Workshop Registration
Madeline Rile Smith
"Some Like It Hot:
Flameworking Fundamentals and Beyond"
Flameworking
June 9 - 13 (5-day workshop)
This class teaches an array of techniques for beginners and for those with experience looking to enhance their skills. We will cover the fundamentals of this incredibly versatile glass process, developing a solid foundation for success. We will be working with borosilicate glass, a very durable material that is well suited for creating wearables, sculpture, vessels, and other glass items.
Several possibilities of color application will be covered, with a range of methods that can be applied to jewelry, marbles, and more. Small sculptural objects such as botanical forms and flowers will also be covered in this class. We will also cover the "networking" technique, which gives students the ability to create larger sculptures in practically any form!
Instruction will also include guidance and problem-solving support for individual projects. Let's bring your glass ideas into reality!
This workshop is open to all levels. Beginners are welcome!
This class meets from 9am to 5pm each day, Monday through Friday, with additional studio time Monday through Thursday, from 5pm to 9pm. Materials included.
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; $100 for 5-day workshops.
- Classes meet 9 am to 5 pm each day, Monday through Friday. Students will have additional studio time available in the evening, Monday 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
1 Pureland Dr. Swedesboro, NJ 08085
$129 per night; breakfast included
Phone: 856-467-3322
Use Block Code "SCC" when calling to reserve.
Book Online: Salem County College
Key Features of the Holiday Inn: In Hotel Restaurant and Bar - Coffee Maker - Mini Refrigerator - Microwave - Free WiFi - Free Parking - 24-Hour Fitness Center - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - Pet Friendly - Nearby shopping and restaurants
Hampton Inn Swedesboro Philadelphia
2 Pureland Dr. Swedesboro, NJ 08085
$119 per night; breakfast included
Phone: 856-467-6200
May 26-31 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/ln341c. Last day to make reservations: 5/4/25
June 1-7 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/uj02a5. Last day to make reservations: 5/11/25
June 8-14 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/a9edqt. Last day to make reservations 5/25/25
June 15-21 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/kvsws6. Last day to make reservations 6/1/25
June 22-28 - https://group.hamptoninn.com/h7360r. Last day to make reservations 6/9/25
Key Features of the Hampton Inn: Free WiFi - Microwaves and Refrigerators in every room - Spacious Guest Rooms - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - Outdoor Grill area - 24/7 Fitness Center - Guest Laundry - Nearby shopping and restaurants
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