Continuation course - glasblowing
Now there is an opportunity for those who have previously shown interest to book a two-day basic course with us at Kosta Glasbruk on 5 - 6 October 2024.
During your days with us, you will gain knowledge of the basics of glassblowing.
The elements included are both theoretical and practical. We will go through what glass is, concepts and terms but also the history of Kosta Glassworks. You will visit both the Kosta Art Gallery for inspiration and our demonstration workshop to see glassblowing by our masters.
In the workshop you will learn how to catch the glass in one of our furnaces, mould, blow, sculpt and then grind, to then be able to take home what you have done.
Below is the programme for the two days with us, where we expect an hour of lunch every day.
Programme - Basic course
Day 1 - 10.00 - 16.00
(lunch approx: 13.00)
Presentation, coffee, safety, equipment, review of programme and some theory.
Cabin - Capturing, shaping, colouring the glass mass and making paperweights.
Review and get air in the barrel, blow balls, blow into shape, blow mould a drinking glass.
Visit to the exhibition workshop (after lunch) and Kosta Boda Art Gallery.
Review and glass blowing and driving. Making a driven drinking glass.
Day 2 - 9.00 - 16.00
(lunch approx: 12.00)
Cabin - Start with repetition from day 1.
Half day - working with the cold glass.
Review of safety, machines, simple grinding techniques, engraving and decoration.
Number of places: 10-12 course participants, 1 course leader and 1 instructor.
Price without accommodation: SEK 6,000 incl. VAT