Push, Pull, Cut: Sculpting with Hot Glass (Edgar Valentine) September 26 & 27

Saturday & Sunday: September 26 & 27 10:00AM - 4:00PM Visiting Artist: Edgar Valentine Edgar Valentine returns to the WSG studios! A contestant on Netflix’s Blown Away, Edgar brings his distinctive sculptural approach and creative perspective to this hands-on course. Students will explore a variety of hollow and solid sculpting techniques, working with both realistic and abstract forms. The course will cover tool use, color application, and techniques for developing a story through the art of glass. Edgar will encourage students to push their creativity and train their eyes to see figures, shapes, and possibilities within a fresh gather of molten glass before picking up the torch and tools. Prerequisites: Glassblowing 3 THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS APPLY TO ALL ARTISTS AND STUDENTS IN ALL WATER STREET GLASSWORKS CLASSES AND STUDIOS, REGARDELSS OF EXPERIENCE: Long pants/jeans are required. No Shorts. Wear only natural fiber fabrics; 100% cotton is recommended. Wear closed toed, non-skid shoes and socks. No sandals. Wear long sleeved shirts or short sleeves with arm protection. Kevlar sleeves are provided. Long hair must be tied back Cancellations made at least one week prior to the class will be fully refunded. Cancellations made the week of the class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the class will not be refunded.