Our summer 2010 program is comprised of courses whose themes are based on the talents, insights and experiences of instructors that hail from all corners of the globe, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Korea and the US.

Among the highlights of the 2010 course offerings are classes that explore ways that neon can be powered with solar energy and other contemporary illumination possibilities; a rediscovery of pâte de verre with two self-taught masters; flameworking with furnace glass; and the use of digital technology and video to investigate glassworking phenomena.

The summer 2010 program also features concentrations in painting and drawing, cold and hot surface exploration and sculpting, and many of the innovative construction and assembly methods used in contemporary glass forming, canework, gobletmaking, installation, hot casting for sculpture, flameworking, painting with enamels, and stained glass. Kiln forming is offered in every session for different experience levels, and features a range of techniques and sculptural applications.

Each session is characterized by collaboration and great potential for interdisciplinary cross-over in a wide assortment of techniques and media. Please download the catalog for individual course descriptions, instructor bios and details about each session’s artists in residence.