[PA-NJ Glassblowers] Fall and Winter Classes At Corning Studio

Thu Jul 17 20:33:12 EDT 2008

Yvette sent this to me today, and because the classes below say 
registration is on a FCFS (first-come, first-served) basis,
if any PA-NJ Glassblowers are interested in Corning's EXCELLENT classes, 
do not procrastinate...

I also note, for those with children, the one-day workshops allow 
children 10 years of age or older to register.
The youngest I have generally seen from other studios is 13, so this may 
be a wonderful potentially life-changing opportunity for a young person 
who has expressed an interest in glass art.
This age is not without precedent, since, for example, many famous 
Murano/Venice glassblowers, such as Elio Quarisa (who is teaching in 
February) started at age 9.

Speaking of Elio, I have photos of Josh Simpson and Elio Quarisa working 
together here:
http://www.glassblower.info/Josh-Simpson-Contemporary-Glass/Josh-Simpson.html
and some of my unique Josh Simpson photos have recently been selected 
for the front cover of a new Knoxville Museum of Art "Gallery Guide".

Tony Patti
www.glassblower.info
gaffer at glassblower.com

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Fall and Winter Classes At Corning Studio
Date: 	Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:05:25 -0400
From: 	Sterbenk, Yvette M. <SterbenkYM at cmog.org>
To: 	undisclosed-recipients:;

*For Immediate Release*                          * Contact:* Yvette 
Sterbenk
July 17, 2008                                                           
(607) 974-8124

_sterbenkym at cmog.org_ <mailto:sterbenkym at cmog.org>

                                                                                                Dara
                                                                                                Riegel

607.974.7599

_riegeldc at cmog.org_ <mailto:riegeldc at cmog.org>

*Fall and Winter Glassmaking Courses *

*at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass*

*Corning, NY* -- Students and artists from all levels of expertise will 
find glassmaking courses to suit their needs at The Studio of The 
Corning Museum of Glass this fall and winter.

This premier glassworking school has much to offer, including 
state-of-the-art facilities, experienced instructors, and a 
multi-national community of artists committed to sharing ideas and 
techniques. In addition, Studio students work surrounded by the world's 
largest glass museum, featuring the most comprehensive collection 
anywhere of glass art and history, as well as the world's library of 
record on glass and glassmaking.

Following is a list of courses available this fall and winter. 
Prospective students may visit _www.cmog.org/thestudio_ 
<http://www.cmog.org/thestudio> for more information and contact The 
Studio at (607) 974-6467 to register for a course.

*TEN-WEEK COURSES*
Each 10-week class begins the week of September 28 and ends the week of 
November 30. Classes meet once each week for three hours. Tuition is 
$400 for the entire 10 weeks. Room and board may be arranged for an 
additional fee. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, as 
class sizes are limited and full payment must be made before September 
14. Contact The Studio at (607) 974-6467 for more information.

          o *Beginning Glassblowing with Ray Friday:* Wednesdays, 7:00
            p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.* *
          o *Paperweights with Jeremy Unterman:* Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. --
            10:00 p.m.
          o *Continuing Glassblowing with Ray Friday or Aric Snee:*
            Mondays or Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.
          o *Flameworking with Eric Caster:* Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. --
            10:00 p.m.
          o *Beadmaking & Jewelry Design with Linda McCollumn:*
            Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.

*WEEKEND WORKSHOPS*
Weekend workshops are held Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 
p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Tuition is $200. Participants must 
arrange their own meals and accommodations. All hot glass work requires 
overnight cooling in an annealer. Work created on Sunday must be picked 
up Monday morning or shipped at an additional fee. Registration is 
required and is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact The 
Studio at (607) 974-6467 for more information.

*Survey of Glass Techniques*
September 27--28 with Studio Staff

*Glassblowing*

Beginning Glassblowing

          o October 4--5 with Aaron Jack
          o October 25--26 with Chrissy Lapham
          o November 1--2 with Aaron Jack
          o November 15--16 with Amy Ruza
          o November 22--23 with Jeremy Unterman

Next Steps in Glassblowing

          o October 11--12 with Ray Friday
          o November 8--9 with Ray Friday

*Flameworking*

Beginning Flameworking

          o October 4--5 with Jim Byrnes

Bead Basics: Introduction to Flameworked Beads
·       October 11--12 with Becky Congdon

      1       November 15--16 with Linda McCollumn

Jewelry Techniques in Borosilicate
·       October 25--26 with Margaret Neher

 Elements of Flower Construction

          o November 1--2 with Margaret Neher

Next Steps in Creating Flameworked Beads

          o November 8--9 with Becky Congdon
          o November 22--23 with Caitlin Hyde

*Flat Glass*

Precious Metal Clay and Glass
·       September 27--28 with Ed and Martha Biggar

Next Steps Using Precious Metal Clay and Glass
·       October 4--5 with Ed and Martha Biggar

Painting on Glass

          o October 11--12 with Denise Stillwaggon Leone

Fusing

          o October 25--26 with Glady West

Photosandblasting Glass

          o November 1--2     with Denise Stillwaggon Leone

Beginning Stained Glass

          o November 8--9 with Tony Serviente

Next Steps in Fusing

          o November 15--16 with Glady West

Flat Glass Techniques
·       November 22--23 with Tony Serviente

*ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS*
No glassworking experience is necessary, but participants must be at 
least 10 years of age. Parents are encouraged to register with their 
children. The classes will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 
one-hour lunch break. Tuition is $100.  Registration required.  Contact 
The Studio at (607) 974-6467 for more information.

*Paperweights at the Furnace*

          o October 19 with Staff Instructor

*Beadmaking*

          o October 19 with Linda McCollumn

*WINTER 2009 PROGRAMS*
These one--week intensive courses allow students of all levels to 
explore glassmaking in--depth. Classes daily, Monday through Saturday 
for about seven hours, including breaks. Tuition is $675 for one--week 
intensives, with room and board available for an additional fee.

*Session One*
January 5--10

          o An In-Depth Introduction to Venetian Techniques with William
            Gudenrath
          o Flameworking for Everybody with Emilio Santini
          o Mold Making and More with Lucartha Kohler
          o Venetian Techniques in Glass Painting with Lucia Santini

*SESSION TWO*
January 12--17

          o Goblets: Form and Function with James Mongrain
          o Flameworking Using Ultimate Details with Loren Stump
          o Thicker and Deeper Sculptural Fused Glass with Mark Ditzler
          o Designing through Murrine with Erica Rosenfeld and Leo Tecosky

*SESSION THREE*
January 19--24

          o Timing and Teamwork in the Hot Shop with Jordana Korsen
          o Intermediate Marbles with Borosilicate Glass with
            Christopher Rice
          o Beginning Glassblowing with Bruce Ferguson
          o Cold Construction with Martin Rosol

*SESSION FOUR*
January 26--31

          o Minimalism in Glass with William Gudenrath
          o Glassblowing: Design: Production with Dan Mirer
          o Color, Form and Decorative Motifs in Borosilicate Glass with
            Suellen Fowler and Jesse Kohl
          o Wildlife Art in Glass: Phase II with Kathleen Sheard

*SESSION FIVE*
February 2--7

          o Great venetian Glassblowing with Elio Quarisa
          o Miniature Blown Vessels with Tink Martin and John Cramer
          o Glass Painting with Cappy Thompson
          o Glassworking through the Ages with William Gudenrath, Tina
            Oldknow, Jane Shadel Spillman, and David Whitehouse

*SESSION SIX*
February 9--14

          o Next Steps in Glassblowing with Harry Seaman
          o Bead Intensive with Caitlin Hyde
          o The Component Perspective: Kiln Casting with a Focus on
            Assemblage with Anna Boothe

Students may register for classes in person or by mail, fax, or 
telephone. An application can be obtained from the Museum's website, at* 
**_www.cmog.org/thestudio_* <http://www.cmog.org/thestudio>. 

*About the Museum*
The Corning Museum of Glass (_www.cmog.org_ <http://www.cmog.org>) is 
home to the world's most comprehensive and celebrated collection of 
glass, with more than 45,000 objects reflecting 3,500 years of 
glassmaking history. An independent, non-profit, educational 
institution, the Museum is dedicated to the art, history, science, 
research and exhibition of glass. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. every day and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Day weekend 
through Labor Day. Children and teens 19 and under receive free admission.

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