Scientific Glassblowing, Spring 2024 (and again Spring 2025)
Learn, practice, and develop glassblowing skills through a series of hands on experiences in a small group setting. The course only meets for 1 hour a week on Fridays. Student then have access to the lab during open hours (M-F, 8am-5pm + some evenings) to practice and hone skills as they work towards creating a final project. Two sections are available. Though the course is called Scientific Glassblowing, the skills introduced are introductory level and can be applied to many areas outside of strict science; the course is perfect for art students looking to try glassblowing. A few demonstration artists will join the course this year. Prior visiting artists include local Indigenous artist Lea Littleleaf (@indigenousglass on instagram), and many more!
This course uses Pyrex (hard/borosilicate/scientific) glass, which is very different process than soft glass work; those experienced with soft glass may enjoy this alternative glasswork process.
4/1/24-6/15/24
1 credit course
Option 1: CH 410/510 F 12-1pm
Option 2: CH 410/510 F 2-3pm
Instructor: Dave Reingold, reingold@pdx.edu