Kilnforming: Exploring the Glass Kiln

Welcome to the addictive world of kiln forming! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to hone your skills, this course has got you covered from A to Z. Kiln forming is all about shaping glass through precise temperature control, and we’ll be exploring everything from the basics to advanced techniques exploring color, pattern, and design.
You don’t need any prior experience—though it’s always a plus. Each week, we’ll dive into a new topic with engaging lectures and demos that will build your skills step-by-step. Expect to see your creativity spark as we cover a wide array of approaches to glass fusing and slumping.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of glass creations, personal samples of glass techniques, and a wealth of ideas to fuel your artistic journey.

Special Notes

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  No class 2/19.
  
  
  
  Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
  
  Paid studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

About the Instructor

Rachel Rader

Rachel Rader (she/her) is an artist and educator based in Richmond, Virginia. Rachel creates work that derives from her love of material exploration and her investigation of the enigmatic. In her current project Ancient Truth Investigators, she creates jewelry and sculptural objects that are central to the ongoing narrative delivered by the alter-egoes she personifies during her performances. Rachel is devoted to sharing her passion for the Craft materials that she utilizes in her work by teaching across the country. She has taught at institutions including Arrowmont School of Crafts, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Penland School of Crafts, UrbanGlass, and the Visual Arts Center.

Rachel holds a BFA in Crafts + Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a 2017 resident artist at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC as a part of the Artists’ Studios Program, and the recipient of a 2016 CGCA Flexible Fellowship at Wheaton Arts in Millville, NJ. She has shown her artwork in various galleries and museums including Alma’s RVA Gallery, The Brooklyn Metal Works Gallery, The Bullseye Gallery New York, Heller Gallery in NY, NY, Quirk Gallery in Richmond, VA, The Racine Art Museum in Racine, WI, The Society of Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Norfolk, VA and The Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, OR.

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