NOTICEBOARD
Making Fused Glass Bowls Workshop
This workshop introduces you to the most popular form of kiln working. You will prepare a number of tests on the first day, using a variety of materials - metals, frits, confetti, mica, stringers and even cut glass. Discussions of kiln forming basics – glass, mould materials, firings, etc – will be interspersed with demonstrations and actual making. A few bowls will be produced over the two days.
This workshop is held in a large, bright and airy (but warm) working studio. The workshops are limited to a maximum of six people to give you individual attention. All kiln-forming classes are taught using Bullseye glass - the première fusing glass. All tools and materials (and where relevant, the kiln firings) are provided in the workshop fees, which in this case is £150.
All workshops begin at 10:00 and run to at least 4:30
Booking: A deposit of £50 is required to book your place. For further information contact: Steve Richard at Verrier, Studio 8, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G312HF. Telephone: 0771 883 1117, e-mail: s.richard@verrier-scotland.demon.co.uk
Leaded Glass Workshop
This workshop is appropriate for novices as well as experienced people. It introduces you to the traditional skills of making stained glass windows. You will produce one panel from a stock design or your own. You will be taken through the skills of complex glass scoring and breaking, leading, soldering and finishing through a variety of exercises.
This workshop is held in a large, bright and airy (but warm) working studio. The workshops are limited to a maximum of six people to give you individual attention. All tools and materials are provided in the workshop fee, which is £150 for this workshop.
All workshops begin at 10:00 and run to at least 4:30 each day.
Booking: A deposit of £50 is required to book your place. For further information contact: Steve Richard at Verrier, Studio 8, 77 Hanson Street, Glasgow G312HF. Telephone: 0771 883 1117, e-mail: s.richard@verrier-scotland.demon.co.uk
SGS 2008 Exhibition
You will have seen from the Newsletter that the submission date for the exhibition is June 7th. You may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration.
To submit entries should not weigh more than 5kg if hanging, and stained glass panels not bigger than 75x75cm. Each entry should contain the following:
One artist's statement, max 100words
For EACH exhibit an image of the piece as a whole, its title, dimensions, materials/methods used, weight, and total selling price (gallery takes 1/3rd of total). It it needs special lighting this must accompany the piece.
Entries should be sent on a disc, clearly labeled with your name and contact details. Images should be JPEG, and not less than 500 pixels in each dimension.
Send entries to Liz Cull, at 1 The Lade, Edinburgh EH14 7LB
Craftscotland's three exciting opportunities tosell your work
1.'Craftscotland at Homes and Interiors Scotland 2008- 29-31st August'.
You could have, at a subsidised rate, (£500 instead of £1440) a 3x2m space from 29th to 31st August. If you are interested contact
www.craftscotland.org/craftscotland-opportunities.html
2. Craftscotland is launching a limited edition collection of contemporary Scottish Craft online sales for 6 months. Aplications are invited to propose for up to 5 pieces.Use either of the websites listed here.
3. Co[]ect 2009 is organised by the Crafts Council and has built a reputation as the best fair in Europe presenting contemporary crafts. If you are interested in applying, use the above website or
www.craftscotland.org/trgandopportunities.html
Just seen that the deadline is friday 18th April, but if you are interested for future years, make a note of the website.
The British Society of Scientific Glassblowers
The 48th Annual Symposium of the BSSG will take place between 14-16th August at the Grosvenour Hotel in Stratford upon Avon 2008.
If you are a member and wish to attend or get more information, email
ian.pearson@dounreay.com
If you are a glass blower of any sort and are interested in what BSSG do, contact Ian (an SGS member) to find out.
Job Opportunity Glass Designer/Glassmaker
Salary £15,000 p.a. with 5 weeks holiday a year - working 5 days over 7 including bank holidays
Reporting to: Executive Director
Main Purpose: To assist in the development and management of the Hot Glass Studio at The World of Glass, as both an integral part of the visitor experience and as a profit making enterprise in its own right.
Key Result Areas:
Assist with the production of a range of goods, which can be made during public demonstrations
Undertake commission work using basic designs (plates, etc) and adapted TWOG ranges,
as well as working on a basic trophy selection.
Produce the existing and future TWOG Studio ranges for sale in the retail unit.
Assist with the management, implementation and control of the demonstration programme and ensure maximum coverage so that visitor expectations are met and a sufficient level of demonstrations are delivered each day. Demonstrations must entertain, engage and educate the visitors
Implement a procedural standard for staff for all activities taking place within the glass workshops. These must be in line with current health and safety practices.
Take shared responsibility for the routine maintenance of the glass workshops and the equipment within them and control a programme of specialist maintenance for the equipment.
Manage access to equipment for staff, artists in residence and student placements and provide guidance and training for anyone using the equipment.
Take shared responsibility for your own professional development by undertaking specialist and general training to develop your own portfolio of work.
Represent The World of Glass at the appropriate trade and professional events.
Produce one new TWOG range per year, which will be co-signed/branded
Take shared responsibility with the Executive Director for the development and implementation of a stock control system; to place orders for raw materials, equipment and packaging as necessary, with the countersigning authority of the Executive Director
Design, plan, produce and supply a range of glass items for sale in the retail unit, through mail order and as special commissions.
Act as Duty Manager on a rota basis.
Any other duties as reasonably requested in accordance with the needs of the business
To apply please send a C.V to:
Lesley Blakemore
Personnel and Admin Manager
The World of Glass
Chalon Way East
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 1BX
Telephone 01744 22766 ext. 222
Pearsons Glass Presents- Enamel Pens
For use on glass, metals and ceramics. High quality enamels that fire
“into” the glass. Simply let it dry and fire up to between 750 and 900 ºC on any
glass. There are 17 different colours which can be intermixed to produce any number of
shades. The enamel is lead free suitable for use on tableware.
Pearsons Glass
65 James Watt Place
East Kilbride
G74 5HG
Tel: 01355-230-175
Email: info@pearsonsglass.co.uk
The Balvenie artisan awards
This award is free to enter. Entries accepted until 30th May 2008.Categories include, Outstanding support of future artisans. Best start-up business based on a traditional craft or skill. Artisan apprentice of the year. Top accolade, artisan of the year. Prizes from £1500, and a selection of whiskies to £4000.
If interested, check out www.thebalvenie.com
An entry form, and more details from 01578 722690 or email yvonne@artisanpr.co.uk
Donations appeal for the Perth Museum
The Vincent Ysart vase is a unique and special piece of Vasart glass that was made with love by Vincent Ysart as a birthday gift for his wife Catherine in the 1950's.
The vase was acquired in the 1980's from Vincent's widow, by Frank Andrews, co-author of the book Ysart Glass (published 1990); it was featured on the jacket of the book and in most of the press reviews when the book was launched.
Now it needs to be sold and, ideally, this unique piece should be held in a museum collection for everyone to see and enjoy, preferably in Scotland where the item was made.
The Perth Museum & Art Gallery would like to buy this vase and a price has been agreed subject to them obtaining the necessary funding. They will need support from glass collectors and enthusiasts to help raise the money.
By making a donation to the Perth Museum to help pay for this vase you can ensure it is available for anyone to see and enjoy in the future. All payments will be refunded if the Museum are unable to raise the agreed amount.
If you would like to contribute the person to contact is:
Sandra Martin, Art Officer
Perth Museum & Art Gallery
78 George Street, Perth, Scotland PH1 5LB
Telephone: 01738 632488