Red Deer College Summer Series - Darren Petersen
Red Deer College’s Series of summer art and fine craft workshops always provide a wide array of classes and talented instructors such as .....
Darren Petersen
Darren Petersen is a professional glass artisan who exhibits his work across North America. He received a BFA in glass from the Alberta College of Art & Design. Inspired by the beauty and challenge of forming molten glass, he is particularly interested in venetian techniques and design. Darren lives in Red Deer where he operates a home-based studio full time.
Hot Glass - Hot Color
July 15, 2013 - July 19, 2013
There are many beautiful colors and color applications available to glassblowers. Color theory is a bit different for glassblowers compared to painters. In addition to the basics we also have to deal with the unique working characteristics of each glass color (softness, hardness, receptivity to heat, reducing, reacting, etc.). We’ll dig into the bag of tricks to explore hot glass color applications. Overlays, powders, cane and murrini, gold and silver leaf, layering color and pattern are among the techniques you will sample. Come prepared with ideas for vesselmaking and /or sculpture. You should have completed at least one beginner level Series class in glassblowing or comparable introduction to hot glass. Sign up!
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