Glass Blowing: American-Style Venetian Techniques

The Czechs, Swedes, and Germans, among others, all have venerable glass-making traditions. But for artist Jason McDonald the workshops of the Venetian lagoon, particularly in the 16th century, produced some of the finest glass the world has ever known. Join Jason McDonald as he introduces the basics of this working style as understood from an American studio perspective.

This two-day workshop will cover the first steps in blowing thin-footed vessels. As challenging to produce as they are beautiful to look at, the motto of this class will be “fail quickly.” Don’t plan to bring more home from this “crash course” than good working habits that you can apply to your practice, and leave room to surprise yourself!

Saturday & Sunday Instruction: June 3 &  4

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Glass Studio

Ages: 16 & above

Class Limit: 4 to 10 people

Class Fee: $450

Instructor: Jason McDonald

Prerequisite: Advanced-Beginner Glassblowing

Registration Closing: May 20

All registrants for Glassblowing workshops must be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 to participate.

Seats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.

CANCELATION POLICY: Refunds are eligible up to one week before the beginning of the workshop. After this time, workshop fees are non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimum enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees. A $25 fee is charged to those who do not show up for their appointment. We require 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment; otherwise, it will be considered a no-show, except in the case of illness. Are you feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19? Please stay home. Appointments can be rescheduled by phone or email.

COVID NOTE: Due to the close physical proximity of students and instructors, students in hot glass and pottery classes will need to show proof of vaccination. Following New Jersey State’s definition, people are considered “fully vaccinated” for COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine, and any booster doses for which they are eligible as recommended by the CDC. Instructors and students are also strongly encouraged to wear masks; however, it is not required.