Glass Blowing Workshop Calgary

Come Dance With Fire! Come Create With Glass

Join Hayden MacRae and his team for a trip back in time. Step into fascapple glass studio where molten glass flows like honey and you can experience this ancient art.

• Learn a bit about the tools and equipment and some of the history of glass blowing.
• Hear the multi-step process of creating a piece with a material that has a life of its own. Get a sense of the individual and teamwork involved in glassblowing.  You may be surprised by the mental and physical demands!
• Hear how sciences like physics and chemistry combine with creativity in this art form.
• Have a hands-on experience. With the assistance of a professional glassblower, bring your paperweight to life! Once completed, it will be put in the annealer (aka a kiln) to cool.
• Our two instructors will share their knowledge and skills.  While a few students are experiencing working with hot glass, the others will be watching a demonstration and learning. Then, we’ll switch groups so everyone experiences both learning opportunities.

Registration Deadline is Monday, November 14, 2022.

Need to Know:

1. Ages 13+
2. It's hot in the studio, so drink lots of water before arriving. Bring water to drink throughout the workshop. We can replenish.
3. For safety and comfort, wear natural fabrics, such as a cotton t-shirt and long pants. It’s best to wear layers of clothes on top. Clothes made of flammable fabrics such as polyester or rayon are NOT allowed.
4. Shoes must have closed toes and backs.
5. Tie-back long hair and remove accessories such as rings, necklaces and scarves.
6. 4 parents are required to stay in the class to help supervise. Supervisors will require a ticket. All other parents are asked to stay within the vacinity of the venue during the fieldtrip in case of an emergency.
7. A minimum of 6 students is required to run this fieldtrip with a maximum of 8 due to space limitations in venue.

Waiver

All participants (including supervising parents) will need to present a signed waiver prior to starting the workshop. Students under 18, will require their parent/guardian’s signature on the waiver. 

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Contact

Alana Butlin, alanabutlin@gmail.com