Dragon Build
Be a part of Pilchuck history! In this workshop we will be building a Double Baby Dragon furnace to enhance Pilchuck’s outreach capabilities. During the course of the build, we will cover overall design aspects, both functional and aesthetic, as well as the nitty gritty details of furnace building. Starting with a kit of parts provided by Mobile Glassblowing Studios, Founder and Owner Phil Vinson will share his decades of experience to guide students through the various processes involved in building these iconic functional sculptures. We will cover metal fabrication, finishing, refractory casting, mold making, assembly and burner system construction.
Phil Vinson is an artist and educator working in glass and metal. He began his glass career in 1994 at Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Phil has spent the last three decades exploring a variety of experiences, constantly learning new skills and techniques. He has worked in glass studios as head gaffer, assistant, studio manager, technician and instructor. He has worked for blacksmiths and fabrication companies, creating and installing small and large scale works. Since 2011, Phil has travelled extensively, teaching workshops and giving demonstrations on mold blowing, fabricating techniques and studio operation in a host of locations nationally and internationally. Phil currently lives in Americus, Georgia, where he operates Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC, manufacturers of small scale and portable glassblowing equipment.
