Detailed Course Description

A rare opportunity to speak directly with one of the most experienced voices in contemporary flameworked glass. With over five decades at the torch, Shane Fero brings a depth of technical understanding and material sensitivity that only time can produce. This focused 15-minute session is designed for serious makers seeking precise insight — whether refining form, addressing structural challenges, discussing process control, or navigating artistic direction within flame-worked glass. This is not a beginner’s lesson. It is a concentrated exchange with a master practitioner — direct, practical, and grounded in lived studio experience. Ideal for: Technical refinement at an advanced level Troubleshooting persistent structural or heat issues Clarifying direction in sculptural work Discussing long-term development in the medium Expect clarity, candour, and distilled experience.