Compression Expression Workshop with Master Artist Bud Spindt

Registration Closes on April 26, 2024

Compression Expression Workshop with Master Artist Bud Spindt

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you added pressure to a stack of glass? Express your creativity with a little bit of mystery on what you will get in the Compression Expression Workshop with Bud Spindt. Also known as SMOOSH!

Join us for our Summer Session Workshop! Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, May 4, from 9 AM - Noon for two, 3-hour sessions.

Description of This Technique:

In this workshop we learn how to compress multiple layers of fused glass between weighted kiln shelves, creating truly unique and surprising imagery in 3mm thin glass that can be slumped into functional plates and bowls, or just left flat as an art piece.

Instruction Includes:

• Glass selection and stacking setup for firing, including assembly of reactive, dichroic and iridized glass design options
• Proper preparation of kiln shelves and kiln setup for “Compression” firing, including firing schedule
• Cleanup of “Compressed” glass using a sandblaster to achieve a clean surface
• Preparation for 2nd kiln firing to achieve fire polish or matte finish.
• Slump mold options

Glass to Bring:

• Scrap glass, including glass that’s been fired already
• Clear and colored sheet glass
• Stringers and noodles
• Dichroic glass
• Irid glass
• Colored frits

(Scrap glass also available for sale during class for $8/lb.)

Tools to Bring:

• Glass cutter
• running pliers
• safety goggles
• Elmers glue clear.

What to Wear:

• Closed toe shoes
• Long pants

Location:

Temple Emanu-El, 2500 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96817
(Turn Left onto Jack Lane from Pali Hwy., and make your first left into the parking lot).

Note: Please do not bring outside scrap glass to class, we only use COE 96 glass and can not guarantee the glass you purchased elsewhere is the right coefficient for our firing schedule. COE 90 or non-fusing glass will contaminate our work space and cause problems if it gets into our scrap glass that is for sale.

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