Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Continuing Education | Summer 2008 Courses

DESCRIPTION
Students are introduced to the techniques, tools and equipment used in fabricating and assembling glass objects. We will cover the equipment and technical information needed to cut, grind, polish, drill and sandblast glass. Proper use and maintenance of all equipment is stressed. Emphasis is placed on personal expression as well as technical proficiency.

INSTRUCTOR
Glass Artist Mary Ann Babula holds an MFA from MassArt and a BFA from Illinois State University. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship, and has studied and taught at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, WA.

DESCRIPTION
Students are introduced to basic glassblowing techniques used to make vessels and sculptural forms. Throughout the course, progressively more difficult assignments teach new concepts and develop students’ skills. In addition, group glassblowing clinics encourage teamwork. Historical and contemporary glass techniques, designs and applications are discussed and incorporated into student work. No previous experience in glassblowing required.

INSTRUCTOR
Bernard D’Onofrio holds a BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and an MFA from Kent State University. He has exhibited extensively both regionally and internationally and has received a Massachusetts Arts Council Finalist Award and National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellowship.