McGregor Summer 2025 Visual Arts Workshops
13 – 17 January 2025
Online registrations open
Workshop Outline
Create hot glass objects, learn how to create small one-off glass objects, formed over a torch. Starting from the basics of hot glass forming, the tutor thoroughly explains all aspects of the processes for using different types of glass for blowing, shaping, and forming techniques, the use of metals, cold working, finishing, and understanding safety and equipment. The five days are structured with a balance between demonstrations and students creating hot glass objects. No experience is necessary, you will need good eyesight and the steady use of both hands. The scale of the objects will be approx. 5 x 5 x 5 cm or smaller. Upon completion, students will have the flame work glass skills to continue to create hot glass objects.
All Levels
Suitable for students aged 18+ only
Registration
+ $1080 (Standard Registration plus materials) or $540 (Junior Pathway Program* plus materials – restricted to 18 years)
Materials
+ $20 McGregor Workshop Delivery Fee: This is a non-negotiable fee that covers additional materials & tools specific to this workshop. These will be supplied by McGregor at time of workshop. Payable at time of workshop registration.
+ $400 BYO Material & Tools cost (approximately): This is in addition to the McGregor Workshop Fee. Please refer to the online ‘Kathryn Wardill – Materials & Tools List, and Workshop Schedule – McGregor Summer 2025’.
Kathryn Wardill is a contemporary glass artist and jeweller who received her Master of Arts, in Fine Art by research from RMIT University. Wardill has actively participated in group and solo exhibitions internationally for over 30 years. Wardill is dedicated to researching jewellery objects combining glass and metal, which has resulted in teaching over 180 workshops, solo exhibitions, being an artist in residency in the USA, and being represented by Studio Ingot Melbourne. Please see www.wardill.com for more information.