Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9am – 5pm
+Studio Time: 6pm – 10pm
Tuition: $800.00
Full class payment is required to secure placement in any class. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis until full.
Tuition is $800 if paid before February 1. This early registration discount cannot be combined with any other discount. Fees increase to $850 on February 1, and $900 on April 15.
Description:
This class is an introduction to the emerging artistic medium known as plasma light art. We will combine the fundamentals of physics and furnace glassblowing to create illuminated glass sculptures. The proverbial lightning in a bottle!
There is something magical about this process of making light, and by producing light through the use of electrified gases we create an invitation for play as it responds to your proximity and touch. If you think this is neon, you will be surprised how different this will be. Plasma light art is an evolving and experimental art form. If this sounds interesting, then I invite you to come join us.
We will cover the fundamentals for creating a vacuum tight vessel using various hot glass techniques and shaping methods, discuss guidelines on form and structure, design considerations, and preparing your sculptures to be filled.
Expect to make use of open studio time, as our class time will start with demonstration, practice exercises, lecture/discussion, and giving as much work time as possible. When you include having to fill our sculptures with gas, we will need all the time the class has to offer!
