Scientific Approaches to Artistic Flameworking

This workshop will focus on applying principles and techniques from scientific glassblowing to creating artistic works using solid and hollow borosilicate glass. These techniques will include working with relatively thin clear glass and maintaining even wall weight, assembling complex molecular style sculptures out of smaller bits of solid glass, a variety of hollow seals and shaping, flame annealing, bending glass tubing, and planning larger assemblies. Several methods for incorporating sculptures inside clear glass vessels will be taught, and there will be chances to ask questions about any topics which may not fit into the demonstration portion.

Each class day will consist of demonstrations and assisted torch time. Dan will also demonstrate his unique micro flameworking techniques to show the students how fundamental processes within flameworking can be scaled up and down to achieve success at any size range.

All workshop participants will be invited to observe Dan and our very own Brian Jacobson in a full day collaboration on February 28th ($100 value). These two torchworking titans will be demonstrating their signature borosilicate techniques. Viewing seats are available for purchase for the collaboration demonstration for those not wanting to participate in the workshop.

The minimum enrollment for this workshop is 3 students. This class is for intermediate or advanced lampworkers.