Fusing Depth and Light with Kirstie Rea
Highlights
- Join Kirstie Rea to explore the vibrant interplay of colour and transparency in thick glass fusing.
- Create solid glass slabs using Bullseye glass, enhancing your artistic skills in a hands-on environment.
- Experience the largest art facility in the Southern Hemisphere, fostering creativity and technical expertise.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere at Canberra Glassworks, making art accessible for all ages.
Join established glass artist Kirstie Rea for an immersive workshop exploring the creative and technical possibilities of fusing thick glass. Over the course of three consecutive Monday evenings, participants will design and construct solid glass slabs (approx 100 x 150 mm and 40 mm thick) using Bullseye glass, powders and stringers.
Through guided experimentation, you’ll explore how depth, colour and transparency interact when glass is layered and fused in thick form. Kirstie will share insights from her decades of kilnforming practice, encouraging both technical curiosity and personal expression.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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