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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The Alchemy of Glass: Designing for Production

School of the Art Institute of Chicago via Kadenze

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Overview

In this course, students are introduced to the practice and principles of hot glass; hand blowing, mold blowing, hot casting, cold working and sculpting. Territories of production, conceptual and discipline inquiry and critique will be introduced and used.

Syllabus

Session 1: Production Method 1: Mold Blown Glass – Case Study  Session 2: Production Method 2: Kiln Glass – Case Study  Session 3: Production Method 3: Sand Casting – Case Study  Session 4: Production Method 4: Finishing Techniques 

Taught by

Helen Maria Nugent

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