Two Day Pate de Verre with Catarina Cubelo

In this two day workshop, come and have fun making a one of a kind Pãte de verre bowl. Pâte de Verre is a kiln-formed technique utilizing finely crushed glass frit, mixed with water and a binding agent which is applied to the surface of a refractory mold. The resulting object can be highly detailed, delicate, or of granular form. You can use the clay from the studio to make your own bowl, bring something ready if you want to spend time perfecting it at home or don ́t worry if you are not good with clay we can take a mold from a pre-existing plastic bowl from the studio. Due to the short class and the painstaking activity of pate de verre the bowls have to be a simple design but not without still remaining beautiful. First 2h will be spent making your clay and making your mold. After a break, you will spend the rest of your time packing your glass. In the second class you will learn how to demold your piece from your refractory mold and how to do simple finishes in the cold-shop.

Dimensions can ́t exceed 3 inches in either direction.

What to Expect: Participants can expect to leave with at least 1 object. Clean-up time is included in the duration of class, and usually the last 20 minutes of class are dedicated to cleaning your workstation. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page.

Kilnforming work involves a mix of seated and standing activities. A particulate respirator mask is required when working with fine glass powders or unloading kilns after firing and would be provided for you if needed. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity. To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 14 and up.

Pick-up: The glass needs to be fused in the kiln and cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work.

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass.

We recommend registering for classes early to reserve your spot! We base materials, and teacher needs off of student enrollment. Early registration not only guarantees your spot in class, but also helps to ensure the class will run. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled within two weeks of the start date of class. Contact our Registrar of Education, Ari Eshoo, at [email protected] if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass.

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