Creative Foundations: Intro to Flameworking

Name: Creative Foundations: Intro to Flameworking
Start: 2025-02-08T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Peabody Essex Museum

Schedule

Sat Feb 08 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA

Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 1—4 pm
In-person event
Location: PEM’s Studio Glass Gallery and North Shore Glass Studio (16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA)
Members $39; nonmembers $49
Materials $60
Advance registration recommended; space is limited. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 5.
Ages 18 and up admitted.
Register Here: pem.org/events/creative-foundations-intro-to-flameworking
All supplies are provided, and participants will leave with their own flameworked pendant.
No previous experience with flameworking is required. Beginners welcome!
Participants are expected to drive to the glass studio following the gallery tour. Carpooling is encouraged, and free parking is available at the studio.
In celebration of the Peabody Essex Museum's stunning Studio Glass collection, join us for a flameworking workshop that blends art history and hands-on creativity.
The workshop begins with a gallery talk led by Sarah Chasse, Curator-at-Large, who will provide insights into the significance and artistry of the Studio Glass collection. Featuring works by more than 40 influential glass artists from the 20th century to today, the collection is renowned for its variety in form, scale and technique, offering a breathtaking display of contemporary glass art. Following the gallery tour, participants will drive to North Shore Glass School for a hands-on flameworking experience.
Follow step-by-step instructions to create your own flameworked glass pendant. Learn how to melt glass rods, shape your creation and incorporate vibrant colors. Throughout the process, the instructor will provide personalized feedback and support, ensuring that everyone feels confident and inspired as they bring their artistic visions to life.
PEM’s Creative Foundations classes (for ages 18 and up) aim to engage both complete beginners and lifelong learners looking to deepen their artistic knowledge. These classes connect participants with PEM’s collection and exhibitions and are led by guest artists and PEM curators.
Meet the Instructors:
Sarah Chasse
As Curator-at-Large at the Peabody Essex Museum, Sarah Chasse has extensive experience in showcasing diverse art forms. Her gallery talk will focus on PEM's Studio Glass collection, offering participants a deep dive into the artistry and craftsmanship behind contemporary glassmaking.
North Shore Glass School
Located in Salem, MA, North Shore Glass School is home to a vibrant community of glass artists and teachers. Their expert instructors guide participants through the fascinating world of glassblowing, demonstrating how heat, tools and artistic vision come together to shape molten glass into beautiful works of art.
Matthew Cronin
Matthew Cronin is glass artist, sculptor and teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching and working in the medium of glass. A native of Marblehead, Massachusetts, Cronin was first entranced by glass art while studying visual arts at the University of Hartford in Connecticut, where he graduated with a B.A. in painting and sculpture. He has since taught classes for Massachusetts College of Art, Boston University and Salem State University. For seven years prior to opening North Shore Glass School, Cronin was the studio manager and senior instructor at Diablo Glass School in Boston. His work has been on display at museums, galleries and private collections throughout the country. He and his wife live in Marblehead with their young children.