In this fun and super packed four and a half-day workshop with the vivacious Sofia Athineou, you will learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glasswork.
We will work with clay, wax, plaster and other materials to create our works. Learn how to build molds and eventually, how to cast the work in glass. Develop an understanding of positive and negative space. After the works have been fired we will reconnect to de-mold them, learn how to clean them and do any necessary hand polishing.
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You will learn
- You will learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glasswork
You will get
- Create a small cast glass work
Appropriate for
18+ years old
What to bring
- Materials provided
What to wear
You might get dirty! Wear clothes to make a mess in!
Sofia Athineou is a full-time artist of Greek heritage. She works mainly with glass, a medium with many sensual and optical qualities. Her sculptures capture the surrounding nature of the Waitakere Ranges, where her studio is located and the organic forms of elemental forces like wind, fire and water. The constant movement and natural patterns of these elements are captured in her sculptures. Sofia is fascinated by the way glass looks and feels and its natural ability to reflect and distort light and our perception of it.A recent public commission for Auckland Transport Maungawhau/Mount Eden Station is currently in construction and due to be open to the public later in 2023. For it, Athineou has created red glass triangles representing lava and the god of volcanic activity incorporating cultural narratives and the geological context of the station area with the technical and functional needs of a train station.
@sofiaathineou
www.sofiaathineou.com
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Corban Estate Arts Centre
917 reviewsThe Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Terms & Conditions
ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.
SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.
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