July 22-23 & 25 (CLS205-0002)
Friday-Saturday & Monday 10am-4pm
8 students
$325
When glass is exposed to adequate heatwork in the kiln, it seeks a thickness of 6 mm. This principle, in combination with simple engineering ranging from stacking glass to making chutes, can be harnessed in a variety of ways—many of which are still relatively unexplored at this point in the history of kilnforming. Students will use the principles of flow, deformation and displacement to make a series of pieces that create and capture movement in the glass. Lectures and hands-on work will include volume calculation, damming, refractory materials, firing schedules and coldworking. No prerequisites, but glass cutting experience is recommended.
