Glassblowing
3DGL231-01/NC0231-01
Start Date
05/20
Time
9am–5pm
Room
Collins Glass Hot Shop
End Date
05/29
Meeting Day
Friday, May 20 through Sunday May 29
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.
Early registration is recommended for on-campus classes. Please check massart.edu (see link on the upper right corner of the page) for current COVID protocols. Note that indoor masking and vaccination are required.
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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
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