Fritography with Michael Dupille

by Ken Hashagen
(Portland, OR USA)

How to achieve photo realism by painting with frit

Use frits and powders to develop images that are tight and highly detailed or loose and impressionistic. Working in a panel format, Michael shares his extensive techniques over this three day workshop. The class focus will be the principles of multiple firing to create rich, vibrant panel pieces. You will learn how to control color density, shading, how to create a soft or hard edge line and when to use it. There will be enough studio time to create technique samples and develop your own personal color palette.

Uroboros is proud to host Michael’s class offering each participant a personalized factory tour and class access to every color and frit size we make. Join us to experience the ambience of being in a working glass factory and take advantage of Special Event Shopping in our racks.

Sign up here:michaelsclass@uroboros.com
Where: Uroboros Glass, 2139 N. Kerby Avenue Portland, OR 97227 (503-284-4900)
When: February 5, 6 and 7th...(2010) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day
Includes: Daily lunches and soft drinks (please let us know of any dietary restrictions)
Provided: Kilns and kiln furniture, digital projector, grinders, scroll saws, propane torches, hair dryers/heat guns, fiber paper, frits, powders and sheet glass
Tools to bring: Simple images (drawing, photo, magazine), favorite glass tools, notebook, small paint brushes, hairspray (pump or aerosol), a dustmask or respirator, cameras are fine but no video please

Maximum Enrollment: 10
Price: $475

Michael, a talented animator, illustrator, printer and mixed media artist, has been working with glass extensively since the early 80’s. He has developed and refined his technique of “Fritography” which is painting with crushed glass or frit. His expertise also extends to mold making and kiln casting large sculptures.