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<h2>March 2008</h2>
As the ancient Chinese proverb (curse) goes - "May you live in interesting
times." 2008 has been interesting at East Falls Glassworks, but only in
good ways. The glass community continues to thrive; we are just concluding
our first Advanced Sculpture class at the studio, and its been a resounding
success. From the first days of the studio's operation, I had hoped that there
would be enough of a constituency to support advanced classes - and it is
happening!
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East Falls Glassworks is extremely busy; we can not melt glass fast enough
to keep up with the demand. Anyone who has tried to book studio time in the
past couple months can testify to this.
<p>
<h2>East Falls Glassworks is Growing</h2>
In the beginning (in the East Falls sense, not biblical sense), our focus was
on providing a capable studio to meet the needs of glassblowing students, and
most 'casual' glass artists. Our glass-melting and annealing capacity was
designed with those two groups in mind. As our reputation and the Philadelphia
glass community developed, is has become clear that there is a need for a
facility that can accomodate the needs of the journeyman glass artist.
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In late February, we put a deposit down on a new furnace; this will increase
our glass melting capacity from 350 lbs to almost 900 lbs. We expect the liner
for the new furnace to arrive in early summer, and will rebuild the furnace once
it's here. Many members of the community have expressed interest in helping with
the rebuild process, we appreciate all the help we can get and will share details
of the plan as it develops.
<p>
Of course having the additional glass melting capacity does not help if there
is no where to put the work once finished. So, we are planning to add annealers,
most likely two large front loaders. We're also going to make the third bench fully
operational, adding two glory holes, including one very large one.
<p>
These expansion plans are completely based on requests from the community. Please
let us know if you have any specific requirements, or any ideas. Any feedback you
can provide will help us with this planning process. Of course these plans are
still tentative, but I wanted to share our current thinking with everyone.
<p>
<h2>Class Update</h2>
As mentioned earlier - a critical mass has been reached in the community and we are
now increasing the number and variety of classes in advanced glassworking techniques.
Don't worry, though, the introductory classes are still important and we will continue
to offer at lease one introductory class per month. The new class list has been
posted on our <a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23color" target="_blank">classes page</a>,
and you can use the online 'Class Registration' feature to sign up for any of the new classes.
<p>
I've taught many introductory classes, both Intro I and Intro II. A magical moment
seems to happen around the sixth week of class; where the teacher can begin
to stand back and allow the students to create work without step-by-step instruction.
Our current class structure puts this sixth week into the Intro II series of classes;
we are changing our offering so that Intro I students will have the opportunity to reach
this level of compentency. This is a fancy way of saying that our Intro I and II
classes are now going to be six weeks long rather than four.
<p>
<h2>Saturday Advanced Classes</h2>
The Advanced Sculpture class on Saturday afternoon has been a huge success; we are
going to build on that success and continue to offer advanced classes on Saturdays.
Starting *this month*, there are going to be two intermediate/advanced classes offered
on Saturday, a morning session from 9:00 till noon and an afternoon class from 1:00
till 5:00.
<p>
<h2>Saturday Morning Color Techniques</h2>
Starting this Saturday, an eight week class covering color techniques will be offered.
There are still opening for the class, so let us know ASAP if you are interested. We
know that 8 weeks is a long time commitment, so if you are only able to attend some
of the classes, let us know and we might be able to accomodate. The class runs from
9:00 till noon, and will be taught by Jon Goldberg, though guest instructors may be
brought in if the class requests specific techniques. You can see the
<a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23color" target="_blank">classes page</a>
for more detail about this class.
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<h2>Saturday Afternoon Murrini Making Workshop</h2>
This class will cover the basics of pulling cane and creating many different varieties of murrini.
Some (but not all) of the styles we will be making are bullseye, millefiori, jellyroll,
multi chamber, spaghetti, and bundled. Emphasis will be on making murrini and not on
incorporating the murrini into vessels. A follow on 4 week class will cover making vessels from
murrini. The murrini making class will be taught by Phil Vinson, Penny Rakov & Nik Christensen.
Full details on this class are
<a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23murrini" target="_blank">posted online</a>.
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<h2>Scheduled Classes</h2>
Check the East Falls Glassworks web site for information about these and other scheduled classes, including:
<li><a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23murrini2" target="_blank">Murrini Pickup Workshop</a>
<li><a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23photo" target="_blank">Photo-Resist Workshop</a>
<li><a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/classes.php%23bits" target="_blank">Bits and Additions Workshop</a>
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<h2>Upcoming Classes</h2>
We are really excited about some of the classes planned for the future. Here is a sampling of
some of the offerings we are considering; as always we love any feedback you can provide and
'take requests'.
<li>Goblet Workshop
<li>Blow Molds
<li>Roll-ups
<li>Flame-working/Furnace-working Back-n-Forth
<p>
<h2>April 12th Open House</h2>
Join us for our April 12th open house/community day. There will be *free glassblowing* for
the glassworking community and *free demonstrations* for members of the glass appreciating
community.
<li><b>Seconds Sale</b>: A table will be set up with lots of East Falls
Glassworks glass art from the first two years at 'bargain basement' prices.
These are one-of-a-kinds and items with small flaw. As the clearance furniture
guy says: "Everything must go, no reasonable offer refused!!!"
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<h2>Artist Support Services</h2>
In an effort to strengthen the foundation of the glassblowing community,
East Falls Glassworks is supporting an arts advocacy project, called "LAUNCH",
designed to advance the careers and better the lives of artists and craftspeople
working in glass. The aim of the project to help members of our community find
financial resources, continuing education opportunities, career advancement,
access to healthcare, and business education. More information
<a href="http://eastfallsglassworks.cmail2.com/l/356124/t6td4til/www.eastfallsglass.com/artist_support.php"> about LAUNCH is posted on
the East Falls Glassworks web site</a>.
<p>
<h2>We Need Your Help - Spread the Word</h2>
East Falls Glassworks depends on referrals for most of our business. Tell your friends about us;
link to us from your website. Spread the word!
<p>
Thanks to all our renters, class participants, visitors and to everyone who has helped to
make the Philadelphia glass community as vibrant as it is today! We only exist because of
you.
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<b><i> - The East Falls Glassworks Crew</i></b>
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The East Falls Glassworks crew hard at work on the new furnace, as you can see,
its a bit bigger than the old one.
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One of the large-scale sculptures made by the Advanced Sculpture class. We will
be posting more of the stunning work made by this class on our website soon.
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A murrini vessel made by Nikolaj Christensen, one of the teachers of the upcoming
murrini workshop.
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George-Ann Greth is teaching an upcoming class on bitwork; these are some of her
scupltures.
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The Philadelphia glass community continues to grow - Phil Vinson, shop manager, teaching
one of the next generation of glass artists.
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