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October Half Term Glass Art Courses
London Craft Week – LCW15
EXHIBITIONS
Bleigiessen – Thomas Heatherwick
Tour Max Lamb, Thomas Heatherwick Studio & Jo Lewis.
Easter Open Studio – Courses
Half Term Open Studio
Bounty of the Burnhams

Salt Glass Studios, in Burnham Thorpe, are holding a series of exhibitions to celebrate the area’s diverse landscape and the crops that grow there, from now until January 4.
Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass Exhibition focuses on food economies from saffron, grains, fruits, sugar beet and shell fish to samphire as a rich cultural currency.
Fiona Wilkes, of Salt Glass Studios, said: “Working closely with Burnham farmers and producers this first exhibition explores through a series of glass-print works the revival of Norfolk Saffron by Dr Sally Francis in Burnham Norton, Nina Plumbe’s unique heritage orchards Plumbe & Maufe Farm in Burnham. Overy Town and Jon Brown’s harvested mussels from Burnham Deepdale & Norton Creek.”
The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Our picture above shows Max Lamb with part of the exhibition depicting the apples, plums, mussels and saffron harvested in the area. Picture by Alan Miller MLNF13AM12024
http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/bounty-of-the-burnhams-1-5748852
SALT Educational Project – CLEY14 Exhibition & NNEP – Burnham Market Primary School
SALT© Ebb Series (2013)
SALT selected for CLEY14. NNEP annual summer exhibition – curators Polly Binns and Rod Bugg – July – August 2014.
SALT glass studio – Educational Projects – www.saltglasstudios.co.uk
CLEY14 Exhibition & NNEP – www.cleycontemporaryart.org
Burnham Market Primary School – www.burnhammarket.norfolk.sch.uk
‘A Sustained Conversation With Materials’
Funded by the Arts Council and The Eridge Trust, CLEY14 Art Exhibition and North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP) invited SALT glass studios to work with Burnham Market Primary School to explore the theme of the CLEY14 exhibition, ‘A Sustained Conversation With Materials’
Portal to The Urban Gin Garden – Clerkenwell Design Week
Portal to The Urban Gin Garden – Clerkenwell Design Week
Clerkenwell Design Week – award-winning design festival -20-22 May
Selection of SALT work part of innovative exhibition of design with The Gin Garden, GROW London, Urban Spaces
Bleigiessen Wellcome Trust Collaboration with Thomas Heatherwick Studio

Bleigiessen – Wellcome Trust, London, UK
Collaboration with Thomas Heatherwick Studio – heatherwick.com
In collaboration with Thomas Heatherwick Studio Max Lamb (Flux Glass) worked on the Public Art Commission for Welcome Trust using 142,000 glass spheres suspended on 27,000 high tensile steel wires; 15 tonnes of glass and just under a million metres of wire. Each sphere creating “shifting colour and brightness coming from a layer of dichroic film set between the two hemispherical lenses that make up each sphere” heatherwick.com
The Wellcome Trust, a biomedical research charity, commissioned the studio to design a sculpture for the atrium of its new headquarters. The site for the sculpture was within an eight-storey high atrium space above a pool of water. Although a huge space, the sculpture was commissioned after the building was complete, meaning it had to fit through a standard sized front door.
This original piece was digitised and exactly replicated using 142,000 glass spheres suspended on 27,000 high tensile steel wires; 15 tonnes of glass and just under a million metres of wire. The spheres, made in Poland in a spectacle lens factory, were the result of a collaboration with Flux Glass, their shifting colour and brightness coming from a layer of dichroic film set between the two hemispherical lenses that make up each sphere.
The vertiginous quality of this space, coupled with the presence of water, suggested the idea of exploring ways of capturing the dynamic shapes of falling liquids. Following extensive experimentation, pouring molten metal into water was found to create extraordinary and complex forms in a fraction of a second. No two experiments produced the same result. Over four hundred of these were produced before a five centimetre piece was created and selected as it was felt it would work well with the building and is the basis of the final thirty metre project. Bleigiessen can be viewed on the last Friday of every month at 2pm.
http://www.heatherwick.com/bleigiessen/
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/Our-headquarters/public-access/bliegiessen/
http://www.discover-interesting-places.com/bleigiessen-london-suspended-animation.html
Post by SALT glass studios.
Bounty of the Burnhams Film by Award Winning Garrett & Garrett
Film by Award Winning Garrett & Garrett– SALTglassstudios©2014
Art/Crop/Plant/Memory Project: Shared Substances-Imagery-Memories
In partnership with Norfolk Saffron, Plumbe & Maufe Farm & Jon Brown
SALT are running a series of exhibitions entitled Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass exploring the Burnham landscape’s diverse crops and food economies, from saffron, grains, fruits, sugar beet, shell fish to samphire and this rich cultural currency which establishes a network of recurring imagery, shared substances and memories within the region. The next Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass is planned for Summer 2014. Local Farmers, producers and practitioners interested participating this year please contact SALT.
Bounty of the Burnhams (I) – 1 Dec. 2013 – 4 Jan. 2014
Working closely with Burnham farmers and producers this first exhibition explores through a series of glass-print work the revival of Norfolk Saffron by Dr Sally Francis in Burnham Norton, Nina Plumbe’s unique heritage orchards Plumbe & Maufe Farm in Burnham Overy Town and Jon Brown’s harvested mussels from Burnham Deepdale & Norton Creek.
The exhibition Private View (30/11/13) included:
Opened by Isabel Vasseur – ArtOffice
Gin Garden – Unique drink and cocktail bar inspired by Burnham crops and plants Garrett & Garrett – Award Winning film company – collecting guests memories Unthank Supper Club – Culinary creations inspired by Burnham crops & shellfish Menu SALT – Glass demonstrations and invited guest creating glass art works
Exhibition – Contemporary Glass Society
Exhibitions
“TAKING SHAPE: MOULDS AND FORMING” 2014
SALT© Mytilus Filter (2014)
SALT’s work Ebb and Mytilus Filter selected with several leading glass artists for Contemporary Glass Society’s exhibition “TAKING SHAPE: MOULDS AND FORMING” 2014. www.cgs.org.uk/exhibitions
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Sea Through – Contemporary glass exhibition 26th October – 4th November
Sea Through
26th October – 4th November
Contemporary glass exhibition by Angela Jarman, Max Lamb and Fiona Wilkes and Nora Gaston.
Bounty of the Burnhams Exhibition December 2013
‘Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass’
SALT’s Gallery December exhibition ‘Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass’ is in association with local farmers and producers including Norfolk Saffron, Plumbe & Maufe Fruit Farm, Unthank Supper Club.
The exhibition explores a series glass and print works celebrating the Burnham landscape’s diverse crops and food economies, from saffron, grain, fruit, shell fish to samphire, and this unique and rich cultural currency which establishes a network of recurring imagery of shared substances, memories and histories within the region.
Bounty of the Burnhams Through Glass will also showcase Open Studio and Free Demonstrations giving the public an unique opportunity to view directly the glass-print work being created throughout December 2013.
SALT Sculpture Exhibitions
SALT Sculpture Exhibitions
Following SALT’s recent group sculpture exhibition ‘Space and Form’ exciting new sculpture will be exhibited at ‘Undersong‘ Belfry Arts Centre, Norfolk in October 2013!
http://icenipost.com/space-form-norfolk-sculpture-wymondham-arts-centre-sept-3rd-15th-2013/
Protected: Saffron Croker
SALT’s recent Commissions and exciting new film documenting Glassmaking Courses
SALT’s recent Commissions most notably include:
- Raymond Blanc Farnham Restaurant – Bespoke Lighting
- PNW – Architecture – Interior Design – Bespoke Lighting
- Holkham Hall – Victoria Inn – Bespoke Lighting
- Holkham Hall – Limited Edition Glass – Print Collection
- PAI Group – specialising in the design installation
New Film:
Holkham Hall – Limited Edition Glass – Print Collection.
SALT’s exciting new film
SALT’s exciting new film documenting Glassmaking Courses by independent videographers Garrett & Garrett is now on the Website and Vimeo. Printmaking onto Glass Film coming soon!
Summer Courses and Open Studios July- September 2013
SALT Gallery – Courses – Free Demonstrations Holkham Country Fair 27 – 28 July 2013
SALT Courses and Demonstrations Royal Norfolk Show 26 – 27 June 2013
SALT’S Printmaking onto Glass Courses May 2013
Student Comments:
‘Great screen printing course and very excited now I can develop my practice’
‘Good course and thorough teaching, will be back for more’
See Course Calendar for June and course dates throughout 2013
SALT receiving great press coverage for our range of course
SALT receiving great press coverage for our range of course!
See Amanda Loose – Ass. Editor of North Norfolk Living’ course review
“What do you mean you never done Glass Sand Casting”
See The Art section Norfolk On My Mind is Norfolk’s
SALT glass studios Open Studios Awarded “Highly Commended” at the Glass Art Prize 2013!
‘Ebb’ highly commended by judge of the Warm Glass Art Price 2013
SALT’s work ‘Ebb’ highly commended by the judge Dan Klein Associates, a world-authority on contemporary glass at the Warm Glass Art Price 2013.
Gallery | salt glass studios
Glass Making Courses 2013
Glass and Print Making Course – Open Studio
1 December 2012 – 6 January 2013 – 10am – 5pm
SALT’s Winter program starts with Festive Glass Making – Open Studio which includes Glass Blowing, Sand Casting, Festive Bauble and Paperweight Courses & Free Demonstrations from the 1 December 2012 – 6 January 2013 – 10am – 5pm.
Please see information below, course calendar and course shop for booking details.
SALT also offer Gift Vouchers for Glassmaking Course which make a fantastic gift!
Students creating Hot Glass Sand Casts and Festive Baubles with tudors Fiona Wilkes and Max Lamb.
Educational Visits and Demonstrations (Burnham Market Primary School)
Sand Casting Course
Sand Casting Course with Norfolk Deaf Children’s Society
SALT had another great weekend of hot glass sand casting with local residence, visitors and organisations including Norfolk Deaf Children’s Society http://www.norfolkdcs.co.uk. SALT received good comments from students attending the sand casting courses:
‘Well organised, good instruction, very friendly, really enjoyed the experience’
‘I learnt new skills today… I love this place I am coming back for some more’
‘I loved having a go at casting’
‘I loved it and hopefully we will come again, I definitely want to’
Glass Blowing Introduction Course (3 Hours)
‘Great Course. Everyone should try it!’ (WI)
Festive Bauble Glass Blowing
SALT’s popular Festive Bauble Course is enjoyed by all students attending with great comments:
I really enjoyed my time here, it was really fun to make the bauble and sand casts, would love to come back soon!
Paperweight Making Course
Students creating a unique paperweight by choosing colours and manipulating the glass using tools under the tutors and glass artists Louis Thompson and Max Lamb.
SALT’s opening 01.12.12
SALT’s studio opening initiated with the creation of a ‘Glass Spirit Catcher’ by Nina Plumbe
SALT: Opened by Louis Thompson (Leading Glass Artist)
SALT was opened by Louis Thompson, the UK’s leading Glass Artist and 2012 Awardee of the reputed Jerwood Foundation ‘Makers Open Prize’ and ‘Best in Show’ at the British Glass Biennale – www.louisthompson.com
Glass Making: The ‘Spirit Catcher’
SALT’s studio was initiated with the creation of a ‘Glass Spirit Catcher’ by Nina Plumbe (a renowned plum farming specialist) in order to follow glass making tradition and under the expert instruction of the glass artists Max Lamb and Louis Thompson.
Visitors Making Glass Vessels & Bubbles
Visitors to SALT’s opening enjoyed an afternoon of glass making demonstrations and the opportunity to create a glasswork and discover the processes and qualities of glass making. Many visitors commented on SALT’s ‘beautiful and imaginative glass pieces’ and were ‘Inspired and looking forward to learning some glass making’.
SALT featured in current and forthcoming press and editorial features:
North Norfolk Living Clear Vision by Eroica Mildmay – http://www.northnorfolkliving.co.uk
Norfolk on My Mind (Anna Wignall) – http://www.norfolkonmymind.co.uk/latestissue.html
Kings Lynn Magazine (Whats On/David Learner) – http://www.klmagazine.co.uk
EDP Norfolk (Rachel Bulter)
Invitation
Ebb (III) (2012) Video Installation
Ebb (III) (2012) Video Installation
Autumn/Winter Courses Program 2012 – 2013
Autumn/Winter Courses Program 2012 – 2013
Festive Glass Making – Christmas Open Studio
1 December 2012 – 6 January 2013 – 10am – 5pm
Hot Glass Blowing & Casting Short Courses & Demonstrations
Visit SALT glass studios for a unique introduction into the ancient art of glassmaking and buy or make a unique contemporary glass gift!
SALT’s exciting Autumn/Winter program throughout the Christmas and the New Year season starts with hot blown and cast glass demonstrations, workshops and short courses as a great way for visitors to discover SALT’s new range of glass works as gifts and students to create a unique glass pieces!
All courses are for beginners looking for an introduction to glassmaking techniques or practitioners refining existing skills under the tutition of the experienced glass artist Max Lamb (RCA).
SALT’s program for 2013 will include short courses, master classes and intensive a weekend program in printing-making onto glass, kiln and slumping glass, blowing and casting.
Free admission, parking and glassmaking demonstrations.
Autumn – Winter 2012
Glass Blowing Kiln Casting Fusing and Slumping
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Spring – Summer 2013
Hot Glass Casting Glass Blowing Screen Printing onto Glass
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Autumn – Winter 2013
Hot Glass Casting Glass Blowing Screen Printing onto Glass Kiln Casting
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Booking Information For further information on courses and booking information please contact SALT directly via the enquiry form or contact details.SALT’s website will soon have a secure online booking and availability calendar and payment is required with booking and is refundable per terms. Gift vouchers will be available as a special and unusual present for glass lesson on line shortly. |
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