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Katie Severance
"Scientific Glass Boot Camp"
June 12 - 16 (5-day workshop)
This fast-paced course will cover a wide variety of techniques utilized by scientific glassblowers. Learn new techniques and improve your hand-skills at the bench and on the lathe. In this workshop we will cover bends, seals, how to make coils, and other processes. Whether you are interested in scientific glass or in leveraging these skills to add to your creative work, this class will benefit you! All skill levels and beginners 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 for participating in the course are included. If you have specific colors you are interested in working with please bring them with you.
Katie Severance earned an associate degree in Scientific Glass Technology from Salem Community College in 2011. While studying at Salem, Katie completed an internship with Mike Souza at Princeton University. There she fabricated target cells for high-powered lasers while working with specialty glasses such as aluminosilicate, GE180, and quartz. In 2010, Katie joined Chemglass Life Sciences, where she learned to fabricate various borosilicate apparatus while operating a glass lathe. During this time, Katie furthered her glass education at night by studying artistic flameworking with renowned artist Paul J. Stankard.
Katie has presented at the annual symposium of the American Scientific Glassblower Society, and at the International Flameworking Conference. Katie now teaches at Salem Community College and is an independent artist in Philadelphia, combining her skills as a scientific lathe worked with her passion for sculpting realistic floral designs.
Additional Course Information
- Participation limited to students 18 years of age and up.
- Lunch is available for an additional fee; $85 for 5-day workshops.
- Classes meet 9 am to 5 pm each day. Students will have additional practice time Monday through Thursday, 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 "KRI" on the Hilton App
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