Baptism of Fire - Glass Workshop at Fondation d’entreprise Martell
Presentation
Dive into the heart of the glass workshop at Fondation d’entreprise Martell alongside glass artisans Valentin Rizzo and Gaëtan Oheix. Discover the furnaces, tools, and essential gestures of glassblowing, then try your hand at crafting your first pieces in blown and solid glass. An immersive experience to understand glass in all its forms and leave with creations shaped by your own hands.
On the agenda
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Workshop Discovery & Demonstration: Presentation of tools, furnaces, and basic glassmaking techniques.
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Baptism of Fire (“Baptême du feu”): Introduction to glassblowing and shaping of two pieces (one in blown glass and one in solid glass).
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Glass Immersion (“Immersion Verre”): Exploration of glassblowing, sculpting, and color to create three pieces (two tumblers and one custom-made piece designed with the artisans).
