Glass Casting Course

Learn glass casting in this weekend workshop in Queenscliff



2 x 6 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

$540 (Afterpay available)


Learn the creative art form of glass casting in this workshop on Queenscliff Lagoon down the way from the iconic manly beach. Take home a wealth of knowledge and several new cast sculptures.
This is a unique opportunity to study with the artist in her studio by the sea. You'll have an inspiring weekend and get the creative juices flowing.
This two-day workshop will take you on an intensive journey into the creative possibilities of kiln cast glass. Your instructor will demystify the casting process by teaching you how to model and form positives in clay to make simple open moulds.
You will start by modelling a small clay object and advance within the day to making a larger (fist volume size) clay sculpture.
This course will cater to all levels of ability. You can learn the basics of glass casting from start to finish with professional guidance.
If you're looking for fun art workshops or want to learn something new, try this exciting art where you'll explore a new medium and meet fellow creatives.
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome.
 
What you'll get
Students will take home two glass sculptures they will make over the weekend as well as lots of creative inspiration.
 
What to bring
Lots of enthusiasm!
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

30 Greycliffe Street, Queenscliff NSW

Glass Casting Course location
Your teacher

Sallie Portnoy
Sallie Portnoy
(G SPOT GLASS)

1k

Sallie Portnoy studied ceramics at NSCAD in Canada and Cofa in Sydney as well as her masters in glass at SCA. She has worked in glass and ceramics for more than 35 years & has taught children, teens and adults glass fusing, slumping, casting, mould making, mosaics and ceramics. Portnoy exhibits nationally and internationally and has won numerous awards and commissions for public art. She has taught workshops throughout Australia and Canada and at the Glass Furnace in Turkey, Corning Museum of Glass NY & Pilchuck Glass near Seattle. Portnoy has been teaching workshops from her studio on the Northern Beaches of Sydney since 1987.This is a unique opportunity to study with the artist in her studio by the sea. Have an inspiring week-end getting the creative juices flowing & take home a wealth of knowledge and two new cast sculptures.
This 2-day workshop will take students on an intensive journey into the creative possibilities of kiln cast glass. The instructor will demystify the casting process by teaching how to model and form positives in clay to make simple open moulds. The use of Gel-Flex rubber will also be demonstrated.
This course will cater to all levels of ability & will be fun!

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