Penelope Rakov Lee: "Murrine Doesn't Have To Be So Scary"
We are excited to welcome Penelope Rakov Lee back to the Bay Area Glass Institute to share her glassworking techniques in her class "Murrine Doesn't Have To Be So Scary", which will take place from April 29th through May 3rd, 2026. To celebrate Penelope's artwork and her class here at BAGI, we will host a Community Night on May 1st at 7:00 pm featuring a brief artist talk by Rakov and a live glass art demonstration, which all are welcome to attend.
The goal of the five-day intensive," Murrine Doesn't Have To Be So Scary", is to break down the best workflow for success in constructing and using murrine. Because of its complexity, murrine can be intimidating, but by slowing down and really looking at how to best approach each step in the process, we can achieve the kinds of patterns that can seem impossible.
This class will cover:
- How to pull successful cane.
- How to build simple, and complex bundles.
- When to work hot, and when to work cold.
- What to look for when cutting murrine for the hot shop, the kiln studio, and other\applications.
- How to set up a plate for patterned roll ups.
- And finally, how to manage your piece with all those murrines…
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Penelope Rakov Lee is an internationally renowned glass artist, best known for her intricate murrine work. She has degrees from Alfred University and the Tyler School of Art, where she developed her love of glass layering, originally based on the Murano tradition know as murrine. She is known for her innovative techniques that create intricate patterns as well as for the jewelry and sculptures she makes with them. Penelope has taught classes and workshops in the US and abroad, including at the International Festival of Glass in Stourbridge, England; Pilchuck Glass School; The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, Tyler School of Art; and Salem County Community College. Learn More
