Glass Arts, Print & Book Arts
Grit, Print, and Glass: Cross Material Pollination Lab
Combine printmaking and mold making to learn the basic techniques of glass casting.
Member$568.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$697.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 1/24/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sun, 1/25/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat, 1/31/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sat, 1/24/2026 - Sat, 1/31/2026
About
Ready to bridge the 2D and 3D worlds? Combine printmaking and mold making and explore the array of techniques for glass casting.
You'll spend some time designing and carving a block print. Using plaster and other aggregates, you'll learn the basics of mold making and casting for glass using your blockprint as the model. Once your glass mold has been made, you'll prepare the mold for glass casting. Methods such as kiln programming, glass annealing, and material safety will be emphasized. We’ll also talk about future, more complex discoveries in cast glass such as lost wax casting, box casting, and much more.
You'll create both a block print and a cast glass version of your chosen design, in addition to inked block prints on paper. And you’ll walk away with three new skill sets — blockprinting, moldmaking, and glass casting.
Details
- Day 1:
- Design and create the block print.
- Print.
- Make investment mold of plaster around block print.
- Measure / displacement of glass.
- Day 2 (Jan. 25, attendance optional):
- Kiln firing, loading, and programming.
- Day 3:
- Unload molds from kiln.
- Discuss firing schedules, casting behavior.
- Divest molds.
- Demo coldworking methods for glass.
- Dress for a mess.
- We'll take a lunch break on the first day. Bring something to enjoy. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level you can use.
Materials
- A $50 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the printmaking, mold making, and casting materials you'll need, including linoleum and System 96 glass.
- Disposable N95 masks will be provided. Bring your own cartridge respirator with a particulate filter if you'd like to use one.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- You must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants in the Glass Arts Studio at all times
- You may be asked to wear a N95 mask or equivalent for a portion of the class.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Sherri Gamble
A plaster artisan by trade, she creates decorative plaster finishes for design projects both in the public and private construction project spheres. In 2017, she created a large-scale Venetian plaster installation at Olympic College called SkySpace.
Her passion for teaching ignites curiosity in others through community art. For her, art-making is a way to preserve moments and instigate self-expression. In 2017, she launched her passion for cultivating curiosity about mold-making and glass casting through The Hand-Held Project. Since then, she has done a variety of community outreach projects in both Seattle and Chicago. Currently, she is focused on engaging local high school and emerging artists through her project Bremerton Youth Arts Hive.
In the studio, she's often found working with glass, plaster, and other gritty materials. Her lightning moments occur when cross pollination of materials are discovered. What intrigues her most about glass casting is the highly textural and physical act of mold-making. She has been casting glass since 2009, when she discovered this art form at Pratt Fine Arts Center as a student. She then became a teacher of mold-making, glass casting, and youth arts for several years. Sherri seeks to create alliances with local partners like BARN as she continues to explore community outreach through arts education.
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