Residencies
We offer residency programs designed not only for international artists who wish to immerse themselves in the world of glassmaking or historical photographic techniques. Our programs provide space for artistic dialogue, professional guidance, and fully equipped facilities for the creative process and experimentation.
Residencies for Glassmakers and Artists
Artists who wish to use our workshop for their own creations have access to:
- A fully equipped grinding workshop
- A fusing kiln for glass slumping and a kiln for pâte de verre sculptures
- All necessary tools for creating and refining pâte de verre sculptures
- Standard workshop equipment and tools
One-Month Residency with a Glass Casting Technique Course
This program allows artists to immerse themselves in the process of creating glass cast sculptures from start to finish:
- Model Creation – Designing and shaping the initial model
- Mold Making and Kiln Firing – Crafting a custom mold and firing it in the kiln
- Finishing and Polishing – Refining the final glass piece using grinding and polishing machines
At the end of the residency, the artist will take home a completed artwork.
Residency with a Wet Collodion Process Course
This course offers the opportunity to explore the wet collodion process technique:
- Learning Collodion Preparation – Understanding and mixing formulas for collodion
- Photography on Glass Plates – Shooting with glass plates of various formats
- Processing and Chemistry Preparation – Mixing and handling your own photographic chemicals
Throughout the residency, the artist has access to a small photography studio and a darkroom. Participants will take home their finished photographs along with a complete guide to the wet collodion process. Additionally, there is an opportunity to experiment with other historical photographic techniques.
Contact is Important
For any additional information about our residency programs, feel free to contact us. We are happy to answer all your questions, help you choose the right program, or create a customized residency that best suits your needs.
We are also happy to assist with finding accommodation and providing the necessary documents for securing scholarships or other grant funding.
Contact:
Julie Lesová - Course Coordinator
tel.: +420 731 243 653
email: info@kolodiumglass.cz
Program Offerings
Residencies for Glassmakers and Artists
Fully equipped glass workshop, photographic studio
Individual approach with artistic dialogue
Full-day course
Residency duration by agreement
Individual approach with artistic dialogue
Full-day course
Residency duration by agreement
Residency with a Glass Casting Technique Course
Fully equipped glass workshop
1 month with a professional consultant
Full-day course
Residency duration: 1 month