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Glass Engraving: Stop. Think. Create a Space. Find silence. Be! with Pavlína Čambalová
International Summer Academy: the course will search the possibilities of engraving. We will give the glass energy. We will play with various types of engraving wheels, diamond, stone and copper, do experiments, and learn from each other. We will play with surfaces and textures, with matt and polish. The technique…
Find out more »Glass Engraving for All with Tracey Sheppard
Explore the myriad of possibilities of mark-making on glass. Prepare to be enthralled and challenged as you experiment with a wide variety of engraving tools and work on a project of your choice. Enjoy practical experience and plenty of demonstrations focusing on design.
Find out more »Bohemian Glass Engraving with Jaroslav Šára
Students of all levels will be introduced into the one of the most difficult artistic crafts, the royal glass technique: an un-interrupted Bohemian heritage since the 16th century. The class will start with an explanation of the different kinds of techniques and materials used and continue with prepared drawings which…
Find out more »Engraving and Cold Working Techniques with Max Erlacher
Three days. A master engraver for more than 40 years, Max Erlacher will share his knowledge of engraving using mostly diamond wheels. Learn by instructor demonstration and hands-on engraving time. This is a rare opportunity to work with a master!
Find out more »Glass Engraving: Two ways – One Direction with Christian Schmidt & Anne Wenzel
International Summer Academy: Christian Schmidt will teach the first half and, after a common weekend, Anne Wenzel will teach the second half. In just a short time you will experiment with the different possibilities that can be created with engraving the surface of the glass. You will work with the…
Find out more »Experimental Glass Engraving with Pavlína Čambalová
Two weeks. Starting with the basics of diamond wheel engraving, students will experiment with various textures, deep carving, overlaid glass engraving, printing engraved sheets, and more in order to carve ideas into the pure surface of glass. This process will help students look inside to find next steps, and to…
Find out more »Experimental Glass Engraving with Pavlína Čambalová
One week. Starting with the basics of diamond wheel engraving, students will experiment with various textures, deep carving, overlaid glass engraving, printing engraved sheets, and more in order to carve ideas into the pure surface of glass. This process will help students look inside to find next steps, and to…
Find out more »Glass Engraving: The Secret of Lithophane with Jiří Tesař
Lithophane is glass engraving in its most majestic form -- by cutting or sandblasting away varying amounts of the colour overlay, one can model three dimensional images on the glass. Wonderful glass paintings are created with exciting contrasts and subtle colour transitions. You will work with diamond wheels, or also…
Find out more »Glass Mixed Media: Re-discovering your own Stories with Keiko Mukaide
International Summer Academy: this course will focus upon our own stories, and relate them to a wonderful place. In the close surroundings of the academy we can explore the forest, old factories, a family graveyard or a chapel. We will find a location that offers a potential narrative, where our…
Find out more »Scratching the Surface with Hannah Smith
Printmaking, Coldworking, Laser Engraving, Imagery, 3-D Printing Combining flat glass and paper under pressure, this course will cover the subtleties of glass-plate printmaking while utilizing new technologies in glass etching. Demonstrations covering digital and physical techniques will take place in the Print Studio, BotLab and Cold Shop as students combine…
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