Discover the intricate art of encalmo in this comprehensive two-day course, designed to teach students how to seamlessly fuse "cups" of glass together to create clean pattern changes in their work. This technique, known for its precision and visual impact, allows for the creation of distinct color and pattern divisions, resulting in advanced designs. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to graft the glass with your team.
Class Overview:
Date & Time: January 26th and February 2nd
Duration: 2 Days
What You'll Learn:
-Encalmo Fundamentals: Understand the fundamentals of encalmo, including heat management, alignment, and timing to achieve flawless joins between different sections of glass.
-Cup Construction: Learn the process of blowing and shaping individual “cups” that will be fused together, focusing on consistency in size, thickness, and heat retention.
-Seamless Fusing: Master the delicate technique of joining cups to create smooth, clean pattern transitions and sharp lines without distortion.
-Pattern Design: Explore ways to incorporate encalmo into your glass designs, experimenting with color and pattern to create distinctive pieces.
Materials Required: All necessary tools, glass, and materials will be provided. Students should bring their creativity and readiness to focus on fine detail work.
Who Should Attend: This course is for intermediate glassblowers who have a solid foundation in basic techniques and want to refine their skills with more advanced processes. If you have only experienced glass blowing through BRGC, you must have completed the intermediate course to be eligible for this workshop.
What to Expect:
-Hands-On Instruction: Each session will offer extensive practice with personalized coaching to help you achieve precision in your joins and pattern work.
-Detailed Demonstrations: In-depth demonstrations will break down each step of the encalmo process, from blowing the cups to executing flawless fusions.
-Collaborative Learning: Work alongside peers in a supportive environment where creativity and technical improvement are encouraged.
Takeaway: By the end of this two-week course, you’ll have a strong command of the encalmo technique, allowing you to create sophisticated, clean pattern changes in your work. Gain the confidence to integrate this advanced method into your glassblowing repertoire and produce pieces with seamless color and pattern transitions.
**All ticket purchases are non refundable so please make sure you are able to attend before committing**
