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Glass Sculpture Class

Oct 10, 2024

Age at least 12 yrs but less than 99y 11m 3w, Mixed

Z- Arts/Crafts

Activity locationPeter Patterson Glassworks, 888 Tower Road, Unit E Mundelein

Description

Class will be 2-3 hours based on the number of enrollees. Each person will get a tour of the Studio, Gallery and Hot Shop, and a short, educed art and glass blow. The group will also receive a Demonstration of a Blown Art Glass Piece at the end of class. Each person will get to make three sculptural art glass pieces. Each piece will be different and feature a different technique. Each person will be able to pick out their own colors for their art pieces. (Egg, Pyramid, 3-Sided Freeform).

Pieces will NOT be ready to take home on the same day. This is because they have to cool down after being made and cooling times vary from 24 to 48 hours.

Anyone under 16 must have a parent/guardian attend the class with the child. Everyone under the age of 18 needs a parent/guardian to sign a waiver.

Activity meeting dates

Oct 10, 2024

Thu6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

More Information

SupervisorJulie O'Toole

Number of sessions1

Registration dates

ResidentsFrom Aug 7, 2024 9:00 AM

Non-residentsFrom Aug 14, 2024 9:00 AM

Peter Patterson Glass Studio

I have been working with glass for over 45 years. My education includes a BFA from the Cleveland School of Art, Cleveland Ohio. I have also studied extensively at the Penland School of Craft, Penland, North Carolina. Working with Master Glassblowers, learning their different techniques and styles, and incorporating that knowledge into my own glass artwork. Out of all mediums, I find that glass is the most intriguing. When it's hot, glass is soft, pliable When glass is cold, it becomes hard and brittle. The amazing thing is that when it's hot, glass can be shaped or molded into almost anything. When it's cold it can also be shaped, ground, or sandblasted into almost anything as well. In both cases it has the ability to inflict an injury such as a burn or laceration. Working with glass and all its mysterious properties is a constant challenge. I am best known for my vast experience with different techniques and styles that I showcase in my different series. The inspiration for my different series comes from a variety of things including life experiences, scuba diving, working plant knowledge, graphic design and nature itself. For me, Glass creates an emotional response from spiritual to erotic. This can be seen in the different series that I create. I would like other people to be able to feel these same emotional responses thru my artwork. In the last decade I have felt compelled to give back to the community some of the knowledge about glass and glassblowing. I have taught classes in glassblowing using the different techniques I have acquired over the years. The students come away with a better understanding of glass and its properties. I continue to challenge myself in developing new styles and techniques to be seen in future series. Come and experience for yourself the wonders of hot glass thru your own interpretation of my work.

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