Two people shape hot, glowing glass with tools in a workshop, crafting a large glass object.

Glassblowing

3DGL231-01/NC0231-01

Start Date

01/05

Time

9am–5pm

Room

Collins C106 (Collins Hot Shop)

End Date

01/15

Meeting Day

Tuesdays thru Fridays

Credits

3

An introduction to the basic glassblowing techniques used to make vessels and sculptural forms. Throughout the course, progressively more difficult assignments teach new concepts and develop students’ skills. Group glassblowing clinics encourage teamwork. Historical and contemporary glass techniques, designs, and applications are discussed and incorporated into student work. No previous experience in glassblowing is required.

This class meets in person at MassArt in the Glass Hot Shop.

Josie Gluck

Josie Gluck is an American designer and glassmaker. She holds a degree in Art History and Studio Art from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and studied glass at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville, TN. Josie was a member of Dale Chihuly’s and Lino Tagilapietra’s glassblowing teams before earning an MFA in Studio / … Read more