Form & Motion
BrittleBoundaries (detail), 2019. Glass, Microcomputers, Solenoid Valve, USGS Earthquake Notification System, 28′ x 6′ (varying heights). Photo by Jim Butch.
This workshop will focus on the foundations of glass and creative exploration through the dynamic process of glassblowing. Students will learn the proper form, tools, and techniques to work with glass in the studio. We will highlight proper body mechanics, working in multiples, and repetition to hone important foundational skills. The first week will be dedicated to form and skill building, followed by practicing those skills in exploring conceptual development, personal narrative, and thoughtful design. With this hands-on, in-depth learning environment, you will leave with a new material language to add to your creative toolbox. This workshop is intended for beginners.
Anna Lehner (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist working at the intersections of art and structural geology. In 2019, Lehner received an MA/MFA in Glass at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a graduate associate of the Center for Culture, History and Environment within the Nelson Institute. In 2016, they received a BFA in 3D Fine Art and a BA in Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Lehner has received multiple awards, including a Fulbright Graduate Research Award to New Zealand in 2020, the Jutta Cuny-Franz Memorial award, and has been included in professional publications such as New Glass Review of the Corning Museum of Glass.