 Art
Glass Invitational 2013 is sponsored by Glass
Alchemy.
We are offering 2 types of tickets this year. The “A” ticket includes everything AGI has to offer,
including a reserved work space. Cost: $700.00
The “B” ticket includes everything except a work space. This doesn’t mean you can’t work, you would
just have to share a torch with someone. Cost: $600.00
We are also taking payments: you can reserve your space for a $150.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit, and
pay $50.00 per month until you are paid in full.
The 11th annual Art Glass Invitational (AGI) is an annual week long event held in western Pennsylvania to
promote education and camaraderie within the lampworking community.
A wide variety of hands on demonstrations, slide shows, and lectures that take place all day, every day,
will be sure to stimulate your creativity and possibly take your career in new directions.
Unlike any other glass event, we have 5 buildings with over 60 flame working stations for our guests to
use for practicing techniques they have learned during the week, and to work with others.
You will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in this rural setting at one of the most unique facilities that was
specifically designed for lampworkers. Also included is:
- All classes / demonstrations
- Propane, oxygen, and adequate ventilation
- Ample kiln space
- 3 meals a day
- Free bags of ice and chilled water taps
- Shower rooms
- BBQ / cooking area
- Free camping on 8 acres of wooded land
- Campfire areas
- Free RV parking on premises / reservation required
Other fun events will include:
Friday Night poker Game:
It’s a tradition every year for the AGI poker game (Texas Hold ‘em) in which each player “buys in”
with a piece of hand made glass.
Saturday Night Party:
This is the end of the week party in which we say goodbye to all of our new (and old) friends until next year.
The party features live music, free beer, and a pig roast.
Private “resort”:
Our neighbors across the street have offered to open up their place to us, which is the closest thing to
a “resort” as you will find around here which includes an in-ground swimming pool and a luxurious bar
room with taps, billiard table, pinball, jukebox, and slot machines. This will be available to us at
select times throughout the week.
Bill Rasmussen Lounge:
This fully furnished air conditioned lounge features a 60” widescreen TV, VCR, DVD player, with a library
of glass blowing DVD’s and videos.
There are only 65 “Golden Tickets” available, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!
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Art Glass Invitational 2013
Monday, August 5th
through
Saturday, August 10th
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Demonstrators
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Show and Tell
Last year was the first year we did this event session and it was a huge success. All attendees are encouraged to bring
samples of their work with them to show case at the beginning of the week. This is a great way to break the ice and
illicite conversation. Seeing what your fellow guests make at the beginning of the week allows everyone to ask questions
and promotes our motto, "We're all teachers, we're all students".
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Kristian Turley
https://www.facebook.com/kristian.turley
You Know Kristian from Generations Glass Supply, and now of Old School Glass. Kristian will be showcasing the finer points
of the basics including: pendants, loops, point pulling, hollow form shaping.
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Seth True
https://www.facebook.com/seth.true.7
Seth will demonstrate a large size vac stack and lined tube pulling by hand. He will cover all aspects from prepping the tube
and rods, to pulling down over 6 feet of tubing from one setup.
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Tom Doner
Finding new markets - Tired of making the same old thing day in and day out? Your local craft market saturated with bottle stoppers
and jewelry? No problem! In this presentation Tom discusses the finer points of seeking out and tapping into new markets and
product lines. There's always opportunity in places you'd never expect.
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Steven Selchow
http://www.glassartists.org/Flamethrower
Steve is an expert when it comes to sculpting animals, critters, and human figures. He will be sharing the secrets of creature building
and how to make them come to life.
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Doug Zolbert
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Zolbert-Glass/173792366078517
We've all been there, you're working a high silver saturated color and for some reason it just didn't turn out as awesome as you had hoped.
Mike has spent years perfecting the used of colored glass and will share his techniques in this interactive color working presentation.
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Mike Shelbo
http://www.facebook.com/shelboglassart
We've all been there, you're working a high silver saturated color and for some reason it just didn't turn out as awesome as you had hoped.
Mike has spent years perfecting the used of colored glass and will share his techniques in this interactive color working presentation.
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Ken Targal & Alex V
https://www.facebook.com/ken.targal
https://www.facebook.com/alex.vicknair.50
Ken and Alex have recently been making hollow neon sculptures. In this two part demo Alex and Ken will make hollow forms and discuss
how to assemble them in order to be prepped and filled with neon and other noble gasses. Guests will have the opportunity to make their
own forms to be filled during the week.
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Eusheen
http://www.glasspipes.org/Eusheen
A master of line work Eusheen will showcase intricate patterns and assembly of complex line structures. Using the pattern work he
will assemble a belt buckle that is both eye catching and functional.
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Worm
http://www.glasspipes.org/Gal34965_the_worm.asp
I'm pleased to bring you an AGI FIRST -- lathe work! Worm, known for his large and intricate pieces, will first prep components and then
assemble them on a lathe in this two part demo.
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Glass Alchemy
Thanks to our sponsors and good friends (family, actually) we’ll be firing up the furnace again,
so we’ll all have a chance to play with some offhand boro!
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