Learn the art of Glassblowing with New Zealand Pro
Red Deer, July 15, 2011 – Have you always wanted to try glassblowing? Now’s your chance!
RDC is offering one-day workshops with Katie Brown of New Zealand on July 21 and 22.
She’ll show you the ropes in the hot shop and teach you a variety of techniques during the day. The cost is $250 + GST for the full day instruction and supplies.
Katie Brown is one of only a small handful of full-time female glassblowing artists in New Zealand. After graduating from the Diploma in Glass Design and Production in 1999, Katie was invited to become part of the glass making team at Josh Simpson’s studio in Massachusetts. She then moved to England where she worked with environmental glass artist Neil Wilkin, gaining her invaluable tutelage. Katie returned to New Zealand and is the co-owner of Chronicle Glass Studio. Much of Katie’s work is inspired by the natural world which is reflected within her us of hot glass. Katie’s versatility produces a variety of pieces ranging from jewelry to goblets, bowls, platters, incalmo vessels and chandeliers.
Series Summer School of the Arts is an annual visual arts program that offers over 60 weeklong courses taught by professional instructors from across the globe. Classes are available for beginner to advanced students in a wide range of subjects, including glassblowing, jewelry, welding, painting, ceramics, drawing, and much more. Our Centre for Visual Arts features fabulous new studios that are unmatched in Canada.
Sign up today for these upcoming workshops! Also available: One day workshops in Flameworking on July 28 and 29.
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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.
About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.
For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
403.356.4900
continuingeducation@rdc.ab.ca