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January 5 - 6 2008
Sonoran Glass Art Academy
Tucson, AZ
Natural Forms in Glass
Using borosilicate glass, we will sculpt a variety of plant and animal
forms that can be combined into larger compositions. Projects will include
basic birds, mammals, fish, human figures, trees and flowers.
An assortment of tips and tricks to make construction easier
will also be covered. Bring a sketchbook for ideas.
Intermediate skill level required.
For more information:
Sonoran Glass Art Academy
633 W. 18th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-884-7814
email: info@sonoranglass.org
Website: www.sonoranglass.org
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May 20 - June 6 2008
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
Four-Dimensional Objects: Kinetic Glass Sculpture
Even simple movement in glass sculpture adds a dimension of
emotional engagement, visceral tension and intellectual fascination.
This experience can be anything from playful to disturbing - and is provocative
in terms that can be precise or ambiguous, according to
the artist's inclination and skill.
Using the lampwork technique and borosilicate glass, we will explore a number of
methods for imparting motion to glass sculpture. Simple mechanisms
such as pivots, bearings, cranks, cams and pulleys can be combined to make
intriguing and evocative contraptions on a large or small scale.
Blown glass pistons and valves can be assembled into animated fountains, hydraulic
pumps and even fanciful steam-powered machines.
Through a combination of group
discussion, structured exercises and free practice time, students will
develop a vocabulary of basic techniques and components they can use
to build kinetic sculpture in glass. Design considerations such as basic
layout, structural strength, assembly strategies and sources of supplies
will also be covered. Students will also learn how to make time-saving jigs from
graphite, steel and mullite (kiln shelves). In the course of the class,
Bandhu will demonstrate the creation of one of his own kinetic contraptions.
Students will receive a list of recommended tools to bring. No particular
scientific or engineering background is needed.
For More Information:
Pilchuck Glass School 430 Yale Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98190-5431
Phone:
206-621-8422
As of 4/4/08 there are only 3 spaces left!
Register now at
www.pilchuck.com
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June 15 - 17 2008
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Seattle, Washington
Pre-GAS Intensive
Natural Forms in Glass
Learn and develop techniques for rendering plant, animal and human figures - sometimes
in literal detail, sometimes in the abstract. Then take the forms you have made and combine
them into goblets, or complex structures. All skill levels will benefit from individualized
instruction and community energy. There are no limits except your creative ideas!
For more information:
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Seattle, WA
www.pratt.org for schedule.
NOW OPEN for registration.
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July 6 - 18 2008
Penland School of Crafts
Penland, NC
Lively Lampworking
This class will focus on bringing flameworked glass to life. We will make representations
of natural forms - whether animal (including human) or plant - which may be literal and
realistic or stylized an abstract. How do we get there from here? Subjects will include
technical tricks and issues of proportion and gesture in lifelike figures.
We will also work with vessels, goblets, and kinetic glass sculpture.
Intermediate level; basic flameworking skills reuqired.
For more information:
Penland School of Crafts Registration, PO Box 37
Penland, NC 28765
Phone:
828-765-2359 Fax: 828-765-8174
As of 4/4/08 4 spaces left!
Register online at: http://www.penland.org
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August 12 - 22 2008
Red Deer College
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Forces of Nature
Through a combination of demonstrations, assigned projects, and free practice time,
this two-week class will engage Nature on several levels. Drawing inspiration
from beautiful local environment, we will work with a variety of natural forms in glass:
plant, animal and human. Starting with basic shapes, we will build a vocabulary of organic
sculptural components. Bandhu will also be pursuing his experiments with kinetic glass
sculpture and will offer instruction in making simple glass machines, which operate on
natural forces such as gravity, heat and air pressure.
Bring a sketchbook and slides of your work.
For more information:
Red Deer College
Box 5005,
Red Deer,
Alberta, Canada, T4N5H5.
Phone: 888-886-2787, 403-357-3663
Register online at: http://extension.rdc.ab.ca
October 11- 13 2008
AGA Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Figural Lampwork Techniques
This 3-day class will use natural forms found in plants and animals as vehicles to explore lampwork technique, from beginning to advanced.
Most of the techniques used in lampwork in our day originated with artisans who have made novelty animal and plant figurines for centuries.
Sadly, many contemporary lampworkers do not have access to these techniques in their original form. This class will build a solid foundation
for attractive, provocative and well-crafted figures that can be used in a modern sculptural context.
For more information:
Albuquerque Glass Art Studios
P.O. Box 92544,
Albuquerque, NM 87199
Phone: 505-8428446
November 8 - 9 2008
SGAA Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Lampwork Sculptural Techniques
This 2-day workshop will focus on solid lampworking technique, primarily using borosilicate (Pyrex)
glass. We will develop a vocabulary of basic forms and combine them into more complex sculptures,
including figures and abstract designs. Construction principles and design opportunities unique to lampworking will be
emphasized. We will also make some simple forms from glass tubing. This is an excellent opportunity for basic instruction
from one of the foremost teachers of lampwork technique. Intermediate and advanced students will also discover some new techniques!
For more information: Sonoran Glass Art Academy
633 West 18th Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
email: info@sonoranglass.org Website: www.sonoranglass.org
Phone: 520-884-7814 Fax: 520-623-9680
 If you are interested in sponsoring a class with Bandhu, please contact the studio
for scheduling 1-2 years in advance.
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