“Creative
Repetition with Fused Pattern Bars” - with Carmen Reynolds
March 16 –
18
Kiln formed pattern bars have had a
resurgence since glass blowers started picking them up to enhance their
forms. I’ve been using them in my fused
work for over 20 years and because of numerous requests, I’m offering a class
to share what I’ve learned over the years.
I first started making pattern bars because
it was a fun way to use up all the scraps we had. The lessons I learned were inspirational.
That’s where we’ll start on Day 1 of this class, making bars from odds and
ends. Once you see what happens when you act randomly you can then start to
understand how to control the patterns. Day 2 begins here, a more structured
pattern design. After we have designed
our pattern bar and get it firing, we’ll slice up the bars we made the previous
day and incorporate them into some fused work.
Once you’ve learned how to make pattern bars, then you need to explore
how to use them and that is exactly what Day 3 is all about, designing art
glass with pattern bars. We will slice our bars, explore designs and fire
another piece.
When you are finished with this class you
will have a greater understanding how to design kiln formed pattern bars,
create with the slices, use a saw to slice them and execute the firing
schedules. You’ll make three different pattern bars, fuse two complete pieces
and slump one.
You need to have a pretty solid knowledge of
fusing to understand the process in this class. It is limited to 8 students.
The cost is $550 and includes all the supplies you’ll use in class. You will
need to bring your own tools. The class runs from 9am – 4pm(ish) each day. If
you have more questions please feel free to call me at (503) 538-5281.
