Glass Casting Crash Course with Christy Haldane
NEW DATES! Create a glass tile for your window or garden. In this four-hour glass casting course, you will create a tile from a clay model. The process will be an introduction to open face casting. You will learn how to create a clay form, mix casting materials and how to build a mold to cast your clay model in a glass kiln. This course will introduce you to the basics of glass casting and allow you to join a more advanced glass casting workshops in the future. If you have already taken a workshop with me, this workshop is also a great time to play and advance your skills.
This class takes place in Christy's studio in Douro-Dummer. It is recommended that you wear "paint clothes and shoes" since mold making is a messy process. You may also want to wear boots and bring footwear to change into once you are in the studio. Please bring your own safety glasses. Instructor: Christy Haldane New Date - Watch for new workshops in the New Year Duration: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Course Fee: $150 - materials are provided Location: 617 Golf Course Rd. Douro-Dummer - https://goo.gl/maps/Tu6Rw6fjxvjVaYDe8 Important Registration Information: Due to Covid-19 protocols, class size is strictly limited to allow for physical distancing. Wearing a cloth or paper mask is mandatory. Bring your own snack/drink as these are not provided. META4's washrooms are available to students but not the general public. More details regarding maintaining a healthy environment will be emailed as part of your confirmation. Updated Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 3 days before the first class are eligible for a credit or refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. There is no refund or credit for cancellations less than 3 days prior to the start of class. A registration may be transferred to another person at no charge. |
Intensive Introduction to Glass Casting with Christy Haldane
4 Weeks - Mondays, September 13th to October 4th Sculpt with Glass! This course will introduce students to contemporary glass through mould-making and cast glass. You will create your own clay model for open face casting, learn how to mix casting materials and create a mould to cast your clay model in glass. Reclaimed window glass will be used as a casting material so it's properties will be discussed and considered when designing your piece. Schedules for casting glass in a kiln, more advanced casting methods and how to finish your sculpture (cold working) will also be introduced.
This class takes place in Christy's studio in Douro-Dummer. It is recommended that you wear "paint clothes and shoes" since mold making is a messy process. You may also want to wear boots and bring footwear to change into once you are in the studio. Please bring your own safety glasses. Instructor: Christy Haldane Date: Watch for new workshops in the New Year Duration: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Course Fee: $250 - materials are provided Location: 617 Golf Course Rd. Douro-Dummer - https://goo.gl/maps/Tu6Rw6fjxvjVaYDe8 Important Registration Information: Due to Covid-19 protocols, class size is strictly limited to allow for physical distancing. Wearing a cloth or paper mask is mandatory. Bring your own snack/drink as these are not provided. META4's washrooms are available to students but not the general public. More details regarding maintaining a healthy environment will be emailed as part of your confirmation. Updated Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 3 days before the first class are eligible for a credit or refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. There is no refund or credit for cancellations less than 3 days prior to the start of class. A registration may be transferred to another person at no charge. |