THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE CONTACT US AT 301-571-8966 OR WEISSERGLASS@GMAIL.COM TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST.
Wednesday, November 18- Saturday, November 21
10-5 each day (actual class end times may vary some)
4-day workshop. Tuition $1,195.00; includes materials and use of tools. Previous fusing experience required.
A $600.00 deposit is required to reserve your spot in the workshop. The remaining $595.00 tuition balance is due on September 13, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THIS TIME, YOU ARE ONLY ABLE TO PAY THE DEPOSIT. WE ARE NOT COLLECTING FULL TUITION AMOUNTS AT THIS TIME.
Space is limited; tuition must be paid in advance to reserve your space in a class.
Explore physical and conceptual issues of surface and sub-surface in kiln-glass in this master workshop with renowned glass artist Richard Parrish!
Bas relief is found in the art and architecture of all cultures and has existed for thousands of years. It is a kind of carving of sculpture in which the figures are raised or depressed slightly forming a flat background to give a three-dimensional effect. Subtle changes in the levels of surface and the interplay of light and shadow on the planes enable the viewer to see and appreciate the composition.
Discover the rich possibilities of working in bas relief using simple materials such as fiber paper to create complex forms, shapes, and textures. Intricate surface relief, texture, color, and light interactions are possible in “shallow space”.
Coldworking techniques remove layers and expose that which is below the surface. Students will work primarily with ceramic fiber materials, sheet glass, and frits and powders to create individually conceived projects in bas relief. Exercises will help participants identify their individual interests and ideas to create a final piece.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Richard Parrish operates a studio for kiln-glass in Bozeman, Montana. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. His work was selected for the Corning Museum of Glass’s New Glass Review 27 and 38. He was featured in a solo exhibition at the Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York and in a group exhibition at the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft in Denmark, both in 2016.
Richard has taught architecture and design at The University of Michigan and Montana State University. He teaches classes in kiln-glass internationally, focusing on the visual elements of design; color theory; and inspiration, meaning and intent.
Richard’s glasswork includes speculative work; functional objects; and architectural installations and design elements.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING ENROLLMENT IN THIS WORKSHOP, YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TUITION CANCELLATION POLICIES
TUITION CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS WORKSHOP
If we need to cancel a class: If Weisser Studio needs to cancel this class due to insufficient enrollment or another unforeseen cause, a full tuition refund will be issued.
If you need to cancel from the class, a $100.00 processing fee applies to all refunds or transfers for this workshop. Tuition will not be refunded for students' cancellations made on or after September 12, 2026, unless a replacement can be seated.