2003 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
NEW!: INTRODUCTION TO MOLD-MAKING AND KILNCASTING
Mon-Thu, July 28 - 31, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mon, August 4, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: Linda Ethier
Portland artist Linda Ethier noted for her numerous public and private art projects, will bring student/teachers through the basics of open-faced and lost wax casting, including the newly developed "box casting" method for quick and repeatable castings. Hands-on.
Learn more about Ethier at: http://www.lindaethier.com
MH
Pre-requisite: none
Location: Small Planet Studio
Maximum enrollment: 8
Total class time: 27 hours
Cost: $595
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INTRODUCTION TO KILN-GLASS: An Expandable Course
Mon-Wed July 28-30, 10 am - 5 pm
Thu, July 31, 10 am - Noon
Instructors: Ted Sawyer, Lani McGregor & Guest(s)
Covering basic to intermediate technique, combined with straightforward design projects that integrate with and support the fundamentals of kiln process, this course was originally designed as a 12-week introduction for first-year college-level art students. In subsequent iterations the subject matter was compressed into a week-long workshop and eventually into a 2 1/2 day week-end workshop. In this BECon rendition we will take kiln glass instructors not only through the "how" but also the "why" of Bullseye's teaching method. Teachers will leave with 10 - 12 sample projects, plus the complete instruction manual that supports the course.
TC/MH
Pre-requisite: glass cutting. Appropriate for novice to advanced instructor seeking a teaching framework
Location: R & E
Maximum enrollment: 16
Total class time: 20 hours
Cost: $450
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SET YOUR KILN ON FIRE: Combining Fusing with Torchwork
Mon, July 28, Noon - 5 pm
Tue - Wed, July 29 - 30, 10 am - 5 pm
Thu, July 31, Noon - 2 pm
Instructors: Bonnie Harder & Christy Corbett
Team teaching can take basic techniques into entirely new territory. Using
the torch to create design elements to bring to the kiln, and using the kiln
to create rods to bring to the flame, this course introduces students to
both fusing and torchworking fundamentals and the overlapping design
potential of their combination. Teachers will leave with three completed
projects, a series of reference tiles and course hand-outs.
TC/MH
Pre-requisite: glass cutting
Location: RC
Maximum enrollment: 8
Total class time: 19 hours
Cost: $425
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BOX CASTING: A Demonstration
July 31: 1 - 3 pm
Presenter: Ted Sawyer
Kilncasting in glass is a complex technique, requiring strong technical
skill, and a solid knowledge of sculpting, mold-making and firing. Box
casting is a relatively simple and direct method that removes many of the
variables and much of the mess as the student is introduced to achieving
depth in a reverse-relief image. This course makes a good follow-up to the
Introduction to Kiln-Glass course, but is also offered to a larger audience
as an independent demonstration.
MD
Pre-requisite: none
Location: R & E
Maximum enrollment: 20
Total class time: 2 hours
Cost: $45
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PATISSERIE DE VERRE: A Demonstration
Thu, July 31, 2 - 5 pm
Presenter: Charissa Brock
The look and feel of complicated and technically-challenging thin-walled pâte de verre work without mold-making. This method utilizes frit, confetti and stringer to create detailed components and ultimately to create a small bowl form. The method is one which can easily be inserted into the curriculum of beginning to advanced programs and is appropriate for all ages.
MD
Pre-requisite: none
Location: RC
Maximum enrollment: 20
Total class time: 3 hours
Cost: $70
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INDEPTH IMAGERY
Tue - Wed, July 29 - 30, 10 am - 6 pm
Mon, Aug 4, 10 am - Noon
Instructor: Jeremy Lepisto
An introduction to paints, silk-screening, powders and frits that allows for delicate line-work and subtle shading at various levels of the kilnformed glass object. This is a hands-on class with the opportunity to create a palette of sample tiles and a thick block. The methods explored are those that artist Jeremy Lepisto employs in his own works which may be seen at Seattle's William Traver Gallery.
MH
Pre-requisite: glass cutting
Location: Ramp
Maximum enrollment: 8
Total class time: 16 hours
Cost: $350
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PATE DE VERRE: A Demonstration
Thu, July 31, 9 am - Noon
Instructor: Mel George
A step-by-step overview of the basic mold-making and mold-packing that culminates in the thin-wall sugar-like vessels of this most time-consuming and temperature-precise glassforming method. Historical slides, examples of what works, what doesn't and tips for trouble-shooting.
MD
Pre-requisite: none
Location: Ramp
Maximum enrollment: 15
Total class time: 3 hours
Cost: $70
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COLDWORKING: THE BASICS
Thu, July 31, 1 - 4 pm
Instructors: Mel George & Jeremy Lepisto
The ABCs of finishing kilnwork: whether you're long on elbow grease or deep pockets, Lepisto and George will cover basic to intermediate methods. Simple grinding pads, hand tools, and grits, advancing to the equipment basic to a small fabrication studio - like Ramp where this workshop is held. Practical, cost-conscious approach to the process. Lots of demo, a little hands-on.
MD
Pre-requisite: none
Location: Ramp
Maximum enrollment: 15
Total class time: 3 hours
Cost: $70
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