Exploring Glass Art

The history of glass making can be traced back to 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia.  Techniques in working with glass have varied throughout history and in different regions.  This course will explore glass as a medium for fine art. We will learn about the making of glass and the techniques used to form it into art objects. We'll discuss the work of such famous glass artists as: Dale Chihuly, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Harvey Littleton, and John LaFarge .