Item Name: Corning Master Class Series SKU: DVD233 Description: The Corning Master Class Series is a six-DVD collection produced by the Corning Museum of Glass that documents the techniques and artistry of world-renowned glass masters. The set includes Caneworking with Lino Tagliapietra, Flameworking with Cesare Toffolo, Kiln Formed Glass with Rudy Gritsch, Engraving on Glass with Jiri Harcuba, Venetian Techniques with William Gudenrath, and Pate de Verre with Shin-inchi and Kimiake Higuchi. Each DVD presents a portrait of an accomplished glass artist at work, demonstrating their signature techniques and sharing insights from their decades of experience. This comprehensive collection spans multiple glassworking disciplines, from hot shop and flameworking to cold working and kiln-forming, making it an essential reference for artists seeking to expand their technical knowledge and artistic vision. How it is used: The Corning Master Class Series is used as an instructional and inspirational resource for glassblowers and glass artists of all skill levels. Artists watch the DVDs to observe master craftspeople performing their best work, learning their approaches to technique, material handling, and artistic problem-solving. The series is particularly valuable for studying specialized techniques such as Venetian glassblowing, caneworking, flameworking, kiln forming, and cold-working methods like engraving. Many artists keep these DVDs as bench-side references, returning to them repeatedly to absorb new details and refine their own practice. The combination of visual demonstration and artist narrative makes the series an effective tool for both foundational learning and advanced technical refinement.
