Ché Rhodes: Glasstrophysics

 
Ché Rhodes: Glasstrophysics

Now that you have a basic understanding of the hotshop, how do you refine your approach and your process? This class will delve into the fundamentals of hotworking to help each student evolve their understanding of glass as a substance and material. Students in this class will work on developing their comprehension of how glass behaves in order to become more adept at knowing when and how to utilize conventional glassblowing techniques and processes as well as when and how to invent their own. Come prepared with creative projects and technical problems to solve.

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