Summer Youth: Hot Glass Boot Camp (Ages 12-18)

Glass Arts, Youth

Summer Youth: Hot Glass Boot Camp (Ages 12-18)

 
Meeting Times
  1. Mon, 7/17/2023 9:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  2. Tue, 7/18/2023 9:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  3. Wed, 7/19/2023 9:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  4. Thur, 7/20/2023 9:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon, 7/17/2023 - Thur, 7/20/2023

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Type:
All Levels, Youth Ages 14-16, Youth Ages 16-18, Class, Summer Youth, Youth Ages 12-14

Location:
Glass Arts Studio

Interests:
Fused Glass, Glass Torchworking

About

Days 1 and 2:  Dinner Set

  • Safety
  • Project overview     
  • Glass and mold options
  • Basic cutting/grinding practices
  • Cut and assemble projects
  • First kiln firing (contour or full)

Day 3: Torches

  • Overview of working with torches
  • Torch safety
  • Making beads
  • Complete second kiln firing (slump) of dinner set
Day 4:
  • Unload plates/bowls from kilns and review
  • Overview of glass heart casting project
  • Make hearts
  • Arrange for heart pick up after firing

Details

  • For students ages 12-18.
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Registration closes Monday, July 3
  • A $120 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers all materials you'll need.
  • Wear close-toed shoes and long pants in the Glass Studio at all times.

Registering Youth

  • New registrants: When you register, select Others Only in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, Add New Registrant. Create an account for your child. The email address on their account must be unique. 
    •  The next time you register your child, you will be able to Search Registrants to select them.
  • Complete and return this minor permission form.
  • You may register your youth  for an optional supervised lunch hour from 12-1 pm for the duration of this class.

Project

  • Two-piece dinner set (one dinner plate plus one bowl or salad plate) - learning design, glass cutting, assembly, and kiln fusion 
  • Glass beads - learning how to manipulate hot glass with torches
  • Glass Hearts - learning how to shape glass fragments in casting molds

Class Policies

  • If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Jones at SarahJ@BainbridgeBARN.org.

Instructors or Guides

Nancy Adams

Nancy Adams has loved everything glass since she was a young child. During the '70s, she dabbled in stained glass and discovered playing with fused glass at Mesolini Glass Studio on Bainbridge Island. She became intrigued with techniques and processes for manipulating the glass. Her 2017 retirement opened the door for the opportunity to pursue glass experimentation, and to share with others what she has learned.

Constance Ducar

Constance Ducar is enthusiastic about working with beginning students and encouraging a love for glass. She sometimes incorporates fiber or wood as display options with her glass pieces.

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