November 9-14, 2026
Advanced Pâte de Verre Techniques in Botanical Forms
Sculpting with Light
This intensive master class explores the ancient "paste of glass" technique—Pâte de Verre—through three distinct botanical lenses.
Students will move beyond basic casting to master sifting, packing, and multi-stage kiln forming in this 6-day workshop with glass artist Sky McDonagh.
Using Bullseye Glass exclusively, participants will create delicate glass flowers, a structural botanical cup and saucer, and high-dimension abstract forms.
The curriculum balances technical precision—such as investment mold making and kiln-forming over fiber board—with the organic, one-of-a-kind nature of botanical art.
10am-4pm daily (with a lunch break around 1pm)
$795/person
ALL Materials will be supplied.
Cancellation Fee: $100
No Refunds/Cancellations after August 1, 2026
Make it a retreat and stay on property for a fully immersive experience!
Limited housing available, please contact valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org directly for availability.
Cost is $200 for up to 8 nights as needed for travel accommodations.
More about the Artist and What to Expect:
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Day 1: Design & Sculpting
Stencil making for Project 1; Clay sculpting for Project 2; Sifting/Firing Project 1.
Day 2: Investment
Investing clay forms (Project 2); Carving fiber molds for Project 1.
Day 3: Packing & Stacking
Packing Project 2 molds; Stacking/Packing Project 3 (Abstracts); Load Kilns.
Day 4: Forming
Second firing of
Day 1: Design & Sculpting
Stencil making for Project 1; Clay sculpting for Project 2; Sifting/Firing Project 1.
Day 2: Investment
Investing clay forms (Project 2); Carving fiber molds for Project 1.
Day 3: Packing & Stacking
Packing Project 2 molds; Stacking/Packing Project 3 (Abstracts); Load Kilns.
Day 4: Forming
Second firing of Project 1 over fiber molds; Monitoring casting kilns.
Day 5: Divestment
Cooling kilns; Removing Project 2 & 3 from molds; Initial cleaning with CLR.
Day 6: Cold Working
Belt sanding; Water pick detailing; Final assembly and critique.
Sky McDonagh
What to Expect:
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Fahan Sky McDonagh (B. 1975) is an international artist and educator dedicated to the medium of glass.
Since receiving her MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013, she has cultivated a practice that blends technical precision with an archival sensibility.
From the studios of Pilchuck to the workshops of Italy and Germany,
Fahan Sky McDonagh (B. 1975) is an international artist and educator dedicated to the medium of glass.
Since receiving her MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013, she has cultivated a practice that blends technical precision with an archival sensibility.
From the studios of Pilchuck to the workshops of Italy and Germany, McDonagh has spent her career refining a visual language that speaks to the delicate balance of our ecosystems.
What to Bring
What to Expect:
What to Bring
Safety:
N-95 mask (mandatory for dry frit/investment), nitrile gloves, closed-toe shoes, aprons, hair ties.
Tools:
Notebook, Sharpie, drawing utensils, headphones for focus.
Packing Tools:
Metal/wooden spoons, dowels, or found sticks.