In this class, we’ll explore the art of flameworking with borosilicate glass, a highly versatile and expressive material. Our focus is on making complex techniques approachable, helping you develop new skills to bring your ideas to reality. We'll cover both traditional and experimental methods of hollow and solid sculpting, including component construction, hollow seals, bit work, and color application. You’ll challenge your limits—and surpass them—by embracing discomfort and discovering new creative processes. Come with an open mind, boundless enthusiasm, a generous spirit, your favorite snacks, and a readiness to throw everything you thought you knew about flameworking out the window.
Beccy Feather is a British glass artist and designer based in Bremerton, Wash. Combining traditional flame-working techniques alongside innovative methods, her work challenges traditional boundaries of glass, inviting viewers to experience an interplay between innovation and function. Her work explores the dynamic relationship between aesthetics and utility, transforming the material into thought-provoking objects that merge craftsmanship with contemporary design.