Description
Creating Tall, Thin & Large Drop Vessels
Push your kilnforming practice into bold, sculptural territory in this intensive 6-day advanced workshop with glass artist Larry Pile. Focusing on both tall, elegant forms and larger, more expansive vessels, students will explore the full lifecycle of drop vessel creation—from concept to coldworked finish.
Through a combination of demonstrations, hands-on making, and in-depth discussion, participants will learn the “Drop Vessel Trifecta”: designing and building successful blanks, executing precise and dynamic kiln drops, and refining forms through coldworking techniques. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of glass behavior, firing strategies, mold-making (including SilkeMat molds), and the nuanced differences between creating tall, thin versus large-scale vessels.
Expect a fast-paced, highly immersive experience with opportunities to experiment, problem-solve, and expand your design vocabulary. Students will complete multiple vessels and leave with both finished work and the technical confidence to continue exploring drop forms independently.
Best suited for intermediate to advanced glass artists with experience in fusing, mold use, and coldworking.
For over two decades, glass artist Larry Pile has created innovative kiln-formed glass pieces using both traditional and innovative glass techniques. His kiln-formed glass pieces are imbued with bold color, intense form, and captivating textures that distinguish his work. Larry is a skilled teacher and innovator within the national and international kiln-formed glass communities. Larry creates glass pieces from his 1926 Tudor home and studio in the charming Kessler Park conservation district in Dallas, Texas.
Larry teaches kiln glass in a number of off-site studios around Dallas and around the country.
