Glassblowing

How do you turn molten glass into art? You start by learning what this amazing medium can do, how it behaves, and how you can sculpt and change it. Over the course of two weeks, you’ll build technical skills as you develop artistic concepts and create polished finished pieces. This class will provide a college-level approach to using glass as a contemporary sculptural medium. You will be encouraged to pursue all ranges of ideas and uses, from traditional glassmaking to glass-burn drawings on paper. We will pursue a rigorous routine of technical demonstrations and ideation in an effort to give you not only a solid understanding of the material, but also a sense of what glass means to contemporary art and sculpture. You will leave with a firm grasp of how to use glass and also what it means to be a craft artist and entrepreneur in the contemporary craft world. Participating students earn three college credits for satisfactorily completing their chosen two-week Pre-College Program. A maximum of 6 college credits can be earned. Studio time will include mandatory life drawing classes. Parents should be aware that nude models will be utilized for life drawing classes; a permission slip will be included in the packet of materials sent upon acceptance. The two-week long experience fee of $2,500 includes tuition, college credits, room and board (double occupancy), all meals, materials, access to facilities, and all activities. The four-week long experience will include all of the above for two back-to-back courses with a fee of $5,000. Need-based scholarships are available with the completion of an additional scholarship application. Application process includes: online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, $35 application fee, portfolio. The Department of Continuing Education will award a $1,000 scholarship to one student applying for the Glassblowing course. This scholarship will be awarded based on portfolio scope and strength. Interested students should select that they wish to be considered for financial aid in their application to be eligible, and should note the 2019 CIA Craft Scholarship in their personal statement.