For over 20 years Master Robert
has traveled the world demonstrating and teaching the
disappearing art of Glass Blowing. He has produced spun glass creations for members
of
the British Royal Family, the British Ambassador on the Island of Malta and stars and
celebrities around the world. Now resident
here in the USA (Las Vegas) Robert is to offer
classes in torch work to a limited number of students.Classes
will be offered at both
basic and advanced levels. Students will be taught one on one, 5 evenings a week initially.
Bookings will open May 1st. and classes
will commence at the end of May 2010.
Courses will extend over a 4 week period and comprise 12 sessions. Each class will be of one and a half
hour duration, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 5pm and 6.30pm. Students may elect to take up to
three classes per week; however where practical students may request to take fewer classes and spread their training over
a longer period than the recommended 4 weeks. The school will be dark Tuesday and Wednesday. The basic class will teach spun
glass torch work and an average student will be competent to create saleable pieces of spun glass and jewelry at the end of
their 12 session course. The advance class will teach basic glass blowing techniques enabling students to produce a number
of 'blown items' including vases and hollow swans - Master Roberts’s signature piece!Students
must complete the basic course before proceeding to the advanced level.All students attend a 2 hour introductory
lecture which includes "The History of Glass" presented by Studio Royal's Art Director, Dr. Peter J. Shield PhD;"Safety
First", Master Craftsman Robert Shield introduces students to the necessary safety precautions and procedures that every
student must learn and obey. Robert will demonstrate the "Tools of the Trade" and the session will conclude with
a demonstration by Master Robert during which he will create each of the pieces that students will learn to create during
their 4 week course.Once a month an open house event will offer intending students and interested guests
the opportunity to attend a free lecture and demonstration. Attendance is by confirmed invitation ONLY! Simply complete the
request form below and put "OPEN HOUSE" in the subject line. If you require a brochure or further information, class
schedules, fees etc. please put "Intended student" in the subject line of your enquiry.
