Madeline Rile Smith
Some Like it Hot: Flameworking Fundamentals and Beyond
May 30 - June 2 (4-day workshop)
This class teaches an array of techniques for beginners to experienced flameworkers looking to enhance their skills. We will cover the fundamentals of solid and hollow sculpting and flame control, developing a solid foundation for more advanced projects.
We will explore the possibilities of color application in borosilicate, with a range of methods that can be applied to jewelry, marbles, and more. We will cover the "networking" technique, which gives students the ability to create larger sculptures in practically any form. Demonstrations will include bridging and assembly, and attention will be given to proper seals to create strong, long-lasting objects with an emphasis on developing the best habits and strategies for success.
Botanical forms and flowers will be covered in this class, as well as small blown vessels, and assembly of larger pieces. Instruction will also include guidance and problem-solving support for individual projects.
This class meets from 9am to 5pm each day, Tuesday through Friday, with additional studio time Tuesday through Thursday, from 5pm to 9pm. Materials included, though if you have particular colors you would like to work with please bring them with you.
Madeline Rile Smith uses glass as a performative vehicle to consider notions of intimacy, compromise, and embodiment. Informed by her background in music, she creates objects and videos that explore connection and isolation. Madeline's work has been exhibited in venues throughout the US and internationally, including the Museum of Arts and Design, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art, the Toyama Glass Art Museum, and in New Glass Review 41 and 35. She earned an MFA in glass at Rochester Institute of Technology, and a BFA in glass from Tyler School of Art. A passionate educator, she has instructed glassworking in schools and institutions throughout the East Coast, including Rochester Institute of Technology, UrbanGlass, The Crefeld School, Tyler School of Art, and Salem Community College. Madeline is currently the Assistant Professor in Glass Art at Salem Community College. She is a recipient of a commission award for Glass Meet the Future 2021 with North Lands Creative.
You can see more of her work at madelinerilesmith.com or @madhotglass.
Additional Course Information
- Participation limited to students 18 years of age and up.
- Lunch is available for an additional fee; $70 for 4-day workshops.
- Classes meet 9 am to 5 pm each day. Students will have additional studio time the first five evenings of the course, Tuesday through Thursday, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Materials for participating in the course are included. If you have specific colors you are interested in working with please bring them with you.
- Any work from the final day of the course remaining in a kiln will be available for pick up beginning the following Monday. Students may have finished worked shipped for an additional fee.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
- Salem Community College is not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses. There is always a chance, due to unforeseen circumstances, that a class could be cancelled unexpectedly. In these instances, refunds on registration will be issued, and Salem Community College will not be responsible for non-refundable travel expenses.
- Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment policy. In the event that we do not meet our minimum enrollment for a course we will refund your purchase. Students will be notified no later than 45 days prior to their class start date if their workshop is subject to cancellation due to enrollment.
- Student cancellation/refund policy- Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the start of the class are subject to a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the start of a course will receive a 50% refund for the registration fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the course are not eligible for a refund.
Discounted Hotel Information
Holiday Inn - Philadelphia South-Swedesboro
Hotel includes a bar and lounge for gathering with friends. Restaurant onsite. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and Keurig. Onsite fitness center and outdoor pool.
Exit 10 off Interstate 295 (1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, N.J.)
$129 per night (plus tax), breakfast included
856.467.3322
Reference block code "SAL" when calling to reserve.
Limited availability. Special rate available until 3 weeks prior to your stay.
Book online: Salem Community College
Hampton Inn - Swedesboro
Next door to the Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, microwave, and mini-refrigerator. Onsite fitness center and outdoor pool.
Exit 10 off Interstate 295 (2 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, N.J.)
$129 per night (plus tax), includes breakfast
1.855.244.8990
Reference "Salem Community College" if calling to reserve.
Special rate available until 1 month prior to your stay.
Click here to book online.
Or use the group code "GLA" on the Hilton App
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