Artstation Year Long Cast Glass Course
YL5 (Stage3) 'A Glass Studio' with Jo Nuttall and Nicole Lucas
Fridays from 9.15am to 1.15pm Starts 5 February 2010
Cost: $2,200
This course offers committed students a supportive 'open' studio where they can foster their artistic development. The studio work will be accompanied by discussion, readings, evaluation and critiques in order to foster the individual's conceptual and technical growth. Students will be encouraged to develop a professional and dedicated approach to their art making through the development of a personal philosophy and practice. The course fee does not include the cost of glass, all other materials and firings are included. Maximum enrolment is 8.
For enrolment information please contact Artstation
phone: 09 376 3221
email: artstation@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Website: www.aucklandcity.covt.nz/artstation
Annie Rose
is having a Market Day - Saturday Nov 28th 9:30 - 4pm
It's all about 'Glass Art' - On display for sale you will find objects d'art from local and national bead makers, glass artists, metal clay artists and sellers of jewellery making components and findings - no cheap imported glass beads here! Come along, support and enjoy our local and national glass and metal clay community. Coffee and muffins will be available for purchase
Tables are provided and are $40 for non-NZGBA members and $20 for members. Some selling criteria do apply, so please feel free to enquire
INTERNATIONAL TUTORS in 2010
Andrew Brown - February 20-21 2010
Workshop (Intermediate Level) - "Borosilicate Goblet Making"
Andrew will demonstrate how to use borosilicate tubing to create goblets and small vessels. Participants will learn to work with the tools of goblet making, including cup shears and diamond sheers as well as the importance of heat base, gradation and annealing. Class will include demonstration on making the cup, foot and stem as well as assembly techniques. Participants will have an opportunity to build their own vessel and concentrate on individual challenges in hollow work.
50% non-refundable Deposit to be paid by Dec1 2009
email: info@annierose.com to book
INTERNATIONAL GLASS ARTIST
Sarah Hornik is coming to Whangarei, New Zealand from May 13-16 2010. Don't miss this opportunity, places are filling already - book now to avoid disappointment. 50% non-refundable deposit required by 1st December 2009. For more information see workshops (under News & Events)
Sarah Hornik Workshops 13-14th and 15th-16th May 1020
Intermediate Workshop - Two Day workshop 13 & 14 May 2010 (Annie Rose Studio Whangarei)
Value: &975 excl for the two full days
Day 1 - In day one of the workshop you will be focussing on the amazing effects that Sarah gets from her glass. Focussing on the reactive colours within the 104 palette you will cover an introduction to colour reactions creating a series of beads including: Reactive rounds, glass tie-dye effects, Sarah's signature flower power beads.
Day 2 - On the second day you really get to free your mind and creative joices in the Freestyle focal fun session. On this day you will learn how to make: Streaky swirly beads, Liquid beads and the amazing Wig Wag stringer effects ending the day with Faux Retticello beads.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop - Two Day Workshop 15 & 16 May 2010 (Annie Rose studio Whangarei)
Value: $975 excl for the two full days
Day 1 - In day one of the workshop you will be focussing on the amazing effects that Sarah gets from the use of silver. Focussing on the reactiveness of silver and the 104 palette you will learn how to make Sarah's signature style beads including: Organics with a twist, Space and Beyond (Kronos silvered glass and Raku) and also Magical beach beads.
Day 2 - On the second day you will get to use reactive frits and frufru as well as the use of Gold leaf, Dichro and Paladium. Gravity is our friend on this day as we use it to create shapes and styles including Sarah's famous silk beads.
WANTED
Kiln space wanted to hire for fusing and slumping. North Shore or Auckland
Contact Cos Clark
Ph: 09 - 443 7737
FOR SALE
Gaffer Glass Billets
5 x Cobalt Blue, Lime Green, Olive Green and Orange/Yellow.
Please contact karuna@maiadesign.co.nz
BEAD MAKING CLASSES
Glass beadmaking is an increasingly popular worldwide trend. It is easy to learn and creatively satisfying with a wide range of colours to experiment with. Peter Viesnik who is a glass artist with nearly 30 years of practise is now holding a series of classes taching the techniques of glass bead making.
Participants learn to use a bench burner to melt glass to form beads and to make decorative details. Information is given on the history of beads, current trends on bead making and advice on equipment and supplies.
These classes are a series of four weekly evening sessions from 6.30 to 9.30pm. The cost is $350 which includes the use of all materials and equipment. There is also an option of a Saturday class from 10 to 4pm. The cost is $190.
Maximum of four participants per class.
Contact: Peter Viesnik, Viz Glass, 36a Monmouth Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021
PH: 09 360 0689
email: viesnik@xtra.co.nz
WANTED
Paradise Paints:
Keith Grinter would like to purchase any Paradise Paints you may no longer need. He is unable to purchase this brand.
If you can help please contact him via his email keith.grinter@xtra.co.nz or phone him at 06 437 7366.
Techniques of Glass Casting Workshop - Hamilton
Learn the techniques of Glass Casting over 2 1/2 informative and fun days. You will learn about modeling materials, mould making, glass selection, steaming, kiln loading and finishing/cold working techniques. During the course you will create 2 objects of Blackwood Lead Crystal Glass, using wax and clay as modeling materials.
Your tutor will be Di Tocker of dicastglass. Di completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (major Glass) ad RMIT Melbourne in 2002. Di is absolutely passionate about glass and has 6 years teaching experience.
There will be a maximum of 8 students in the workshop.
For more information about the workshop go to www.dicast.co.nz
Contact Di to register your interest via email di@dicast.co.nz or phone 07 8584390 / 021 0384057
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