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Ready to bridge the 2D and 3D worlds? Combine printmaking and mold making and explore the array of techniques for glass casting.

You'll spend some time designing and carving a block print. Using plaster and other aggregates, you'll learn the basics of mold making and casting for glass using your blockprint as the model. Once your glass mold has been made, you'll prepare the mold for glass casting. Methods such as kiln programming, glass annealing, and material safety will be emphasized. We’ll also talk about future, more complex discoveries in cast glass such as lost wax casting, box casting, and much more.

You'll create both a block print and a cast glass version of your chosen design, in addition to inked block prints on paper.  And you’ll walk away with three new skill sets — blockprinting, moldmaking, and glass casting.

Details

• Day 1:
  • Design and create the block print.
  • Print.
  • Make investment mold of plaster around block print.
  • Measure / displacement of glass.
• Day 2 (Jan. 25, attendance optional):
  • Kiln firing, loading, and programming.
• Day 3:
  • Unload molds from kiln.
  • Discuss firing schedules, casting behavior.
  • Divest molds.
  • Demo coldworking methods for glass.
• Dress for a mess.
• We'll take a lunch break on the first day. Bring something to enjoy. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level you can use. 

Details

• A $50 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the printmaking, mold making, and casting materials you'll need, including linoleum and System 96 glass.
• Disposable N95 masks will be provided. Bring your own cartridge respirator with a particulate filter if you'd like to use one.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants in the Glass Arts Studio at all times
• You may be asked to wear a N95 mask or equivalent for a portion of the class.