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Dan Klein Associates
London, UK
Kiln-Cast Glass Course With Colin Reid [ 3 April 2009 ]
This is a rare chance to do a 5 day kiln-casting workshop with leading practitioner Colin Reid in his well equipped studio in Stroud. Suitable for beginners to learn the basics or the more experienced to explore in more depth. It will be a practical, hands-on workshop; you will get dirty and learn by doing. There will also be comprehensive theory sessions and demonstrations covering all the essential topics, plus slide talks on a wide range of work. You will work fast at first, so everyone gets something in the kiln on day one and gets the basic techniques under their belt. Then there will be time for a more considered approach to individual pieces. Some of the areas covered in depth will be: kiln-casting both by lost wax and other techniques, rubber moulds, refractory moulds, firings and annealing, coldworking. The studio is well equipped with a range of kilns and an extensive cold-working setup. Materials are included. The group will be limited to 10 and Colin will be assisted by TA’s. Expect an intensive, creative, fun workshop, full of information and possibilities. Stroud lies in the SW of England in the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds. It is under Read full listing…