Description
Exploring Glass – Pâte de Verre Techniques
Levels 1-4 – All Skill Levels
This hands-on class introduces students to pâte de verre, using finely ground glass powder, frits, and binders to create colorful, thin, and often translucent pieces. You’ll learn various approaches to working with glass materials and molds while being encouraged to experiment and find your own style. Through demonstrations and practice, you’ll gain the skills to create your own unique glass pieces.
Students Bring: Personal Respirator/dust mask, eye protection, headlamp (optional), various small items to use as models (up to 8″ around, “can you easily hold it in your hands?”)
Dori’s artistic journey began while she was a dedicated stay-at-home mom. With a strong desire to be environmentally friendly, she explored the world of fiber arts, using materials she found at thrift stores to create unique and creative pieces. As a fiber artist, Dori actively participated in numerous group exhibitions, with her remarkable piece, “Bioluminescent Forest,” now proudly displayed in the permanent art collection of the Beatrice Public Library in Nebraska. A multifaceted artist, Dori embraces various mediums to convey her messages. She has thrived as an installation artist, leading the creation of two large-scale temporary fiber art installations and indoor murals. Her renowned series, “Before We’re Gone,” which sheds light on endangered animals and plants, has been showcased in both Nebraska and North Carolina. Driven by her fascination with the intricate aesthetics and technical aspects of glass art, Dori has consistently pursued workshops to refine her skills and techniques in glass fusion (since 2013), kiln-casting (since 2015), and pâte de verre (since 2018). Pâte de verre remains Dori’s preferred and primary technique in her artistic practice. Whenever possible, she incorporates salvaged glass into her creations, showcasing her commitment to sustainability. Much of her work draws inspiration from the beauty of nature, exemplified by a glass leaf ornament that graced the People’s Christmas Tree at the White House in 2022. Today, Dori draws immense inspiration from the enchanting forest surrounding her home and studio in the mountains of North Carolina. When she’s not immersed in her creative endeavors, she delights in spending quality time with friends, exploring the wonders of her new home state, and actively contributing to her community through website building and volunteering.
