I. Murrini will result in a Franchini-style shaded face and your signature cane. You will start with color mixing and blending which will be used to make shaded colors for a face. Eyes, nose and mouth cane will by built in the flame and then pulled down to a smaller size for component parts to construct the final face. In a like manner, letter canes will be assembled to create signature canes.
Location
All classes are held at our newly-renovated studio approximately 10 miles south of the City of Buffalo, NY. We think you will find our studio welcoming and comfortable. Click here for our location and directions to the studio.
Studio Equipment and Set-up:
Each station is equippedwith a Minor burner, with a dedicated propane and oxygen regulator and a hood. Students may bring their own torches as long as they have quick releases. We can accommodate both "A" and "B" connections. Please let us know if you are planning to bring your own torch so we can ensure adequate converters.
Clothing
Dress in layers. Plan for Buffalo weather. To provide adequate ventilation, windows may be open and the heating and air conditioning unit may not keep the studio at an ideal temperature. Please wear 80-100% cotton or wool clothing (synthetics melt if touched by hot glass), tie back long hair, wear closed toe shoes, and no loose jewelry. Long artificial nails may pose a hazard for beginners.
Food & drink
Participants are encouraged to keep themselves hydrated. Please bring your own water or other non-alcoholic beverages. There are several delis, grocery stores, and restaurants nearby.
The studio has a small refrigerator and microwave which students are welcome to use.
Parking
The studio has 10 complimentary parking spots right outside our door in our
There are a number of hotels/motels and a range of eating establishments within 5 miles of the studio. I have negotiated a discounted rate for participants at the Best Western Inn, a new hotel 1.5 miles from the studio. Here is a partial list of additional motels for your convenience: Holiday Inn Express, Red Roof Inn , Comfort Inn. Oma's Guest Haus is also across the street.
We are honored to have Loren Stump as our first guest instructor.
Loren's skill and commitment to his students' learning are legendary.
Be prepared to work late into the evening and take advantage of all Loren has to offer.
II. Sculptural Techniques will examine several different methods for achieving human body and animal sculptural forms. The techniques include cold assembly, hot sculpture, detail overlay, temperature control, tool use, drilling holes with hot tungsten pick, and the correct application of murrini.
This course is divided into three parts:
I. Murrini
II. Sculptural Techniques
III. Encasement
III. Encasement will produce a small floral paperweight. Floral setup techniques include using blended colors, ribbed cane and overlays as components for creating leaf stock, stems, buds, ball flowers, petals, and stamen. You will then assemble and arrange the floral components into a "setup" with a quick lesson in frit making to use as a background. A Stumpsucker will be used to vacuum encase a sculptural or floral setup in Schott crystal.
Class fees:
$1,250
FULL PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
Fees include all materials and equipment;
NOTE: Loren's classes typically run late into the evening, providing great value for your investment.
Reserving a seat
To reserve your seat, you must register and pay in full. We accept PayPal, credit cards (processed through PayPal) money orders, gift certificates, and personal checks.
Bringing in a guest artist is a wonderful opportunity , yet it is financially risky for a studio, especially a new one like ours. As a result we have established the following cancellation policy.
Cancellation by participant
Class fees for guest artists are non-refundable; however, if you need to cancel out of a class AND we are able to find a replacement for you, 80% of your class fee will be refunded by check within 30 days of receiving notice of your cancellation.
CancellationbyExpressive Glass
Expressive Glass reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes and workshops, or to change class instructors when necessary.
If Expressive Glass cancels, reschedules a class or workshop, or changes instructors for any reason, all registered participants will be informed as soon as possible and extended the opportunity to transfer to another class.
NOTE: If a participant chooses not to attend a rescheduled class, Expressive Glass will
fully refund the tuition and fees by check within 30 days of the cancellation.
