About

Richard Parrish’s “Tapestry” technique creates a woven effect by arranging and fusing thin strips of stringers (colored glass) on a clear base. Those strips are cut into smaller pieces and rearranged in a new pattern, giving the maker an intricate design that resembles a woven tapestry after its final firing. In this intensive Handwork workshop, you’ll learn a range of  Tapestry methods and patterns from Parrish himself.

Parrish operates a kiln-glass studio in Bozeman, Mont., and teaches classes in kiln-glass throughout the world. He is widely recognized for his expertise in visual elements of design, color theory, and inspiration.
In this unique, intensive workshop, you’ll learn on-edge assembly, cutting and reassembling, multiple firings, slumping, and coldworking to expand the basic techniques. Many of the techniques can be adapted and used with other patterned glass.

Details

• Skill level: You must have experience with both glass-cutting (particularly strip cutting at 4mm thickness), and kilnforming (shaping glass by heating it in a kiln).
• Designed for those who are new to Tapestry, who have previously taken a Tapestry class in person or online, and people who have purchased Parrish's Tapestry Master Class video from Bullseye Glass.
• You’ll use Bullseye Glass.

Materials

Everything you need is included in the cost of the class.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required in the Glass Arts Studio at all times.