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Masterclass: Advanced Pattern Making in Glass – Ian Chadwick
Mon Oct 17 2022- 10:00 am - Fri Oct 21 2022- 4:30 pm
£775.00
Course Outline
Master advanced pattern making in fused glass In this intensive 5-day workshop with renowned glass artist Ian Chadwick. You will explore the potential in the arrangement of transparent colours to produce intriguing geometric patterns within two layers. Using Bullseye stringers, learn how to cut and arrange geometric components accurately, layering transparent linear patterns to create exciting, transformative effects.
Participants should ideally be of an intermediate level, accurate hand cutting of glass is fundamental to this class, although techniques to improve your cutting, and ultimately your confidence, will be covered. Ian will guide you through the whole process and you will create a fused glass panel and a drop through vase. As well as glass cutting guidance, Ian will offer instruction on the cold-working process of rim removal with Silicon Carbide.
Course Tutor - Ian Chadwick
Ian Chadwick has a background in sculpture and stained-glass window design, disciplines which he applies to his constantly evolving range of kiln-formed glass art. Glass as a medium is inspirational due to its abilities to transform light. The glass Ian produces is all created within a kiln. The kiln-forming technique of working glass involves constructing and deconstructing of glass elements to produce the end result. It is a deliberate, laborious technique where the glass is worked in its cold state and the end product is achieved by applying precision and patience.
Ian’s current range of work is deeply concerned with pattern building. Small pieces of coloured glass are arranged and melted in a kiln to produce a sheet of kaleidoscopic, coloured glass which is then formed to the desired shape. This work embodies Ian’s interest in the esoteric art of sacred geometry, commonly found in the rose windows of cathedrals and the mandalas of eastern religious lore.