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Glass Weekend Workshop at Salem Art Works Festival of Fire


  • Salem Art Works 19 Cary Lane Salem, NY, 12865 (map)

Salem Art Works is a nonprofit art center and sculpture park located in rural upstate New York. Its Festival of Fire is now in its twelfth year and celebrates all media found & forged in fire. Students from across the nation will come together to share techniques, ideas and resources in iron casting, ceramics, glass blowing as well as blacksmithing. 

The Glass Workshop will be led by guest artist team Grant and Erin Garmezy, during the 2018 Intercollegiate Festival of Fire. Learn how to utilize flame-worked glass components and the "ins and outs" of hot sculpting glass in a collaborative, team-oriented manner in Salem Art Works glass studio. This intensive workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the weekend! 

Cost
Festival of Fire registration is $125 per person; includes camping and meals
Glass Workshop participation is an additional registration fee of $275 per person

Schedule
Thursday, September 20, 2018
6-8 pm / Participant arrival

Friday, September 21, 2018
10am / Student work-day with guest artists

Saturday, September 22, 2018
9-12:00 pm / Grant and Erin Garmezy Demos
1-4:00 pm / Grant and Erin Garmezy Demos
6-7:00 pm / Keynote speech by Grant and Erin Garmezy

Sunday, September 23, 2018
9 am / Unload annealer

Earlier Event: August 20
Pilchuck Session 6