Join us in Portland Oregon for this 5 day class. Bullseye Glass have put together a special package for Blue Dog Glass which covers a variety of kiln formed glass techniques. Participants will learn:
The Colour Lab: Mixing Powders:
Even when working with the largest palette of tested-compatible coloured glass available, you may find yourself seeking a colour that isn’t available as an “off-the-shelf” option in the Bullseye line. As a student in The Colour Lab: Mixing Powders, you will develop a system to zero-in on specific colours and greatly expand your ability to understand and use the palette. Through demonstrations, discussion, and ample hands-on lab time, you will make as many as 50 samples with an enormous range of Bullseye powders at your disposal.
Metallic Drop Out Vessels:
A drop-out vessel is created by slumping a piece of glass through an elevated mold with a hole in the center. The part of the glass that “drops” through the hole can stretch considerably, significantly informing the design of the finished piece. In this instance students will use Silver Foil and Bullseye’s Alchemy glass styles to create unique and stunning metallic vessels. The Bullseye Alchemy glasses will allow students to chance to customise the final look of their piece for either a gold, silver, or bronze metallic effect. Coldworking to remove the rim further transforms the piece.
Harnessing Flow:
Explore the principles of glass flow, deformation, and displacement and learn to make work that captures a sense of movement within. The process will involve learning kilnforming basics, doing volume calculations, working with dams and refractory materials, and designing firing schedules. Basic coldworking methods will also be covered. As a student, you will make a unique cast sculpture and leave the class with enough information to keep experimenting with this versatile technique on your own.
All the details:
Included in the price for each participant:
Five days of hands-on projects in Bullseye Research & Education Department, see page below fro topics 8th -12th September 2025
Tour of the Bullseye Factory and Bullseye Studio architectural fabrication department
Tour of Dan Schwoerer and Lani McGregor’s home and happy hour
Opportunity to personally hand-cast two sheets of glass from the Bullseye Factory casting floor that will be shipped back to Australia by Blue Dog Glass
Opportunity to hand-select glass from the Bull Pen and can be shipped back to Australia by Blue Dog Glass
Six nights’ accommodation – check in on 7th Sep and Check out 13th September
Six continental breakfasts
Five lunches
One group dinner out
Not Included:
Airfares and transportation from Airport to and from hotel
Visas and travel insurance
Additional meals, snacks and entertainment
Cost:
$6,600 per person- shared room
Private rooms are available at an additional $640, once you have enrolled please send us an email to let us know you would like to upgrade
If Blue Dog Studios cancels: In the unlikely event that we cancel a class, those who have enrolled will receive a full refund. If a class is cancelled, Blue Dog Studios is not responsible for reimbursing travel costs or other associated expenses.
If you cancel or transfer: The class fees include a $800 non-refundable, non-transferable administration fee, which is forfeited if a student cancels their enrolment for any reason. Cancellations or transfers received less than 120 days, but more than 60 days, prior to the start of the workshop will receive a refund of 50% of the course fees paid, unless the place is filled, in which case the $800 non-refundable administration fee will be deducted . No refund will be given for cancellations received less than 60 days prior to the start of the workshop . We strongly recommend that students purchase travel insurance that covers cancellations due to COVID
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Bullseye Adventure
September 7, 2025 - September 13, 2025
3:00 pm - 10:00 am