Masterclass: Devious Drinking Devices – Marc Barreda
Thu 13 November- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
£895.00
Course Outline
Trick glasses, a playful phenomenon of Renaissance Europe, are drinking glasses that surprise or fool the drinker. In the 16-18th centuries glassblowers brought this mischief into the world, now bring it back into the hotshop with a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. Netherlands-based glass artist, Marc Barreda will teach you the basics of the original trick glasses. You will use this to create new designs, then build on these techniques using contemporary tools and innovations. The project will culminate in an event of revelry, excitement, and a bit of embarrassment for willing students. No matter the trick or game or illusion, the best thing that trick glasses do is bring people together.
This is an advanced glassblowing class and previous experience is essential. If you are unsure, please get in touch
Marc Barreda
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams College, Marc started a career in the arts, working as a mixed-media sculptor and training as a glassblower. He developed an understanding of glass by working for a variety of artists and by taking and assisting at classes at glass schools around the United States and Europe. This commitment to the medium opened a variety of doors for him, both domestically and abroad. In 2005, Marc made his first trip to Holland to help develop the Vrij Glas Foundation. In 2009, he moved to Amsterdam full time to pursue a master's degree at Sandberg Institute, the graduate program of the Rietveld Academie. His work is shown internationally and is housed in the collections of The Creative Glass Center of America, the Museo Nacional del Vidrio in Spain, the Nationaal Glasmuseum of the Netherlands, and elsewhere. Marc also works with acclaimed artists and designers to help realize their ideas in glass and teaches at the KABK in The Hague. In the summer, Marc is also a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska.