I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse! (A 5-day crash course in American-style Venetian techniques)
I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse! (A 5-day crash course in American-style Venetian techniques)
From your instructor Jason McDonald: The Czechs, Swedes, and Germans, among others, have venerable glass making traditions but (in my opinion) the workshops of the Venetian lagoon, particularly those of the 16th century, produced some of the finest blown glass objects the world has ever known. Join me as I introduce the basics of this style of working, as understood from an American studio perspective. In this class we will cover the first steps in blowing thin footed vessels. The class will be a “skills and drills” type course with demos in the morning and a lot of practice in the afternoon.
By the end of this course you will have a solid foundation in:
● Bringing a great punty and learning how to spot the ones you should avoid.
● Making and receiving thin blown feet.
● Creating a “bulletproof” neckline that breaks well. Consistently.
● Gathering the right amount of glass
● Straightening a piece both on the pipe and on the punty
● Taking a piece off the punty with increased success
As difficult to produce as they are fun to look at, goblets are a challenge that have captured my attention and, if you're reading this probably yours too. The motto of this class will be “fail quickly”. Don’t plan to bring more home from this “crash course” than good working habits that you can apply to your practice, but leave room to surprise yourself!
In Studio Dates: Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12
Onsite Housing available beginning Sunday, September 7. Check out by Saturday, September 13 at 11am
Max: 9 Students ( All skill levels - Beginners welcome )
Cost: $1,100 per student + housing
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*NEW* Housing available onsite! Students of “I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse!” may arrange their stay at Starworks' new onsite artist housing for the duration of the workshop. Starworks charming campus, well-equipped studios, and shared eating & living spaces create a community atmosphere conducive to creativity and collaboration.
There are three room options available:
Option A: Larger Private Bedroom with Private Bath - $1,365 (3 available)
Option B: Smaller Private Bedroom with Private Bath - $1,050 (2 available)
Option C: Private Bedroom with Shared Bath - $819 (4 available)
Additional details on housing are available at the bottom of this page.
Please direct any questions to contact@starworksnc.org or call 910-428-9001
Additional Onsite Housing Details:
Option A: 150 sq ft room with private bathroom and shared kitchen
Option B: 115 sq ft room with private bathroom and shared kitchen
Option C: 130 sq ft room with shared bathroom and shared kitchen
Prices include utilities. No pets are allowed.
All bedrooms rooms have a bed, night shelf, bedside lamp, and clothes rod/shelf. Linens and towels are provided.
The shared kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker. There are silverware, plates, mugs, glasses, pots and pans, etc.
There is a shared kitchen and living area. Entire building equipped with AC & heat.
En Suite bathrooms have shower, sink, and toilet. For shared bathrooms, all on 2nd floor, there are two shower rooms and two sink & toilet rooms.
Registrants are welcome to arrive and check in to their housing as early as September 7. Check-out will be by 11am September 13.
Discounts and refunds are not available to students who arrive late or depart early from their housing accommodation.
Option A is ADA accessible. If you require ADA accessible housing, please select Option A for your housing accomodations.