What is a “Play Day”?
When we surveyed our members at a Vendor Fair, people wanted to have get-togethers.
In response, the Guild initiated PLAY DAYS:
- FREE to our members (but it is not meant to burden the host: please bring your own supplies or donate to cover the cost of supplies you use)
- Informal get-togethers rather than an organized class
- Opportunity to do a project together
- Collaborate and learn from each other
- Get to know other glass artists, develop friendships, and learn or refine techniques
Check our Calendar for upcoming Play Days and other fun and interesting events.
You can host a Play Day!
- You pick the topic* that you’d like to share.
- This is not you teaching but rather a cooperative adventure with other Guild members!
- Select the date and number of people you can accommodate
- Determine glass materials and tools to have on hand (ask for a materials fee or ask folks to bring their own supplies).
- Then contact the Event Coordinator to get it on the calendar and get the publicity going.
- If you want to organize a Play Day but don’t have the space there are some folks who are generally willing to lend their space: contact Karen Seymour,
*Here are some ideas for topics:
(links are to videos of previous Play Days and/or a materials, list please help us add to it and make it more useful)
Fusing:
Fusing surprises show and tell (troubleshooting)
Firing schedules discussion (log in to see video)
Decal making
Enamels (log in to see video)
Landscapes: stones, clouds, trees, water…
Screen printing
Sgraffito
Inclusions (log in to see video)
Fossil Vitria (log in to see video)
Reactive glass (log in to see video)
Gel-paste sculpting (log in to see suggestions of what to have on hand, PDF)
Kiln carving
Silicone mold making
Freeze-fuse
Plaster mold making
Patte de Verre
Kiln casting
Glass Lace
Sand casting
Ornament party (log in to see video)
Yard-stake party (members log in to see video)
Torch Work:
(better done as class: everyone needs a torch. See “Find a Teacher”)
Blown Glass
(better done as class: needs a team and lots of equipment. See “Find a Teacher”)
Coldwork
Gilding
Hand polishing
Sandblasting?
Stained Glass
Cutting practice (video)
Soldering
Inclusions
Mosaic or applique tabletop
Business skills:
Photography
Pricing (log in to see video)
Writing an artist statement
Website design
Display solutions (log in to see video)
Booth critique
Mock Jury