Glass Short Courses, June & July 2009

The Glass Studio at Monash University has offered courses in glass art since the mid 70's making it the oldest tertiary glass studio in Australia. It continues to run the only degree course in Victoria within the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Art & Design.

The purpose designed studio remains one of the most uniquely situated studios in the world, residing atop a seven story building with panoramic views of Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs. Monash carries with it a reputation for excellence in expert tuition. As a result, numerous graduates from these courses are successfully practicing artists both nationally and internationally.

Sand Casting & Open Mould Casting

Tutor: Graham Orridge

This workshop is an introduction to glass casting processis. You will explore sand casting molten glass from the furnace into a sand mould (1st time offered in Short Course at Monash) and kiln casting from a clay original using lead crystal. All technical aspects will be covered including refractory mould making, sand mould making, clay working, firing schedules & polishing techniques. This class is suitable for beginners & previous short course students who wish to further explore these techniques.

Dates: Saturday 27 June, 4, 11, & 18 July

Time: 10am - 4pm

Cost: $640.00
All materials included.

Intermediate Glass Blowing

Tutor: Nadia Mercuri

This course is intended for previous glass blowing short course students and beginners who would like to further explore hot glass techniques. Students will be taught how to make various forms and learn complex colour techniques. This class will also involve blowing glass into moulds to create different shapes.

Dates: Sunday 28 June, 5, 12 & 19 July

Time: 10am - 4pm

Cost: $640.00
All materials included.

All courses will be held at Monash University
Department of Fine Arts, Glass Studios, Level 7, Building B
900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East, Victoria

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