Furnace Building Workshop

with Eddie Bernard, proprieter of Wet Dog Glass

Students in this workshop will learn to build a glass day tank from the bottom up. The group will work together to build one new furnace, replacing one of the existing Penland studio furnaces. Students will learn the principles of good furnace design, and we will cover what size furnace and how much combustion space are needed for different situations. After we install the combustion, safety, and control systems on the furnace, we will tune it for optimal efficiency.


Cost
Tuition: $670, includes housing.

Application form in PDF format.

Other information
1. Limited space is available; applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Full payment is required with application. Cancellations less than 30 days before the workshop will receive no refund.
3. Students agree to participate in a studio safety tour with the glass studio coordinator before the workshop begins and agree to observe all safety procedures and will not use equipment or materials if they have not been fully trained to use them.
4. Housing will not be equipped with a kitchen, but a communal kitchen will be available. No food service will be available on campus.
5. One set of linens and towels will be provided, but Penland encourages students to bring their own personal bedding and towels.
6. Students may not have pets with them at Penland.
7. Students are required to read the Penland handbook and abide by the policies in that handbook.

For more information contact Slate Grove, glass coordinator 828-765-5507.

glass@penland.org