Glass School

What You Will Learn 

In this masterclass, Silvia Levenson will share with you her creative process through the analysis of her works and those of different artists. Together you will explore different ways to approach working with glass, and question why we choose to do so. This course does not contain any technical demonstrations, but instead is a series of thought exercises to challenge and foster your creative process. 

During this course, you will be set tasks to analyse and evaluate your own work, your influences and techniques. You will consider questions such as; Which artists do you admire? How does an object change once it's made of glass? You will send your findings to Glass School or Silvia so they can be shared each week during the live session for Silvia and other peers to respond to.

Through the evaluation of presenting works Silvia will discuss and advise when it comes to applications for shows, relationships with dealers and artist statements. You will learn about the journey that Silvia Levenson has been on as an artist who had no formal training in art or glass. Silvia had to emigrate at 23 years old with two children from Buenos Aires to Italy, and today her sculpture is in the most important glass collections in the world.

You can find more about Silvia here: https://silvialevenson.com/

Duration and Place

Duration: 3 weeks, one session per week - a total of 4.5 hours

Online Course

Please note that classes may be slightly longer or shorter depending on student questions.

Session times

• Monday 10th of June 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 17th of June 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
• Monday 24th of June 2024 - 5.30 pm-7.00 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
  
  

Topics that will be discussed together:

• Why glass?
• What does it mean to be an artist?
• What are your inspirations and influences?
• How to edit bodies of work.
• Decisions to make for installation.
  
  

Workshop Outcome:

• Understand your influences and inspiration, and how these determine your glass practice.
• Evaluation of your work, why do you make it in the way that you do?
• Refine your collections and push your work forward to open calls, exhibitions, and opportunities.

How it Works: 

• The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. You will find the Zoom link via the week's chapters in the navigation panel. 
• Each week Silvia will discuss a technique or task for you to try between sessions
• A member of the Glass School team will also be in the Zoom class to assist you and Silvia
• Mix with Silvia and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course. Then join our exclusive Glass UK Online Glass Community Facebook group to continue to mix with those who have attended any of our online masterclasses

We believe that this is the best way to get the very most from the course, but if this doesn’t suit you that’s fine: - This course does not require you to make in your studio but you are welcome to if you would like to expand on your thinking and thoughts in glass through material.

This is a live online masterclass, but in case a student experiences issues with internet connection during the live class, a recording of each live session will be available to view until two weeks after the final session. This cannot be downloaded or shared and is only available for this limited time. By participating you agree to be recorded for this purpose.

These recordings will be available in the course navigation panel. 

What to Prepare

• You will need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone in order to join the online classroom. If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom then please take some time to look at our guide, available in the navigation panel. 
• You should have a reliable internet connection, fast enough to make video calls or stream videos
• Please read the Student Participation Agreement
• A pen and paper to take any notes. 
• We restrict the class size to 25 people
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Inclusivity:

We are committed to maintaining a respectful community where all our students can learn and develop their full potential, within a safe environment.

If you have a learning difference or any specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to your lesson so we can accommodate you.

*Price excluding VAT is £112.50. The correct tax will be calculated at checkout based on your location.

Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course receive a 90% refund, after that date, a 50% refund will be given up to one week prior to the course, and no refund is given for cancellations after this time. In order to keep class costs low for all, we make no exceptions to this policy. In order to cancel your place on the course please contact [email protected]