News and Classes
AN OLD-SCHOOL APPROACH TO COLOR
Paul Trautman $250 + $25 material fee
Eugene Glass School – November 1-2 Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm
Intermediate to Advanced
If you have ever marveled at the beauty of colored borosilicate glass, you have Paul Trautman to thank. The originator of boro colored rod has plenty of wisdom and experience to share in this two-day, hands-on class. Topics will include: diluting, blending and mixing pre-made colors into your own custom palette; mixing various chemicals into glass for unique colors; and some of Paul’s favorite oldschool lab techniques, like making hollow ground-glass stoppers for bottles. The curriculum will be partly student-driven; Paul will adjust to the level of the students in the class. However, torch experience is required for participation in this workshop. It will be geared toward borosilicate glass, but Paul also makes 104 COE soft-glass and can discuss the color properties of both. The primary goal of this class is to help the student gain flexibility and versatility with color in the torch flame.
http://www.eugeneglassschool.org/_PDFs/2008-2nd-Session-Catalog.pdf
Eugene Glass School, 575 Wilson Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402, Telephone: (541) 342-2959
WORKING THE TRAUTMAN REACTIVE 104's
Jenny Newtson. $250; Lunch, TAG glass, and mandrels for use in class provided.
The Mandrel, Redondo Beach CA. Jan 31st & Feb 1st 10am - 5pm
Beginner to Intermediate
Partly art, partly science. The new silver glass colors are a wonderful addition to the soft glass palette, but are you getting all you can out of these colors? In this 2 day class students will get a review of the colors in the TAG 104 line and learn tips, tricks, and techniques to work these colors. Students will also learn proper torch settings for reducing and striking them. Jenny Newtson, the 104 glass specialist at Trautman Art Glass will share good combinations to go with the reactive glasses, and how to get maximum bang for your buck. You will need enough torch experience to understand the instructor's terminology. For example, Jenny will explain the difference between "reducing" "neutral" and "oxidizing" flames, and between "striking" and "reducing" a glass. However, you will will need to know what she means by "candles" in the torch flame, and how to set your own torche for a usual neutral setting.
http://www.themandrel.com/January_February.html
The Mandrel, 553 Mary Ann Drive, Redondo Beach CA. 90278. Telephone: (310) 413-9789