Thursdays

Dan Buchanan embarked on his career as a glass artist in the mid-1990s, serving as an apprentice in professional glass studios throughout Santa Fe, New Mexico. He later pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. During his academic tenure, Dan honed his skills in cutting-edge digital technologies, which have since become so integral to his artistic process.

After finishing his studies, Dan joined the team at Taktl, a newly formed architectural concrete manufacturer, and for 13 years helped to grow the company into a multimillion dollar company by running its urethane mold shop. Around the same time, Dan founded Studio Glass Company, to serve as a platform for exploring innovative glass-making methods and designs, allowing him to apply his  understanding of manufacturing processes to the art of studio glassmaking. By leveraging his diverse skill set and industry experience, Dan has positioned Studio Glass Company at the intersection of artistry and efficient production.

Powder Printing with Screens
When: Thursdays, Oct 2 - Nov 20
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Dates: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20
Tuition $525.00
Instructor: Dan Buchanan

Pittsburgh's native son Andy Warhol brought photographic silkscreen printing to the attention of the art world and society alike. In this class we will explore the versatility of powder printing, an exciting new glass process. Whether or not you have a background in screen printing or glass, this class will inspire you to create. You will learn the basics of creating images with finely ground colorful glass powder and screens. Then delve into how to burn your own images onto screens so you can explore the endless possibilities of making multiples and layering designs with your own unique photos and patterns. No experience is necessary.

1 of 8 seats available.
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