Shipping of Work
Paul Stankard and Patty Clune
"Encapsulating Flameworked Designs"
Flameworking and Hot Casting
June 11 - 12 (2-day workshop)
Internationally renowned artist Paul J. Stankard teams up with Patty Clune to teach this exciting two-day hybrid course that will utilize both the flameworking and hot glass studios at the Salem Community College Glass Education Center! On Saturday, Paul and Patty will demonstrate a variety of techniques to create flowers and figures at the torch. Students will learn how to sculpt these forms utilizing 96 COE soft glasses with tubing and rods. These forms will then be encapsulated into small glass panels using the hot casting process. This exciting opportunity to work with Paul and Patty is open to student of all skill levels including beginners.
This class meets from 9am to 5pm each day, Saturday and Sunday, with additional studio time Saturday, from 5pm to 9pm. Materials for participating in the course are included. If you have specific colors you are interested in working with please bring them with you.
Internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement, Paul J. Stankard is considered a living master who translates nature in glass. His work is represented in over 80 museums around the world. Stankard is the recipient of numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees. He most recently received the Masters of the Medium award from Smithsonian's The James Renwick Alliance and the Lifetime Achievement award from the Glass Art Society. He is an Artist-in-Resident and Honorary Professor at Salem Community College. Stankard authored three books; an autobiography in 2007 titled No Green Berries or Leaves, an educational resource in 2014 titled Spark the Creative Flame and most recently, Studio Craft as Career: A Guide to Achieving Excellence in Art-making. www.paulstankard.com
Patty Clune is a Philly-based glassblower. She is a graduate of Salem Community College's Scientific Glassblowing (A.A.S.) and Glass Art (A.F.A.) programs, and holds an additional associate degree in Visual Communications. In 2016 she was hired by renowned artist Paul Stankard as a flameworking assistant. In 2019 she was hired by John Pomp Studios in Philadelphia and is now the lead gaffer, producing high-end glass lighting. Her personal work is inspired by color theory and form, as well as the physical and optical material qualities that exist only in glass.
Additional Course Information
- Participation limited to students 18 years of age and up.
- Lunch is available for an additional fee; $30 for 2-day workshops.
- Classes meet 9 am to 5 pm each day. Students will have additional practice time on Saturday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Materials for participating in the course are included. If you have specific colors you are interested in working with please bring them with you.
- Any work from the final day of the course remaining in a kiln will be available for pick up beginning the following Monday. Students may have finished worked shipped for an additional fee.
Discounted Lodging
Holiday Inn (Philadelphia South-Swedesboro)
Exit 10 off Interstate 295 (1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, N.J.)
$119/night plus tax, breakfast included
P: 856.467.3322
Reference block code "SCC" to reserve at the group rate
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Cancellation and Refund Policies
- Salem Community College is not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses. There is always a chance, due to unforeseen circumstances, that a class could be cancelled unexpectedly. In these instances, refunds on registration will be issued, and Salem Community College will not be responsible for non-refundable travel expenses.
- Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment policy. In the event that we do not meet our minimum enrollment for a course we will refund your purchase. Students will be notified no later than 45 days prior to their class start date if their workshop is subject to cancellation due to enrollment.
- Student cancellation/refund policy- Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the start of the class are subject to a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the start of a course will receive a 50% refund for the registration fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the course are not eligible for a refund.
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