International Master Glass Blower - Robert Shield presents
Studio Royal's International
Glass Blowing Academy
STOP PRESS: Studio Royal is pleased to announce its new Academy
location in association with - Weldrite Services, 648 Joey Lane, Suite 6, Henderson NV 89011.
You
will find us just off Sunset between Sunset Station Casino and Bolder Highway - (just behind the Castle)
NOTE: An appointment IS NECESSARY!
You may contact Master
Robert directly at 702 465 5114
For over 20 years Master Robert
has traveled the world demonstrating and teaching the
disappearing art of Glass Blowing. He has produced spun glass creations for members
of
the British Royal Family, the British Ambassador on the Island of Malta and stars and
celebrities around the world. Now resident
here in the USA (Las Vegas) Robert is to offer
classes in torch work to a limited number of students.Classes
will be offered at both
basic and advanced levels. Students will be taught one on one, 5 evenings a week initially.
Courses will extend over a 4 week period and comprise 12 sessions. Each class will be of one and a half
hour duration at times to suite. Students may elect to take up to three classes per week; however where practical students
may request to take fewer classes and spread their training over a longer period than the recommended 4 weeks. The basic
class will teach spun glass torch work and an average student will be competent to create saleable pieces of spun glass and
jewelry at the end of their 12 session course. The advance class will teach basic glass blowing techniques enabling students
to produce a number of 'blown items' including vases and hollow swans (Master Roberts’s signature piece!)Students must complete the basic course before proceeding to the advanced level.
2 Hour Introductry Session:
"Safety
First",
Master Craftsman Robert Shield introduces students to the necessary safety precautions
and procedures that every student must learn and obey. Robert will demonstrate the "Tools of the Trade" and the
session will conclude with a demonstration by Master Robert during which he will create each of the pieces that students will
learn to create during their 4 week course.The student will then 'take over' and be given a 90 minute hands on instruction
during which time they will create two basic pieces to take home. Once a month an open house event will offer intending students and interested guests the opportunity to
attend a free demonstration. Attendance is by confirmed invitation ONLY! Simply complete the request form below and put "OPEN
HOUSE" in the subject line. If you require a brochure or further information, class schedules, fees etc. please put "Intended
student" in the subject line of your enquiry.
