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The goal of this workshop is for each student to create individuality within each vessel. We will be experimenting with the visible elements of our forms in order to determine and understand the limitations of the deep vessel forms. Through the use of color, enhancements with linear and non-linear elements, the exploration of reactive glasses and materials, challenging the process by varying the thickness of the form, and introducing imagery via several processes. Students will come out of the class with a a couple of deep vessel forms and a multitude of samples and experiments. The push will be for a more sculptural approach to your work and push your glass in a new direction rather than master a specific technique. Students will learn finishing and cold working, and ultimately how to present the vessel form as a sculptural form well thought out and presented. Throughout the workshop students will be encouraged to experiment thereby giving participants the confidence to expand on ideas once outside the classroom. Each student will leave the workshop with 2 deep slump vessels (2 different set of molds), 1 drop vessel, and an array of sample tiles and experiments small class size (maximum 3) so we can personalize this class a little bit! It will be a full on and fun 7-day workshop. Class dates: December 1-7, 2014

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Oatka School of Glass is a skills based teaching studio. We want you to have knowledge. We want you to work with our equipment. We want you to be comfortable working with the techniques that are taught here at the school, designing and constructing glass, cold working and displaying of your glass. Our goal is to have you leave us with confidence in your ability to work with glass and create uninhibited with your new found techniques! This is just one step on a long and exciting road! Our typical day is 10am to 5pm-ish. We provide all materials, tools and use of equipment and kilns. We provide all lunches (gourmet- complements of Amanda). We will do our best to accommodate your individual food needs. We watch videos on glass during lunch for your entertainment. This is glass immersion at its Best!! Join Us! Make new friends and develop new skills! If you are from out-of-town, we also have a Modified Bed and Breakfast at very reasonable rates located In Le Roy, New York (the Home Town of Jello). It is an 1825 Greek Revival Farmhouse backing up to the local golf course. Spouses of students are always welcome to join you at the House. It is a very relaxing get away for all who stay there! There are also many interesting area attractions and restaurants to enjoy.