Course Description

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This year’s workshop will explore the combination of stone carving and hot glass to create sculptural objects that will expand your creative language.

The 2-week course, led by Tobia Silvotti in the stone sculpture workshop located just behind the Glassworks Studio and Viviane Stroede & Maya Harel in the hot-shop, encourages constant exchange between the studios to develop individual bodies of work combining both materials. The emphasis of the course lies in the conceptual development and step-by-step realization of your ideas.

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Workshop Price: €1400

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Book here!

 

Requirements

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No prior knowledge of handling hot glass or stone carving is required. If you have experience with glassblowing, you are welcome to assist Viviane and Maya when making your piece. However, please note that beginner lessons in glassmaking will not be provided. If you would like to take an introductory glassblowing class before this workshop, please register here.

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Class schedule

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Day 1: Introduction to the School of Sculpture and Berlin Glas studios. Nestled in a garden just behind the hot shop, the School of Sculpture is an open-air atelier. We will sit down and share our creative ideas for the workshop, as well as setting up the workspaces and picking out our stones.

 

Days 2-4: You will learn the basic techniques of stone carving, using simple, traditional tools such as hammers and various chisels. The use of angle grinders and other light machines will also be available. We will focus on starting the work on the stone elements and prepare our ideas for the glass studio. 

 

Day 5-7: Friday to Sunday is our collective time to use the hot shop and produce the glass elements for the projects. Every participant will get a half day (3 hours) with the assistance of our glass teacher Viviane and her assistant Maya to translate their ideas into glass (Sunday the stone workspace will be closed due to noise restrictions).
 

Days 8: Day Off- As we are working through the weekend we can all use a break. 

 

Day 9-11: Our time to finish off the work on our stone forms, the troubleshooting and assembly of the joint sculptures. 

 

Day 12: Last touches, clean up of the workspace. On our last day we will display the projects and have a small get-together to celebrate our last evening. 

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FAQ’s

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-       Is there an inexpensive place to stay around the studio? The Nena Hostels and the apartments at Kolo 77 are close by and affordable.

 

-       Are there places to eat? There is a Lidl down the street in case you would like to bring your own food but usually we cook together and share the costs. 

 

-       Are the stone and glass provided? You will have your choice of an array of stones at the School of Sculpture and Berlin Glas has a pretty good selection of colours. You are welcome to order your own colours and have them delivered to the Berlin Glas studio. Please send us an email and we will let you know how.

 

-       Can I bring and use my own tools from home? Yes, however, you must look after your property. We are not liable for any damages and/or theft. 

 

-       I loved the class and want to continue. What can I do next? Both Berlin Glas and the School of Sculpture have a rental program. We can talk about membership and studio rentals following the class.