Teacher: Eili Soon
Discover the ancient art of sandcasting, a unique technique where molten glass is poured into a sand mold to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces.
You'll learn the entire process, from preparing the mold to pouring the molten glass. Unleash your creativity as you design and create your own unique glass sculpture using clay or found objects. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of molten glass being poured into your sand mold. Finally, learn cold-working techniques to refine your glass sculpture and bring it to perfection.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautiful, handmade glass sculpture and a newfound appreciation for the artistry of glassblowing.
Tools and materials used in the workshop: glass, clay, paper, drawing materials, coldworking, glass powder colors.
Eili Soon is a talented Estonian glass artist born in 1983. She studied Glass Art and Art Education at the Academy of Art, Tallinn. Soon's work encompasses various techniques, including freehand blowing, mold blowing, canework, and cold-working.
She runs Glassblowing Studio PUHU, creating both personal art and contemporary Estonian glass designs. Soon is also actively involved in the art community, curating exhibitions, teaching glassblowing, and researching Estonian glass history.
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