Glass in Context: Part 2 - From Venice to Industrialization and Beyond

"Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it"

George Santayana - philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist

The history of glass is a rich resource, a tool to help facilitate the realization of ideas, as valuable asva blowpipe, kiln, pencil or paper. Knowledge of the field also helps to locate work in an historical context as well as assisting in the understanding of contemporary practice and issues. What is common to all types of glass is its inherent fluidity, which has always given glass objects their unique quality. As a result of these properties, glass has had, and still has, the widest application of any material. Through a series of presentations this class will look at some of these applications throughout history, including domestic, sculptural, and architectural.

Part 2: From Venice to Industrialisation and Beyond will be offered in Winter 2026.

Week 5 | January 20th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Industrialization and the Arts and Crafts Movement: 18th - 19th Century Glass.

Week 6 | February 17th 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Rise of the Artist: 19th–20th Century Glass

Week 7 | March 24th 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Rise of the Designer: 19th–21st Century Glass

Week 8 | April 21st 6:00pm - 7:30pm Studio Glass: 20th–21st Century Glass

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This is an in person event although a virtual option can be available for those who cannot attend in person.

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