International Glass Alliance Summer Program 2012
Join the IGA for its inaugural glassmaking program in the Czech Republic. Or, if you cannot, show your support for those who can by donating to the program’s support. The program, including spending time at each of Northern Bohemia’s glassmaking schools, the Higher, Secondary and Apprentice Glass School in Nový Bor, the Secondary School of Glassmaking in Kamenický Šenov and the High School for Applied Arts in Glassmaking in Železný Brod– includes studying glassmaking techniques and Czech glassmaking traditions with both school faculty and glass artists at their studios. This is the rare opportunity to learn from and work with some of the finest glass artists in the world.
The program will emphasize hands-on-glassmaking, directly under faculty supervision in the respective school’s facilities. At least one meal a day and lodging at the schools will be included. There will also be visits to private glass collections, private studios and museum collections of glass and other decorative arts not on public display. It is estimated the cost of the program will be between $4,000 and $6,000. Costs include glassmaking materials, local transportation related to program activities, museum fees and excursions.
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IGA Slideshow: Czech Glassmaking Schools Montage Past and Present. Click on the image on left to view the IGA produced slide gallery that features the Secondary School of Glassmaking in Kamenický Šenov, the Higher, Secondary and Apprentice Glass School in Nový Bor as well as the High School for Applied Arts in Glassmaking in Železný Brod. You may need to download the QuickTime Player for viewing. See the IGA Faq page if there are any difficulties in viewing. |
Watch this page for further details of the 2012 program. Glassmaking instruction will include cutting and mold-melting, engraving, blowing, glass painting and making of glass figurines and jewelry. There will also be lectures and discussions on traditions in glassmaking, lighting and chandeliers. A portion of the program’s cost goes to the schools to assist in their struggle for survival. If you are unable to join us in 2012, please consider a donation to help make the program’s inaugural year one to remember. See the “Support Us” page to learn how to donate.
Please consider becoming involved with the IGA to sustain the glassmaking educational and artistic heritage through donation, advertising, student or program sponsorship or share your idea of support for these vital programs. Contact the International Glass Alliance executive director at: director@internationalglassalliance.org. or contact our creative director at creative@internationalglassalliance.org. Thank You.
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