2020 GLASS WORKSHOPS
The workshop schedule is coming together for 2020.
If you'd like to arrange for private instruction in my studio, please contact me. I'd love to hear from you.
I'll also be happy to schedule a workshop for you and others - up to 4 people total.
I'll also be happy to schedule a workshop for you and others - up to 4 people total.
Workshop Descriptions
Layered Glass Landscape Workshop
Learn to build luminous, three-dimensional layered glass landscapes using glass particles and powders.
You'll build the landscapes from start to finish and explore all facets of the process: Discover tricks of the trade - multiple ways to express the beauty of the landscape in glass:
In this workshop you’ll create:
Dates Two weekends
Friday - Sunday, July 10-12 Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19 Limit 4 participants Glass experience required Workshop Hours Daily 10AM—5PM Tuition $925, includes materials $475 deposit with registration, Balance due 30 days prior to workshop Location Steph Mader Glass Studio Whidbey Island, Washington 425-628-9032 (message) Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com TO REGISTER: Email: Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com I am happy to answer any questions you might have, arrange your registration and send you more workshop & lodging information. |
Working with Frit & Powders
Workshop Exploring Lace Glass, Erosion Glass & Frit Sculpting/Drawing
By controlling glass size, volume and heat/time, you can make glass develop large or small abstract hole patterns or mimic the look of rods & stringers.
In this workshop, you will:
Projects: You’ll create at least three projects, including a large-holed enamel-surface wall piece, a sheet of glass lace and a frit-drawn sculpture, plus several test and technique samples. Dates
Beginners are welcome Workshop Hrs Sat & Sun 10-5 Tuition $360 including materials $180 deposit at registration Balance due 30 days before the workshop Location Steph Mader Glass Studio Whidbey Island, Washington 425-628-9032 You can make your deposit via PayPal, check or card TO REGISTER: Email: Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com I am happy to answer any questions you might have, arrange your registration and send you more workshop & lodging information. |
Kiln Casting
This workshop will give you a solid grounding in open-face kiln casting, so you feel confident producing this kind of work in your own studio.
BUILDING THE CLAY MODEL
Dates 4 days
Limit 4 participants Some glass experience is necessary Workshop Hrs 10-5 daily Tuition $565 Materials and tools are provided $285 deposit at registration Balance due 30 days before workshop Location Steph Mader Glass Studio Whidbey Island, Washington 425-628-9032 (message) Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com TO REGISTER: Email: Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com I am happy to answer any questions you might have, arrange your registration and send you more workshop & lodging information. |
Lost Wax Kiln Casting
Learn the basics of the lost wax method. The purpose of this workshop is to give you a solid grounding in kiln casting, so you feel confident producing this kind of work in your own studio.
We'll explore all the technical aspects of kiln casting: BUILDING THE WAX MODEL
Dates 5 days
Limit 4 participants Some glass experience is helpful Workshop Hrs 10-5 daily Tuition $850 Materials fee for glass may apply All other materials and tools are provided $425 deposit at registration Balance due 30 days before workshop Location Steph Mader Glass Studio Whidbey Island, Washington 425-628-9032 (message) Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com TO REGISTER: Email: Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com I am happy to answer any questions you might have, arrange your registration and send you more workshop & lodging information. |
Sgraffito Glass Workshop
I'll be happy to schedule a 2-day workshop for you and a friend (up to 4 people)
Make it a little studio party!
Learn to make fused glass with designs that look like block printing. It’s all glass - glossy and permanent.
In this workshop you’ll learn the process from start to finish. You will:
Projects: You’ll create at least four projects, plus various technique samples. These will include a little bowl, a small square plate, a multi-color tile and a piece of wall art. |
Dates 2 days, privately scheduled
Limit 4 participants No experience necessary Workshop Hrs Sat & Sun, 10-5 daily Tuition $360; includes all materials & tools $180 deposit with registration Balance due 30 days before the workshop You can make your deposit via PayPal, check or card Location Steph Mader Glass Studio Whidbey Island, Washington 425-628-9032 (message) Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com TO REGISTER: Email: Steph@ToltRiverStudios.com I am happy to answer any questions you might have, arrange your registration and send you more workshop & lodging information. |