Networking : that should be the most important word in anybody’s vocabulary: to connect with people who share similar interests, who can in turn introduce you to other people in the industry.
During that particular year, a fusing glass course was offered in Cape Town and I knew this was a perfect networking opportunity. The course was organised by South African glass artist Nelius Britz of the Edge – Cape Glass Studio (left) and renowned Dutch glass artist Frank van den Ham (right) was presenter, teacher, artist all in one.
During that particular year, a fusing glass course was offered in Cape Town and I knew this was a perfect networking opportunity. The course was organised by South African glass artist Nelius Britz of the Edge – Cape Glass Studio (left) and renowned Dutch glass artist Frank van den Ham (right) was presenter, teacher, artist all in one.
The course didn’t only touch on the design aspect of creating beautiful glass pieces, but shed serious light on the technical side. Frank elaborated on the crucial importance of knowing the technical and chemical properties of glass and how the different glass melting processes determine the final product. Sometimes it felt like being at school again in physics class.
Before and after a full fuse and slump, with a clear change in colour. Knowing the properties of the glass you use is imperative to the final result.
We went through the different processes of tack fusing, full fuse, drop mould, etc. The variety of glass enthusiasts attending revealed itself in the range of different glass items that were made.
After that year I kept in contact with the studio, even though the distance between our towns makes it a bit more difficult to attend exhibitions on a regular basis and “network”.
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