A chance to exhibit...

... and before you say or think you're not good enough, have you been to any glass exhibitions???!! I would really recommend you to think about having a go at this - we have a very strong architectural glass tradition here and should be proud to show our wares to the world.

This appeared in an magazine this month:

'LIQUID LIGHT' GLASS EXHIBITION
WHO: glass artists
WHAT: The Liquid Glass Centre (see link on the right) is holding an exhibition of glass entitled 'Liquid Light' at Rook Lane Chapel in Frome, Somerset as part of Somerset Art Week. We are looking for quality and imagination in blown, kiln-formed, sculptural and architectural glass.
WHEN: 9-24 September
TO APPLY: if you are interested in exhibiting, for further information/application details, contact helga@liquidglasscentre.com or write to Liquid Light, Liquid Glass Centre, Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield BA14 9LH.
DEADLINE: 30 June

Glass exhibition

Mollie Meager, Chris Comins and Helen Schell are exhibiting their glass work this summer. Mollie's work is always worth a look, so if you can make it, it's only up the road in Gloucestershire... Unfortunately no times were given on the flyer.

Where: The George Gallery, High Street, Newhnam-on-Severn, Glos; GL14 1BS
When: 3 June - 30 July 2006
Contact: Tel: 01594 510741 Email: lowergeorge@btconnect.com

Stevens Competition

Here are the Steven's Competition entries from Queens Road, this time with the designs, so that you can see the relationship between design and glass. The selected sections that have been made into glass are outlined on the designs. It's always interesting to see what happens in the translation from paper to glass.



Barbara Pulfer




Marco Partridge

Buckfast Abbey Glass

Here's another go.

The two top images are the main panels in the new part of the abbey. The two lower ones are in the older main part.


The new panels are "tiles of glass" about 1 inch thick, and set into concrete or epoxy resin. The tiles are chipped round the edges to give the panels an extra sparkle.

The Abbey, shop etc is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Groups can get one of the monks to gve them a talk about Abbey life, an interesting experience!

Harry

Enamelling on glass workshop

For those of you that didn't see the results of the enamelling workshop - taken by Penny Somerville over two Saturdays - here are some photos of some of the work produced, courtesy of Julia Rowe.

One of the exciting things that emerged was the use of the engraving tool and the abrading process BEFORE the enamelling is fired. This adds another dimension to the finished result - opacity and texture in the case of abrading and a sketchy, drawn line with the engraving tool. Of course you can use these two processes after the enamel has been fired too.

Happy experimenting!

Exhibition - Centrespace 13-18 May

This sounds interesting - all about stuff they've found whilst investigating hidden spaces underneath Centrespace. For those who've never been, it's down a little alley off Corn St, near Stanfords.

Mollie Meager - new work

This contemporary glass work is in a private house in Totterdown. It's based on a waterfall and is attempting to create a calm feeling at the bottom to facilitate the owners' meditation practice. Mollie has used handmade glass from English Antique, which is then etched, enamelled, stained and engraved. The textural qualities are fantastic and her drawn explorations are an indication of the creative process that takes place before starting work with the glass. What do you think?

Buckfast Abbey Stained Glass

I've recently seen the beautiful stained glass at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh in Devon.

I've tried to post some pictures, but the machine doesn't like it and I've run out of patience. Will it work next time?

Frank Lloyd Wright

Thought I'd put something geometric in for a change. Down with curves!

Need a mirror?

A student has some large mirrors for the taking - I think about 6-7ft high by 1.5ft wide. If you are interested mail ivanjonesuk@yahoo.com.

Six, Eight, and Nine

Respectively, top to bottom, Six, Eight and Nine.

These were all done by leading, sometimes fusing. I'm trying to make Seven without leading, that's why it's getting difficult.

Harry

Stevens Competition entries

Two students have entered the annual Steven's Competition this year. They had to design and make a section of their design for a hospice window. Debbie won second prize two years ago, and highly recommended last year, so we are beginning to get a reputation here at Bristol School of Art. These two entries look like prize winners to me...will let you know how they get on. As always with the Steven's Competition, there is a real commission to be had.

Barbara Pulfer

Marco Partridge

More trees

So, what you've done is explore all the "partitions" of ten. They are all connected in a tree which has one root.
I've made a glass panel illustrating this, as shown above. I've also made ones for "six", "eight" and "nine". I'm trying to make one now for "seven", but it's a bit complicated.

More later if you're interested.

Electric Kiln For Sale - £499 o.n.o

I've been told about this kiln for sale, thought I'd give you first chance to buy. I haven't seen it, but this is the information I was given:

Single Phase 6KW Electric Kiln (runs off cooker socket)
2.6cubic ft
Very little use

Internal measurements:
H = 51cm/20"
W = 38cm/15"
D - 38cm/15"

External measurements:
H = 153cm/5ft
W = 71cm/28"
D = 76cm/30"

- Pyrometer and thermocouple available (extra)
- Price includes kiln furniture and cooker socket

Contact number: (0117) 942 4433 (sorry, no contact name)

Mathematical Trees

Over the past few years I have been making glass pieces which are based upon a mathematical concept known as “Partition Trees”. People have been asking what they are, but it takes some time to explain it fully.

If you are interested, try the following little puzzle exercise:

Take ten identical objects, say playing cards, and divide them into any number of smaller groups, with any number of cards in each group. Put the groups in order of size, largest on the left. Now take one card from each group and make another group. If any original group contained only one object, that group is eliminated. Put the remaining groups in order of size, largest on the left. Now repeat the process again, and then again. After each re-formation, see whether that particular set of numbers has occurred before. What would you expect to happen eventually? Would you expect the process to go on for ever, or would you expect to reach some final state which cannot be altered? What would you expect to happen if you tried a different starting position? What if you try a different number to start with, say eight or nine?

Try it and see! If there is any demand, I will explain some more. I can also put up some pictures of the things I’ve made.

Engraving workshop

Don't forget the Engraving workshop on Saturday April 1st, 9.30-4.30.

The tutor, Amanda Lawrence, did her BA at Wolverhampton and is intending to show some techniques that relate to Stained Glass. You can bring any current work you are doing if you think it might benefit from a bit of engraving. Or a lot.

If you fancy it, you can enroll at the front desk. It's only £10 to you.

Ursula Huth pix

Here's a couple of Ursula Huth's glass panels that I don't have slides of. She's using thin sheet lead that she places over the glass before cutting into it to reveal the colour beneath.

Julia Rowe Designs

Hi,

An Invitation to my
SPRING OPEN HOUSE

Julia Rowe Designs
Creative Fused Glass
Wall hangings, Mirrors, Dishes and Coasters

23 – 30 March 2006 Daily 2 – 7 other times phone first
at
58 Florence Park Westbury Park Bristol BS6 7LR Tel 0117 9424704
email: juliarowedesigns@hotmail.com

Looking forward to your visit.

Julia
For more info take a look at - http://spaces.msn.com/members/JuliaRoweDesigns

12 - Local Art Exhibition

What? Work by 13 artists in a variety of media including painting, drawing, enamel, jewellery, glass and print.
When? Sat 18 and Sun 19 March 2006, 11am-5pm
Where? 12 Park Avenue, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5AH
Contact? Matt Benton or Jill Hutchings (0117) 9774168

Bohle Student of the Year Competition!!!

Does anyone fancy winning a grand and an all-expenses paid weekend to Glastec - 'the worlds' biggest glass event' - in Germany? Then have a look at this..
I have application forms if you want one. Closing date 31 May 2006

Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award 2006
Entry will be open to students from all main land Uk educational establishments. All entries must use mainly glass as a medium or a subject. The work can be structural, practical or of an artistic nature. We will accept course work as an entry, if sanctioned by the institutes Head of Department.

The Prize
The winner will receive £1000 cash and an all expenses paid 2-3 day trip to the worlds biggest glass event, Glastec in Germany as a guest of Bohle Ltd., including a visit to the Bohle Headquarters.

Application via entry form available from Lisa at Bohle Ltd

Contact by mail, email or telephone
Please mark email or envelope 'Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award'
Lisa Tooth
Bohle Ltd
Fifth Avenue
Tameside Park Industrial Estate
Dukinfield
Cheshire
SK16 4PP
Tel 0161 342 1100
Email ltooth@bohle.de
website www.bohle.ltd.uk