Special Event Details
Opening Reception Thursday, May 1, 2003 7 to 11 p.m.
The public is invited to this opening that will include Egyptian
entertainment. The exhibit runs through June 30th. Gallery hours:
Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A multinational, multidisciplinary exhibition. From the Nile to the
Potomac. An exhibit that appeared in Cairo, Sept. - Oct. 2002, featuring
artists from the U.S. (David Carlson, Richard L. Dana, Sherman Fleming, Judy
Jashinsky, Betsy Stewart, Lars Torres) and Korea (Y. David Chung), Egypt (Shady
El Noshokaty, Ashraf Fouad, Khaled Hafez, Moataz Nasr, Hossam Sakr) , Pakistan (Mansoora
Hassan) , Brazil (Ivana Panizzi) , Peru Jose Ruiz), Germany (Ruza Spak).
This exhibit is being staged in conjunction with "Whispers From the Other
River: Contemporary Egyptian Art" at the World Bank - 600 19th Street, NW
Open
House
Saturday, May 3, 2003 3-6 p.m.
The artists at the Millennium Arts Center open their studio doors to the public.
See the artists at work as well as seeing the work they create. The
following artists will be participating: Richard Dana, Judy Jashinsky,
Barbara Kerne, Brenda Belfield, Andres Tremols, Kari Minnick - Meltdown glass
studio at MAC, Sherrell Medberry, Mark Planisek, Gordon Kray, Bonnie Holland,
Brian Hamill, Georgia Goldberg, Ann Creager & Quentin Rankin - art
preservation, Art Enables.
Exhibit from Life Pieces to Masterpieces
A
program that teaches art to young male adults
Artwork
is created by these young artists
The
exhibit runs until Saturday, August 23rd.
The
gallery hours are: Weds. thru Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Educational Programs at MAC
“Meltdown” - the glass program at the Millennium Arts Center
MELTDOWN GLASS STUDIO is improved, expanded and thriving as we begin
our third year at our home at the MILLENNIUM ARTS CENTER. The studio
continues to provide the finest in internationally recognized education
in the glass arts.
This fall we are teaching new sought after courses offered only at
MELTDOWN GLASS STUDIO. We offer beginning to advanced classes in
kilnformed glass and glass blowing (in cooperation with local studios).
Courses are being planned featuring guest artists and the latest in
innovative uses of glass and other media. We will be hosting guest
artists in conjunction with the WARM GLASS WEEKEND in September. For
more information on WARM GLASS WEEKEND, contact the studio or visit
www.warmglass.com. Coming soon: Our new web page on the Millennium
Arts Center website. Click on MELTDOWN @ MAC and see the latest
schedules, images and news from the studio.
Kari Minnick
Artistic Director
MELTDOWN GLASS STUDIO
Our location remains the same; however, see our updated contact
information below:
Studio Phone: 202.479.1110
MAC Office: 202.479.2572
Email:
glassstudio-mac@starpower.net
Web:
www.millenniumartscenter.org
Information & Registration
Call or e-mail the studio for more information on classes offered.
To register for classes and reserve a space – send a deposit of $50 to:
MELTDOWN GLASS STUDIO
The Millennium Arts Center
65 “I” (Eye) Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Please make checks out to “M.A.C.” Be sure to include your
contact
information and the course title. You will receive confirmation of your
registration.
FALL 2003 SCHEDULE
Art of the Vessel: First Time Fusers Workshop
The love of glass often begins with an elegant functional form. Learn
the fundamentals of glass fusing and slumping as you create your own
vessels and plates. Students will learn to cut and assemble glass
designs that will be kiln fired and then sagged into molds. Color and
design options will be explored. All materials, use of tools, and kiln
firings are included. This class is essential for beginners and
beneficial for those with some glass experience that would like to
broaden their experience in this area.
Instructor: Kari Minnick
Dates:
Saturdays, September 27, October 4, 11
Time:
10-1pm
Tuition: $300
Capture the Light: Dynamic Design for Fused Glass
The transmission of light is an essential element of glass design.
Other design options such as opacity, transparency, line, form, and
texture are some of the many aspects of kilnformed glass to be
explored. Class projects considered range from functional art such as
vessels, tiles and light fixtures, to wall art and sculpture. This
class is a natural follow-up to Art of the Vessel. ***Designers in all
media are encouraged to see the possibilities of kilnformed glass in
this design intensive class. All materials, use of tools, and kiln
firings are included.
Instructor: Kari Minnick
Dates:
Saturdays, October 18, 25, November 1
Time:
10-1pm
Tuition: $300
Maximum enrollment: 6
*The Original Fusing Freestyle: Guided Open-Studio for Fused Glass
Work independently on your own projects with the guidance of a
professional glass artist. Base glass, use of studio tools and
equipment, and kiln firings are included. Previous experience or
permission of instructor required.
Instructor: Kari Minnick
Dates:
Saturdays, September 6, 20, 27
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Time:
2-5pm
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 1-4pm,
Tuition: $300 –
for any four sessions. Call instructor for
more scheduling
options.
Pure Glass: Glass Display Stands
Your pieces belong on a pedestal! Design and make unique glass supports
for your sculptural and functional glasswork. Kiln casting, fusing,
slumping and cold working techniques will be explored. All materials,
use of tools, and kiln firings are included. Previous glass
experiences or permission from instructor is preferred for this class.
Instructor: Kari Minnick
Dates:
Saturday mornings, November 8, 15, 22
Time:
10-1pm
Tuition: $300
Great Glass Gift Extravaganza: A Wild Weekend of Intensive Gift Making
Make your own handcrafted art glass gifts. In two afternoons you will
have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various glass arts and make
gifts and decorations for the holidays or any ocaission. Gift
possibilities may include: bowls, plates, jewelry, ornaments, coasters,
decorations, sun/moon catchers, personalized items. There will be lots
of help on hand to help you learn as you make extraordinary glass
pieces.
Instructor: Kari Minnick and crew
Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7
Time:
12-4pm
Tuition: $200
Annual Holiday Sale and Party:
Date: Saturday December 13th
Time: 2-6pm
Join us for food, friends and....shopping. Stay tuned for details.
*Glass Blowing Classes
Call our studio to coordinate classes to be held at a local glass
blowing facility.
*Custom Workshops
Call the studio to design a workshop or glass studio event for groups.
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