Kiln Casting with Michael Diamond

ByKarenS Editor

This Sunday Jan 25th at 3:30 pm General meeting via Zoom: Join glass artist Michael Diamond for a presentation and discussion about the kiln casting process starting with mold creation. As many of Michael’s art sculptures integrate wood, stone, and metal components, he will share how he develops these connections and ensures a seamless flow with glass.

Michael lives in Kamilche, Washington and is fascinated by the processes of erosion, growth, geologic formation and the stories told by stones, fossils and archeological remnants unearthed from buried strata. The beauty of natural processes and the shapes of water always have influenced his art. Visit https://www.soundartglassworks.com to view Michael’s artwork.

here’s the Zoom link for the meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81213591369?pwd=8P9r2JhvUZSpJoKQqo6dbWij7a8gRL.1

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