UCDA Workshop: Play with Fire: A Day at Glass Axis
HANDS-ON GLASS BLOWING EXPERIENCE AND JEREMY SLAGLE OF SLAGLE DESIGN
Enjoy a day of fun, creativity and learning at Glass Axis in the historic East Franklinton area of Columbus, Ohio!
The Workshop will include:
- A tour of the 12,700 square foot Glass Axis facility
- A first experience glass blowing class under the guidance of a professional artist
- A presentation on creativity and design process from Jeremy Slagle of Slagle Design
LOCATION
Glass Axis is a non-profit, public access glass art facility and gallery with well-equipped studios for all forms of glass art including stained and fused glass, torch and hot glass blowing and sculpting, and neon art. The studio is located in the historic section of Franklinton in Columbus and is home to the Kennedy Galleries and gift shop showcasing gorgeous glass art, hand crafted by member artists. glassaxis.org
FIRST EXPERIENCE GLASS BLOWING ORNAMENT CLASS
Introduce yourself to glass design and lingo in a Glass Axis first experience workshop. Learn to speak the language of glass through a hands-on project with the guidance of a professional artist. Participants will receive individual attention. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes made from natural fibers. Ornaments will be shipped to you after they cool.
SLAGLE DESIGN
Slagle Design recognizes that great creative doesn’t happen in a vacuum and is proud to partner with some of the finest senior level creative talent in the industry. Every project is as unique and the perfect creative team is hand picked to fit each one. Slagle Design’s work has been published in numerous national and international trade publications, and they have won several Addys and Creative Best awards from the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts. He was selected by Business First as Forty under 40 class of 2012. www.slagledesign.com
Design work by Jeremy Slagle, Slagle Design
SCHEDULE
9 a.m.
Onsite Registration/Check-in
9:30 a.m.-12 noon
Glass Blowing Ornament Class
During this hands on experience, you will choose your colors, apply and melt in the color and inflate your own ornament.
12 noon-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Enjoy pizza and salad from Donatos
1-2 p.m.
Joy Venture
Discovering, developing, and spreading your joy though everyday work and the value of working with clients who do the same.
Jeremy Slagle, Slagle Design
2-2:30 p.m.
Wrap-up
WHAT TO WEAR
From the Glass Axis website: We always recommend layers. We recommend natural fibered clothing, such as cotton, and closed-toed shoes like gym shoes or hiking boots. We DO NOT recommend taking classes in sandals, ballet flats, or heels. Do not wear clothes that have long dangling pieces or fringe. You may wear short sleeves. We DO NOT recommend shorts that are shorter than knee length.
REGISTRATION FEES (all prices in USD)
| Workshop Fees Early Rate |
UCDA Professional, Associate, or Faculty Member | Partner Member | Non-Member | Student |
| Register before April 4 | $75 | $100 | $125 | $50 |
| Workshop Fees |
UCDA Professional, Associate, or Faculty Member | Partner Member | Non-Member | Student |
| Register after April 4 | $100 | $125 | $150 | $75 |
See UCDA's cancellation policy.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INFORMATION
Glass Axis is located in historic East Franklinton area of Columbus, Ohio on the corner of Town Street and Grubb Street and just east of 315.
Parking is west of the building off Grubb Street near the main entrance. The street and mailing address is 610 W. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215. For GPS directions, use the address 156 S. Grubb Street, Columbus, OH 43215. It will navigate you around the one way streets to the parking lot entrance.
INSTRUCTORS
Location:
Glass Axis
610 West Town Street
Columbus
,
OH 43215