Workshop Description Come and spend a day with Marty Meade introducing us to Glass Fusing and ways that we might take it into our classroom. In the workshop you will be able to create two small plates and some jewelry. And you will learn about: Cutting glass; Powders, frits, stringers and dichroic glass, wires, ceramic fiber paper; Assembly and bubble prevention; Preparation of the kiln shelf; Forms: hand built or preparing commercial bisque ware; Resources for materials; Tips on keeping track of individual work while transporting and loading the kiln. Information held carefully for centuries maintained the secrecy of how to fuse glass together. In Murano, Italy, famous for its beautiful glass wares, the glass makers were not allowed to leave the Republic lest they would share their secrets. But with modern technology we have figured out how to fuse glass and use programmable kilns to gradually heat and cool this medium. Come join the fun and meet our community! Our classes are filled with artists at all levels, art teachers of all grade levels, and art enthusiasts who share their ideas and techniques from their studios and classrooms. Bring a bag lunch. Food is available at nearby restaurants and a grocery store. Workshop Registration
$45 for teachers, $65 for non-teachers Materials fee additional $15 Continuing Education credit available. Contact Liz Lauter for more information: [email protected] Event Location: Redwood High School, room 514 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, Ca. in Marin County map and directions About Marty Meade Marty has been teaching Glass Art since the late 1970's through the College of Marin. Most recently with "at risk students" at MCOE's Braun School. Her organization techniques and firm agreements with students have made it possible to continue this wonderful art form with young people. The San Geronimo Vally Gymnasium houses an 8'x8' wall of glass that she created with students... Over 2000 pieces were wired onto steel fabricated by Brandon Stieg of San Rafael. She can be reached at [email protected] Questions? Contact Liz Lauter [email protected] |
GLASS FUSING
A Workshop with Marty Meade Saturday, October 24, 2015 10am-4pm Redwood High School Rm 514, the Ceramics Room Continuing Education Credits available! Sponsored by Marin County Office of Education |