-can’ suggested donation. All the artists will be present over the weekend so it is a great chance to meet the maker and learn more about the glass making processes.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/review-exhibition-and-gathering/
LOCATION:Huntington Brook Gardens\, Lamb Hill\, Blessington\, Co. Wicklow\, W91 YK33
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220717T170000
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SUMMARY:Pâte de verre Intensive with Alison Lowry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll the essentials will be covered in the class—mixing glass\, hand building moulds\, firing and divesting. No prior experience with glass is required. \nThe basic principles of pâte de verre will be explained and step by step demonstrations given by Alison Lowry. \nOnce these are understood\, experimentation is encouraged!
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/pate-de-verre-intensive-with-alison-lowry/
LOCATION:Mulranny Arts Glass Studio\, Mulranny\, Co. Mayo\, F28 N2Y5\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mulranny Arts":MAILTO:info@mulrannyarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220625T170000
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SUMMARY:From Flame to Fuse
DESCRIPTION:From Flame to Fuse is a two day workshop designed for people who want a solution to how to use offcuts and scraps generated from flat glass projects. The workshop will explore methods and techniques of working at the torch using waste glass. With a focus on Bullseye glass scrap\, specifically for including into fused glass projects glass. The workshop will cover how to break down sheet glass scraps to reform them at the torch to make rods and stringers that can be further manipulated in the flame. Over two days\, participants will have the opportunity to learn simple flame working skills that will include how to make a variety of simple shapes and drawn imagery alongside different methods of colour application\, using both bench and hand torches. These elements will then be taken to the kiln for explore the effects of further heat manipulation.\nThe working day will be structured around demonstrations and plenty of individual practice at the torch. There will be individual guidance and group discussions. We will be focused on exploration and investigation and testing rather than creating finished products. \n4 places available
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/from-flame-to-fuse/
LOCATION:Benefiels Spencer Glass\, 35 Lagavara Road\, Ballintoy\, Co. Antrim\, BT54 6NG\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Spencer":MAILTO:andreaspencerglass@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fiacre O'Donnell: Guided Tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing\, Eniskillen
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing Facility for GSOI Members \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nIn the glass industry we think of glass in 3 areas. Best for health\, taste and environment. Whilst the first 2 ‘bests’ are without contention\, glass being an inert product doesn’t release anything into the product or react to anything from the product\, thus preserving the taste of the product and the health aspect of the consumer\, the environment section is a challenge. Although 100% recyclable\, glass does have to focus on emissions from the fuels we use in furnaces\, the emissions from raw materials and the transportation challenges of moving a product heavier than all its rival packaging products. Vidrala Group are tackling these projects head on and with the recent acceptance of the SBTi 1.5o are making a public statement of intent on the environment. \nBiography \nFiacre O’Donnell is Sustainability Director at Encirc Bottle Manufacturing\, Northern Ireland. \nFiacre joined Encirc 1998. Having held various roles in planning\, sales\, marketing and sustainability\, he was appointed Sustainability Director of Encirc’s Spanish based parent company\, Vidrala in 2020. \nAn MBA graduate from the Ulster Business school and an alumni of the Timoney Institute\, he is a former winner of the Drink Business ‘Green personality of the year’ for the work undertaken to decarbonise the UK beverage industry. He is a member of the BITC NI environmental leadership team and BITC climate champions team\, and is a member of the NI CoC Infrastructure committee and Council. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/fiacre-odonnell-guided-tour-of-encirc-bottle-manufacturing-eniskillen/
LOCATION:Encirc\, 11 Gortahurk Road\, Derrylin\, BT92 9DD\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Glass Society of Ireland":MAILTO:hello@gsoi.ie
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of Glassco Recycling\, Naas\, Co. Kildare for GSOI Members
DESCRIPTION:David Farrelly\, General Manager brings GSOI members on a guided tour of Glassco Recycling . Numbers strictly limited to 8 only. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nThe recycling of glass packaging is a truly sustainable activity. When glass in deposited into bring banks around Ireland\, this glass is collected\, processed and remelted into new glass bottles and jars on the island of Ireland. The use of recycled glass (cullet) in furnaces to manufacture new glass packaging takes less energy to melt than using the glass raw materials of soda ash\, limestone and silica sand. The more cullet that can be used in the batch process to make glass bottles the higher the saving on energy required and the lower the CO2 footprint. \nAbout Glassco Recycling  \nGlassco Recycling is Irelands largest glass recycling company accounting for the recycling of over 75% of all the glass deposited in bring banks by members of the public across c.1250 bring sites nationwide. The company collected\, processed and marketed more than 137\,000 tonnes of glass and cans in 2021. Glassco Recycling is unique amongst recycling companies in Ireland in terms of the diversity of its workplace. The company has long been an employer of people with special needs and currently the company employs 11 people with special needs out of a total workforce of 81. \nBiography \nDavid Farrelly (General Manager of Glassco Recycling) has held a number of management positions within companies involved in the Irish recycling sector. He also represents Ireland at FERVER which is the European association for glass recycling companies.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/guided-tour-of-glassco-recycling-naas-co-kildare-for-gsoi-members/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Informational,Summer Glass Festival
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SUMMARY:Dr. Nessa Roche Panel Discussion: Caring for Stained Glass in our Custody
DESCRIPTION:How best can we take care of the stained glass in our custody – Online event with Dr. Nessa Roche\, Colette Langan\, Evan Connon\, Alan Tomlin \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nHow best can we take care of the stained glass in our custody? \nThe responsibility of care for historical master works in stained glass often falls to individuals\, clergy and caretakers of buildings in which they are housed. How do we best care for them so that we will pass it to future generations in the optimal condition possible? Are new contemporary works any different\, do they need different kinds of care? What are the correct steps to take if the work is damaged\, needs restoration or needs to be protected from the weather? How do you identify if the work is at risk or not? \nOur panel will discuss these issues and more. Chaired by Dr Nessa Roche this expert panel is made up of practitioners in stained glass conservation\, historians and architects. We invite you to join us if you have stained glass in your care\, and wish to know more about its long term care. If this is a subject that interests you or you would like to contribute to the conversation\, please join us! \nBiographies: \nDr Nessa Roche is a Senior Architectural Advisor with the Department of Culture\, Heritage and the Gaeltacht\, with a doctorate in architectural conservation from Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh (1999). She has published on Irish architectural history and conservation\, with a speciality in windows and glass. She wrote the Department’s Windows Advice Series booklet (2007)\, project managed the Places of Worship booklet (2010) and was one of the editors of the statutory Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines (2004). She managed the Department’s review of the operation of Part IV of the Planning and Development Act (published 2016). She also was centrally involved in preparing the National Landscape Strategy (2015). Nessa is currently responsible for developing the new architectural policy and is also working on a strategy for cultural heritage skills development in Ireland and the EU \nColette Langan is a stained glass conservator and maker. Originally trained in the UK in 1983\, she served her time working under mentors Alfred Fisher and Steve Clare from the UK’s leading stained glass conservation studio\, Holy Well Glass. There she worked on many iconic glass windows in buildings including Westminster Abbey\, Winchester Cathedral and The Tower of London at Chapel Studio\, UK. On her return to Ireland she set up her own studio in the North West\, in Carrick on Shannon Co Leitrim\, where she continues to practice stained glass restoration alongside contemporary design. Today as well as conservation her studio practice includes stained glass design\, incorporating glass painting\, and glass fusing techniques. She also makes one off large and small autonomous art works. She sees education as an important element of her work in both restoration and the creative experience. She has turned her attention to the challenge of sustainability in her work practice\, using exploratory techniques with an emphasis on reusing glass.Large scale public stained glass work can be seen in The Loreto Convent\, Rathfarnham\, Dublin\, SS Sebastian and Pancras Church\, Kingsbury\, London\, St Mary’s Church\, Athlone with recent private commissions for clients in Tipperary\, Cork\, Sligo and Dublin Airport. She received the Governing Body Award\, IT Sligo in 2016 and in the same year was shortlisted for RDS Visual Art Award. She was recently granted a residency by CraftHub to represent Ireland in Germany at the famous Glasmalerei Peters Studios in April 2022. \nEvan Connon comes from a long line of stained-glass craftsmen stretching over three centuries. His paternal grandfather Charles Connon (1900 – 1939) worked for Joshua Clarke at the Harry Clarke Studios as a master glass painter and designer. As a teenager Evan was immersed in the stained glass tradition and served a six-year apprenticeship with William Earley of the Earley Studios Dublin. In 2004\, he set up Connon Glass studio in Dublin\, designing and manufacturing both private and public stained-glass windows.\, Their extensive portfolio of stained-glass work in many churches throughout Ireland\, includes contemporary windows and large restoration projects. These include: St Patrick’s cathedral Dublin\, Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick\, Christchurch Cathedral and University Church in Dublin. An extensive restoration of St Kevin’s church in Harrington street Dublin was undertaken by the studios in 2013. The works comprised the removal of five windows to facilitate repairs to the window reveals and stone tracery. \nAlan Tomlin is a second generation Stained glass artist. His father Stanley Tomlin b 1916 worked at the Clarke studios and set up Irish stained glass. Alan is known for designing new stained\, leaded glass and repair/restoration in all styles for churches\, private dwellings\, public and commercial buildings. He also specialises in the highest quality restoration of old or damaged stained glass windows while paying particular attention to the guidelines of the heritage council. In the public domain are windows for Bewleys café on contemporary interpretations of artworks by Pauline Bewick\, Jim Fitzpatrick\, Church of Our Lady of Loreto and St Brigid at Casement Aerodrome. IN recent years he has been working on a 300 piece painted commission for the Irish Air corps. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/dr-nessa-roche-panel-discussion-caring-for-stained-glass-in-our-custody/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event,Summer Glass Festival
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SUMMARY:Stefka Bargazova & Sarah Rothwell: Insights into the Dan Klein Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the Dan Klein Conservation Project\, a collaborative project that brought together conservators\, curators & practitioners \n\n\n\n\n\nInsights into the Dan Klein Conservation Project  \nThe British Museums Object Conservator Stefka Bargazova and National Museums Scotland Senior Curator of Modern & Contemporary Design Sarah Rothwell join us to discuss the Dan Klein Conservation Project\, a wonderful collaborative project that they initiated in 2017 that brought conservators\, curators\, and practitioners together to share their knowledge to help preserve works of craft and art for the next generation. As with the life of any collection\, things may get lost or damaged along the way and may need a bit of TLC. This was the case for a number of seminal works that were part of the Dan Klein & Alan J Poole Private Collection of Modern Glass\, gifted to the organisation in 2009 and internationally recognised as a significant survey of some of the leading names in British and Irish Studio and Art Glass. So\, this is an opportunity to learn more about the collection and the works that were restored\, and how cross-disciplinary dialogues can aid contemporary conservation practices. \nStefka Bargazova\, former artefacts conservator at National Museums Scotland\, is currently working for the British Museum on the Ancient Girsu/Getty Project in Iraq. Sarah Rothwell is Senior Curator of Modern & Contemporary Design where she holds responsibility for the British\, European\, and other ‘Western’ collections of glass\, ceramics\, metalwork\, jewellery\, and industrial design circa 1945 to the present\, which include a nationally significant collection of Contemporary Craft.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/stefka-bargazova-sarah-rothwell-insights-into-the-dan-klein-collection/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Flameworkers Discuss the Making and Transporting of the Blaschka Collection
DESCRIPTION:Roger Parramore\, Andrea Spencer & Emma Bourke\, with Paolo Viscardi discussing the making & global transportation of the Blaschka collection \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nPaolo Viscardi is a senior curator at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History (NMINH). His background is in the natural sciences and museology and he has over 17 years’ professional experience of working with natural history collections in the UK and Ireland. As part of his varied role\, he manages the NMINH collection of Blaschka models of invertebrate animals\, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world. \nRoger Parramore has been working with glass since he was 10 years old. His early experience with a home-built furnace led to formal training as a scientific glassblower\, working with major scientific companies\, national universities and Nasa. Parramore’s current work at the flame\, using hand techniques\, reflect his fascination with the form and romance of traditional Italian glassware. The origins of flameworking in Germany is also a point of interest and has led to extensive explorations of the traditional blown Christmas bauble. \nRoger Parramore’s experience with chemistry and physics led him to a fascination with glassblowing as a process\, and also glass as a material. As a result\, he founded the Parramore Color Company which manufactures colored glasses for borosilicate lampworking. He lives and works in North Carolina \nAndrea Spencer graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1993 with a BA (Hons) in Architectural Glass. Her small-scale sculpture and site-specific installations are concept driven\, exploring natural forms to create artworks that carry a personal narrative. \nSpencer maintains an emphasis on the unique properties of glass\, exploiting the qualities of transparency\, fragility and fluidity intrinsic to the material and employs techniques to encapsulate\, contain and protect\, alongside elements to define\, brace\, bridge and support. \nAndrea’s work is held in significant public and private collections\, has been exhibited in the UK\, Europe\, USA and China and since 2008 has regularly featured in the British Glass Biennale. Her work has been included in the Corning Museum of Glass’ annual New Glass Review (2010). In 2017 she received the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Artist Career Enhancement Scheme Award. Residencies include artist-in-residence at North Lands Creative Glass (Scotland). Teaching includes national and international glass schools such as Pilchuck Glass School (USA) Bildwerk (Germany) and The Royal College of Art. \nEmma Bourke graduated from NCAD with BA(Hons) in Craft Design Glass in 2009. She went on to achieve a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Sunderland in 2013. Emma has exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally including; Portfolio at the Coach House in Dublin Castle\, IRL\, The Ireland Newfoundland Trail\, NL Crafts Council Gallery\, NL\, Sociolect at The Biscuit Factory\, UK. \nEmma Bourke’s studio is a sea of tiny\, colourful leaves\, petals and other plant parts. While researching the famous glassmakers Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka\, Emma discovered they built their scientific models in sections. This how she now works\, painstakingly creating hundreds of miniature components before assembling them into a finished piece. Her work speaks of folklore and cultural identity\, exploring the concept of biophilia: the innate human tendency to seek connections with nature. \nEvent Information \nThis event is intended as an open forum discussion panel. Contemporary flameworkers will discuss the Blaschka collection in terms of today’s world\, and look at what we can learn from what we know of their methods to compare our work practices today. The Blaschkas were a father and son team of Dresden-based lampworkers\, who created exquisite models of marine invertebrates between 1864 and 1890. These models were sold by mail order to museums and universities all over the world\, relying on boats and railways for their distribution. The models were based on illustrations in scientific publications\, and the methods used to transform these 2D images into lifelike 3D models evolved over time. Here we discuss some of the materials and methods used by the Blaschkas to both create and distribute their delicate models. We also consider the implications of this to the ongoing care and conservation of the large collection housed in the historic exhibition building of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History. \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/flameworkers-discuss-the-making-and-transporting-of-the-blaschka-collection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event,Summer Glass Festival
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SUMMARY:Paolo Viscardi: Moving the Blaschka Collection - Natural History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Part of our 2022 Summer Glass Festival \n\nMoving of the Blaschka Collection at the Natural History Museum \n\n\n\n\n\nPaolo Viscardi is a senior curator at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History (NMINH). His background is in the natural sciences and museology and he has over 17 years’ professional experience of working with natural history collections in the UK and Ireland. As part of his varied role\, he manages the NMINH collection of Blaschka models of invertebrate animals\, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world. \nEvent Information \nThe Blaschkas were a father and son team of Dresden-based lampworkers\, who created exquisite models of marine invertebrates between 1864 and 1890. These models were sold by mail order to museums and universities all over the world\, relying on boats and railways for their distribution. The models were based on illustrations in scientific publications\, and the methods used to transform these 2D images into lifelike 3D models evolved over time. Here we discuss some of the materials and methods used by the Blaschkas to both create and distribute their delicate models. We also consider the implications of this to the ongoing care and conservation of the large collection housed in the historic exhibition building of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History. \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/paolo-viscardi-moving-the-blaschka-collection-natural-history-museum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online Event,Summer Glass Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio - Gwyn Grace: Outdoor Flowers and Wreaths with recycled bottles
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Flowers and Wreaths: Recycled Blue Green Glass Bottles \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nOne glass flower or wreath is made from a single bottle. Demonstration :- cutting the glass\, creating the design. Assembling the flower on a garden stake. Bottles are donated by friends. GSOI members and friends and students are welcome. Tea coffee cake and chat. \nBiography \nGwyn Grace is a glass artist\, graduate of NCAD. She enjoys experimenting with fused glass and pate de verre and learning new techniques to work with glass through attending master classes in Ireland and abroad. Bottle glass is readily available to recycle. \nNB Participants must be 16+
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/open-studio-gwyn-grace-outdoor-flowers-and-wreaths-with-recycled-bottles/
LOCATION:Gwyn Grace Studio\, 10 Cremore Ave\, Dublin\, D11 C858
CATEGORIES:Demonstration,Open Studio,Summer Glass Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T160000
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SUMMARY:Colette Langan Workshop: An Introduction to Glass Painting
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Glass Painting with Colette Langan \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nLearn how to mix glass paint\, trace lines and matt in the traditional way for your first piece. You will then have the opportunity to experiment with different types of medium with the paint. All materials and tools are provided though you are welcome to bring a black and white design to trace. Your work will be fired and sent to you which you will be able to make into sun catchers\, incorporate into your work\, or just leave on your window sill. \nBiography \nColette Langan is a stained glass maker and restorer. She began her career in the UK training on medieval glass from iconic buildings such as Westminster Abbey\, Winchester Cathedral and The Tower of London. She later set up her own studio in the North West of Ireland combining making new designs with restoration work. \nToday as well as conservation\, her studio practice includes stained glass design\, glass painting\, glass fusing techniques\, making one off large and small autonomous art works and teaching. She sees education as an important element of her work in both restoration and the creative experience and has turned her attention to the challenge of sustainability in her work practice\, using exploratory techniques with an emphasis on reusing glass and in this event will be using off cuts.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/colette-langan-workshop-an-introduction-to-glass-painting/
LOCATION:Langan Stained Glass\, Main Street Townparks\, Carrick-On-Shannon\, N41 HP60\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
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SUMMARY:Open Studio: Visit Glasshammer Studios
DESCRIPTION:A large commission for Ballyboden Oratory is in progress at the studio. See how it transforms from a drawing to coloured fused glass. \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle O Donnell owner and creator of Glasshammer Design is currently working on a large fused commission for Ballyboden Oratory Rathfarnham Co Dublin. Visit the studio and meet the artist where she will explain the process from concept to finished installed work. Michelle works on large scale public art projects fusing and slumping sheets of glass. Painting\, forming and melding glass in colourful combinations is a signature of this studio. \nDemonstrations and detailed explanations will be given on the day. The visit is an hour long and has a max of 10 per visit.
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/open-studio-visit-glasshammer-studios/
LOCATION:Glasshammer studios\, Rhode\, Co. Offaly\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220619T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio: Visit Pat Muldowney's Stained Glass Studio in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Visit an artist’s studio in Dublin to see a large glass window being completed by Pat Muldowney. \n\n\n\n\n\nPat Muldowney is currently working on a commission for Mary the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kingscourt Co Cavan . The commission includes 3 stained glass windows dedicated to Mary with a Rose window \, 3 x stained Glass windows dedicated to St Killian\, St Bronach\, St Colmcille\, and a Rose window . \nDuring the visit you will see design proposals submissions \, full size drawings and cutline cartoons. One window of cut coloured glass is on the cutting table \, one section of a window is waxed and ready for painting\, which will give you an understanding of how a window is constructed and developed for painting.There is also a kiln on view with glass ready for firing. Painting demonstrations on glass will also be ongoing. Come meet the artists and see how it all works. Visits last for 30 mins and 6 people max at a time can enter the studio. \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/open-studio-visit-pat-muldowneys-stained-glass-studio-in-dublin/
LOCATION:Co. Antrim
CATEGORIES:Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225119
CREATED:20220602T100503Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour St. Kevin's Church\, Harrington Street\, Dublin with Evan Connon
DESCRIPTION:Walking Tour – St. Kevin’s Church\, Harrington Street Dublin finishing at the old premises of the Earley Company on 1 Camden Street\, Dublin 8 \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information \nThe stained glass windows of St Kevin’s church in Harrington Street Dublin are unique in the fact that they track the history of Earley and Company from (1861–1975) to the present day. The firm was one of the largest and most prestigious ecclesiastical decorators both in Ireland and the U.K \nStarting with windows by Hardman Company\, Thomas Earley a glass painter under Pugin can be seen. When Thomas formed the Earley and Powell company in 1864 on nearby Camden street more windows were added. In 1903 the largest grisaille stained glass window in Ireland was installed. Since then generations of the Earley family have been involved in the maintenance and design of windows for the church\, culminating in William Earley creating a window for the south transept. Evan Connon\, an apprentice of Willie Earley\, will bring insights and history to this guided walk through history\, from the early days of Hardman company to his own current practice and extensive restoration of these historic windows. The walk will end in the old premises of the Earley company on 1 Camden street which has been converted to Witherspoon’s pub\, where the original circular window remains. \nBiography \nEvan Connon comes from a long line of stained-glass craftsmen stretching over three centuries. His paternal grandfather Charles Connon (1900 – 1939) worked for Joshua Clarke at the Harry Clarke Studios as a master glass painter and designer. As a teenager Evan was immersed in the stained glass tradition and served a six-year apprenticeship with William Earley of the Earley Studios Dublin. In 2004\, he set up Connon Glass studio in Dublin\, designing and manufacturing both private and public stained-glass windows.\, Their extensive portfolio of stained-glass work in many churches throughout Ireland\, includes contemporary windows and large restoration projects. These include: St Patrick’s cathedral Dublin\, Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick\, Christchurch Cathedral and University Church in Dublin. An extensive restoration of St Kevin’s church in Harrington street Dublin was undertaken by the studios in 2013. The works comprised the removal of five windows to facilitate repairs to the window reveals and stone tracery. \n 
URL:https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/event/walking-tour-st-kevins-church-harrington-street-dublin-with-evan-connon/
LOCATION:St. Kevin’s Church\, Harrington Street\, Dublin\, Ireland
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