Brief Introduction
Beginning in April and continuing through August, these one-week master classes will offer instruction in a variety of glass techniques including glassblowing, flameworking, glass casting, cutting, painting and hot sculpting.
Each teaching artist is internationally recognized and brings with them a set of highly specific and refined skill sets unique to each studio in the Glass Pavilion. The classes will run one week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch provided. Each week-long class will cost $950 for Museum members and $1,000 for non-members.
Many of the classes are open to artists of all skill levels but some will require intermediate or advanced experience. Each class will be limited to nine students and scholarships are available. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
As travel and gathering guidelines are subject to change in accordance with COVID 19 protocol, Master Class may be affected. In preparation for the classes, please refer to these sources for national and international travel.
Scholarships
The Museum has a number of scholarship opportunities available for youth and adult students. Students submitting a Scholarship Application Form cannot register for class in advance. Only one scholarship form may be submitted per class, but multiple forms may be submitted for multiple class requests. Scholarships are competitive and the volume of submissions is high; unfortunately applying does not guarantee automatic approval. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021.
A Simple Framework: Structural Flameworking
Instructor: Kit Paulson
Technique(s): Borosilicate flameworking
Course Code: 20S9GF910
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, May 10 –May 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Starting with basic borosilicate flameworking techniques, this class will focus on building structures in solid glass (with some forays into hollow objects). Using a kiln shelf and working directly from scale drawings, students can expect to learn the fundamentals of borosilicate flameworking as well as techniques more specific to this method of building. Bring grand ideas, a pencil, a drawing compass, and expect to learn through demonstrations, illustrated handouts, slides shows, and hands on experience.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
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Less is More
Instructor: Adam Holtzinger
Prerequisite: Experience with glassblowing is required.
Technique(s): Glassblowing
Course Code: 20SGH960
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, June 7–11, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
This course is designed to accelerate your skill into the "I didn't know I could do that!" You will be challenged to focus and actively problem solve your technique alongside dealing with simple design problems in an intensive, easy-to-understand environment. From gathering to bubble set-up and finishing. The goal is to aquire an effortless, "less is more" approach with consistency and quick output as priority.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
Register for Less is More
Glass Taxidermy
Instructor: Alli Hoag
Technique(s): Kiln Casting, cold working
Course Code: 20S9GC915
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, June 7–11, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
In this one week intensive, we will be finding solutions to translate an array of natural forms and textures into glass, looking to conserve the finest detail and most brillant surface possible. Demonstrations will go over mold making and wax sculpting techniques, which focus on the molded found forms being the starting point to create an endless array of fantastic compositons from wax into glass. Investment solutions will cover complex and thin forms, as well as specialized cold working techniques.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
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Material Support/ Light and Shadow: Painting and Drawing on Plate Glass
Instructor: Nicole Chesney
Techniques: Flat Glass
Course Code: 20S9GH970
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, July 12–16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Students will examine glass's unique possibilities, materially and metaphorically, as a surface, or support, on which to paint and draw. This class offers an introductory investigation for those new to glass while providing an opportunity for more advanced participants to delve deeper into their work. Group discussions, feedback, and critiques are significant elements of this class focusing on exploration, experimentation, and the exchange of ideas. Students will cover basic plate glass cutting and painting techniques. No painting, drawing or glass experience needed. Additionally, TMA's collection and campus provides endless inspiration for all skill levels and backgrounds.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
Register for Material Support/ Light and Shadow: Painting and Drawing on Plate Glass
The Language of Glass
Instructor: Gianni Toso
Prerequisite: Experience with flameworking is required
Technique(s): Flameworking
Course Code: 20S9GF930
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, July 12–16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
In this class, students will aquire the techniques they need to create their own visions in glass. We will explore the vocabularly of glass as a foundation for learning the language. Demonstrations and discussions will be tailored to the group and individual students with the aim of developing a fluent understanding of the flameworking process. Students should come prepared with drawings, models, renderings and objects of reference to explore in class. Enthusiasm, dedication and genuine love of glass is required.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
Register for The Language of Glass
Redesign, the Decorative Surface
Instructor: Leo Tecosky
Prerequisite: Experience with glassblowing is required.
Technique(s): Glassblowing, cold working
Course Code: 20S9GH980
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, Aug 9–13, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
This class will focus on traditional and experimental techniques and approaches to applying and using glass color. We will consider form through various processes from graal work to stuffed cups and everything in between. The cold shop will allow us to cut, blast, and grind across layers to bring out the design potential built in the hotshop. We will celebrate success and learn from failure while relying on teamwork and critical problem solving to find new forms and colors.
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
Register for Redesign, the Decorative Surface
Explorations in Light
Instructor: Mark Naylor PhD.
Course Code: 20S9GH990
Technique(s): Neon
[$950 members / $1000 nonmembers]
Monday–Friday, Aug 9–13, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Students will investigate neon tube bending techniques and gain experience with each torch and associated bends. Students will be able to clarify interests for further exploration with tube bending, they will be encouraged to work with space and light interactions in addition to neon forms and sculptures. The first half of the class will be technical while the last half will be explorative. Come with an open mind and willingness to explore!
TMA offers full and partial scholarships for glass studio master classes. Download the scholarship application form here. Completed scholarship applications for glass studio master classes must be received by April 5, 2021. Students applying for a scholarship cannot register for class in advance.
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As travel and gathering guidelines are subject to change in accordance with COVID 19 protocol, Master Class may be affected. In preparation for the classes, please refer to these sources for national and international travel.
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