Monday, July 30, 2012

ATI Day 1




Morning Lecture Session

It's not just the window but the projected light as well.
Here are some examples of the students work at the end of the first day. We covered mixing and applying glass pigment using a tracing brush.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Glass Painting Syllabus for ATI


COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will introduce the student to the art of painting on glass within the larger context of architectural stained glass design and construction.

GENERAL GOALS:
  1. To introduce the student to the technique of glass painting and to understand its role in the history of architectural stained glass
  2. To learn the techniques required to design and fabricate a stained glass window
  3. To learn to mix and apply glass based pigments
  4. To learn to handle tools while following safe working practices

LEARNING OUTCOMES (by the end of the class you will be able to):
I. Construct a stained glass panel
Skills introduced:
Selecting, using and maintaining glass tools
Glass Cutting
Glass Grinding
Assembly using lead came
Soldering
Applying putty
II. Mix, apply and fire glass based pigments
Skills introduced:
Selecting, using and maintaining paint brushes
Mixing pigments with various mediums
Applying line, tone, high-lighting and textures
III. Design a panel
Skills introduced
Accurate measuring
Patternmaking
Color selection

REQUIRED PROJECTS
  1. Fragment Panel
  2. Fusing project

COURSE MATERIALS
No textbook is required for this course. All tools will be provided for use during the course and must be returned in good condition or a replacement fee will be assessed. A lab fee of $50 will be automatically put on your bill. This fee covers the cost of the materials used in the projects you will create during the class.

ATTENDENCE
Since this course builds on skills that need to be carefully demonstrated before students can do their projects effectively and safely, missing any class is strongly discouraged. If you must miss due to sickness or other emergencies, please call me so we can make arrangements for you to learn any new skills or safety procedures before you progress to the next project level.

TIME COMMITMENT
Class time should be long enough for you to complete the minimum required projects. Some elements, like design and research are expected to be completed outside of class.

STUDENT SUPPORT
Learning to work with new materials can be frustrating and intimidating. It is possible to get injured with glass so always take the time to be safe. Ask me rather than a classmate if you are unsure how to do a process or use a tool correctly. I am happy to talk to you outside of class time if necessary.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND Preliminary SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION

COURSE DAY
PROJECT
DETAILS
Monday
Glass cutting
8 x 10 fragment
panel Project
Basic cutting clear glass
Cut glass for 8 x 10 panel
Tuesday
Glass painting
Tracing & stamping
Intro to painting Demo
Wednesday
Matting
Fusing at Wheaton
Shading
Afternoon at Wheaton
Thursday
Working time
Assemble panels

Begin assembling panels
Friday
Solder panels
Final Project/Installation
Complete assembly
Room clean-up

ATI Stockton - Moving Day

I'm teaching a 5 day Glass Painting class at ATI (Artist/Teacher Institute) for Arts Horizons. This year it's being held at Stockton College, Galloway, NJ.
Opening Remarks

Instructions for Scholarship Recipients

Buffet Dinner

Walking to dorms past Lake Fred on Stockton Campus