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Percy Echols II is a Pittsburgh-based Artist, Alchemist, and Educator at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Here, he is at the forefront of pioneering the development of a space dedicated to the emergence of plasma and neon light art. He is a creator and founder of Taming Lightning which feature blog, podcast, and resources on Neon and Plasma. 7+ years of teaching experience in glass and plasma under that of Wayne Strattman and Mundy Hepburn in 2018 at the Pittsburgh glass Center, Ed Kirshner 2019 at Pittsburgh Glass Center, and the Glass Factory in Sweden, in 2023 at Toledo Museum of Art, and Pilchuck Glass School with Harriet Schwarzrock. He took on committee leadership to develop the Plasma Art Alliance (PAA) in 2020, and more recently had taken seat on the Glass Art Society board (2023) both to promote and share knowledge to the greater community.

Website: www.percyechols.com  

Instagram: @glass.percy  

Instagram: @taminglightning 

Lightning in Any Bottle
When: Fridays, Jan 24 - Mar 21
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dates: Jan 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 14, 21
Tuition $525.00
Instructor: Percy Echols II

Let's light it up! In this class, you’ll explore stacking readymade glass and using kiln-fired enamel as a solder to create your own plasma light sculpture. If you are new to glass, create your sculpture with found glass vessels like vases, bottles, cups, and bowls. If you have experience in glass making, bring your own handmade cups or vessels and explore turning them into plasma sculptures. This class will utilize the equipment in the cold shop to cut, drill, and grind your ready-made glass; harness the power of the kilns to fire your work; and use the plasma cart to fill the vessels with gas.

Please bring 4 - 6 sets of glasses or vessels to work with. No experience is necessary. This class is designed for 2 projects to be filled with plasma.

 

Class does not meet on 3/7/2025.

3 of 3 seats available.
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