Guest Artists and Monthly Announcements
We are pleased to announce that Nathan Sandberg a member of the Bullseye Research and Education team will be at AGFC July 25 to July 28 teaching “Kilncasting With Frit” and July 29 for “KSI (Kiln Scene Investigation) - Kiln-Glass Studio from Bullseye Glass Co’s BECon 2005.
Kilncasting With Frit
| Kilncast glass objects may be made using a variety of glass materials. This workshop focuses on the particular advantages of using glass frits in the kilncasting process. Simple three-dimensional forms are used to explore the careful modulation of color that can be achieved by tint mixing.
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Students create open-faced castings while learning basic mold making processes, firing procedures, and basic coldworking skills. There are no prerequisites; however, a background in ceramics or 3-D modeling is helpful. Students will need to provide their own respirator with P100 filters.
Dates & Times: Friday, July 25 (9-5pm), Saturday, July 26 (9-6pm), Sunday, July 27 (9-5pm), and Monday, July 28 (9-5pm)
Costs: $795 (includes all materials and lunch)
Class Limit: 8 Students
KSI: Kiln Scene Investigation
Do you know devitrification when you see it? When is the firing cycle the culprit? Why does some glass break? When does it break? What are the limits of Tested Compatible glasses? This session expands on the wildly popular session KSI: Kiln-Glass Studio from Bullseye Glass Co’s BECon 2005. In this interactive investigation, we break into teams working with sample pieces and the firing cycles for those samples. Then we come together to discuss our findings and conduct an in-depth review of how they fit the theory of firing, specific glass chemistries, and other kilnforming principles. This is a must have class for anyone that owns a kiln or has been thinking of purchasing a kiln.
Dates & Time: Tuesday July 29, 6-9pm
Costs: $50
Class Limit: 20 Students
Instructor Bio:
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Nathan Sandberg earned his BFA in glass and ceramics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. His work has received critical recognition through awards and shows, including Art or Artifact in Memphis, and is held in private collections. Now a member of the Bullseye Research & Education team, he teaches, assists classes, tests new glass styles, and helps with fabrication of visiting artist projects.
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He enjoys helping students grow creatively and taking glass art to new levels, using unconventional processes.
View his work at
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/aboutus/now/ and
http://www.nathansandberg.com
If you are interested in either of these workshops please call the studio and reserve your spot. We do require payment in full to secure a reservation. Phone: 512-419-9040
April Glass of the Month
The April glass of the month is in celebration of spring and features the following selections at 40% off a full sheet and 20% off a half sheet.
• White (Opal Glass) - (0113.30).
• Spring Green (Opal Glass) - (0126.30)
The sale price applies to full sheets and half sheets only, while supplies lasts, and no other discounts apply.
April Event
We would like to offer our fusing friends the opportunity to learn a unique and mysterious technique called “Freeze and Fuse”. Please join us for this free presentation.
You ask, what is Freeze and Fuse?
Imagine taking frozen glass and firing it in a kiln. Will you have a puddle of glass, or worse, an explosion? Come to the Freeze and Fuse demo to find out! Seriously, this technique can be used to make beautiful components, or stand alone pieces, using glass powders, water, a freezer, and a kiln. We will show you controlled color placement, layering, even an easy way to create a vessel. Learn how easy it is to make dimensional jewelry, or add depth and dimension to fused pieces. You will learn enough during this 1 ˝ hour demonstration to begin exploring on your own. In addition, we will offer a special Freeze and Fuse project day on Saturday, May 3rd (details coming soon). Come prepared to take notes!
Demo Details:
Space is limited to 20 so please call ahead and reserve your spot 512-419-9040
Date: Saturday April 5th
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-M)
Tue, Jun 3,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Fused Glass Mosaics
(FGM-2008-A)
Wed, Jun 4,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Intermediate Fusing
(ITMF-2008-C)
Thu, Jun 5,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-K)
Sat, Jun 7,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Plate Making I
(PMI-2008-B)
Sat, Jun 28,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Glass Sketch
(GS-2008-A)
Tue, Jul 8,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-N)
Wed, Jul 9,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Pattern Bars and Pot Melts
(PBPM-2008-B)
Thu, Jul 10,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-L)
Sat, Jul 19,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Frit Kiln Casting w/Nathan Sandberg
(FKC-2008-A)
Fri, Jul 25,
9:00 -
5:00 pm
KSI - Kiln Scene Investigations w/Nathan Sandberg
(KSI-2008-A)
Tue, Jul 29,
6:00 -
9:00 pm
Plate Making I
(PMI-2008-C)
Wed, Jul 30,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Mold Making & Materials
(MM-2008-A)
Sat, Aug 2,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-O)
Thu, Aug 7,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-P)
Sat, Aug 16,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Cold Working with Flo Vazquez
(CW-2008-A)
Sat, Aug 23,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Intermediate Fusing
(ITMF-2008-D)
Sat, Aug 23,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Plate Making I
(PMI-2008-E)
Wed, Sep 3,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Dichroic Jewelry
(DJ-2008-B)
Thu, Sep 4,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-Q)
Thu, Sep 11,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-R)
Sat, Sep 13,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Advanced Pattern Bars/Pot Melts
(APBPM-2008-A)
Wed, Sep 17,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
PMC with Nancy Ward
(PMC-2008-C)
Sat, Sep 20,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Working Deep
(WD-2008-B)
Thu, Oct 2,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Plate Making I
(PMI-2008-G)
Sat, Oct 4,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-S)
Tue, Oct 7,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Pattern Bars and Pot Melts
(PBPM-2008-D)
Thu, Oct 9,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Intermediate Fusing
(ITMF-2008-E)
Wed, Oct 15,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-T)
Sat, Oct 25,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Intermediate Fusing
(ITMF-2008-F)
Sat, Nov 1,
9:00 -
4:00 pm
Plate Making I
(PMI-2008-F)
Tue, Nov 4,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-U)
Wed, Nov 5,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Holiday Gifts and Ornaments
(HGO-2008-A)
Tue, Nov 11,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Quilting with Glass
(QWG-2008-A)
Thu, Nov 13,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Big Bowl
(BB-2008-B)
Thu, Nov 13,
6:30 -
8:30 pm
Introduction to Fusing
(ITF-2008-V)
Sat, Nov 15,
9:00 -
6:00 pm
Holiday Gifts and Ornaments
(HGO-2008-B)
Sat, Dec 6,
9:30 -
4:00 pm
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