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.
Dates: May 29- June 2, 2023
Time: 9am – 5pm
+Studio Time: 6pm – 10pm
Tuition: $800.00
Description:
In this comprehensive class, you will learn the fundamentals of hollow sculpting in Borosilicate glass at the torch in order to design plasma lighting. We will cover shaping, texture, and proper seals in order to make simple and complex sculptures. Sculpting techniques will include abstract and figurative forms. Learn to add and design around the electrode and filling tube.
We will cover advanced topics like encasements, inclusions of phosphor, and jacketing as well as problems and design challenges presented by this method of working. Once your glass vessel is complete and checked for leaks, we will put our pieces under vacuum and fill them with noble gasses!
Class time will alternate between demonstration, discussion, and plenty of work time.
You are encouraged but not required to utilize the evening open studio. On the last day, we will light up all of our work and have our own private plasma show. You should come to class with a sketchbook and plenty of ideas. Reference photos are encouraged for you with specific ideas you’d like to pursue. Experience working with hollow glass tubes is required.
