Education
Bullseye’s first kilnforming conference was attended by over 150 artist-teachers, administrators and others involved in the techniques and philosophies of teaching kiln-glass. They came from 22 U.S. states and 8 foreign countries.
Timeline
Opening Reception: July 31
Conference sessions: August 1–August 3
Pre-conference workshops & tours: July 27–31
Post-conference workshops & tours: August 4–8
Location
Portland’s Embassy Suites Downtown, Bullseye Glass Factory, Bullseye Gallery, Bullseye Connection Resource Center, and various local kiln-glass studios.
Sessions & Presenters
- Keynote Address Richard Whiteley
- Outfitting the Teaching Studio: From Basics to Big Bucks Rudi Gritsch, Judith Conway, Silvia Levenson, John Hohenshelt; moderated by Ted Sawyer
- The Future of Kiln Glass Lani McGregor
- Moldmaking and Glass Casting Daniel Clayman
- Beyond Technique Steve Klein, Mary White, Daniel Clayman, Silvia Levenson; moderated by Henry Halem
- Kilnformed Glass for K-12: Integrating Art & Science Mari Brockhaus, Lori Fujimoto, Mark Eckstrand, Daniel Pruitt, John Luebtow; moderated by Mary Kay Nitchie
- Pâte de Verre: What is it? What isn't it? How's it done? Mel George, Deborah Horrell, Alicia Lomné, moderated by Susan Longini
- Teaching on the Road Brock Craig, Avery Anderson, Richard Whiteley
- Problem Solving for Kiln Glass: Research Methods from the Glass Doctors Rudi Gritsch, Daniel Schwoerer; moderated by Ted Sawyer
- Health & Safety in the Kiln Glass Studio Monona Rossol
- Professional Practices Richard Whiteley, Steve Klein, Judith Conway, Susan Longini; moderated by Mary Kay Nitchie
- Designing a Commercial Teaching Program Erna Piechna-Sowersby, Judith Conway; moderated by Jim Jones
- Firing and Annealing: Practice & Theory Daniel Schwoerer
- Structuring the Kiln-glass Class Rudi Gritsch, Lani McGregor; moderated by Ted Sawyer
- The Roll-Up: Wizards from Oz Rudi Gritsch, Jonathan Schmuck, Steve Klein, Greg Lueck; moderated by Ted Sawyer
Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops & Tours
- Introduction to Mold-making and Kilncasting Linda Ethier
- The Amazing Roll-up Greg Lueck & Matthew Stewart
- Introduction to Kiln-glass: An Expandable Course Ted Sawyer, Lani McGregor & Guests
- Set Your Kiln on Fire: Combining Fusing with Torchwork Bonnie Harder & Christy Corbett
- Box Casting: A Demonstration Ted Sawyer
- Patisserie de Verre: A Demonstration Charissa Brock
- Indepth Imagery Jeremy Lepisto
- Pate de Verre: A Demonstration Mel George
- Coldworking: The Basics Mel George & Jeremy Lepisto
- Expanding the Kilnforming Palette Roger Thomas
- Beyond Technique: The Glass Sketch Ted Sawyer & Guest Artists
- Introduction to Slumping Jeremy Lepisto
Exhibition
LEGACY: Teacher, Student, Mentor, Apprentice: the Transfer of Glass Knowledge
July 29–September 6, 2003 | Bullseye Gallery
Legacy explored the relationships that underpin learning in the multi-layered world of kilnforming. From university educators and their students, to weekend workshop beginners and their course leaders, to studio operators and their apprentices, Legacy was a visual overview of the products of teaching and learning to kilnwork glass. Many of the artists represented were BECon 2003 presenters or attendees.
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