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What? An intensive one-day Art+Engineering workshop at South Dakota Mines
Will feature science-based lectures and hands-on glassblowing, stained glass, ceramic and blacksmithing training
When? June 13, 2025 at 8am
Who? High school teachers and artisans who have an interest in understanding more about the science and engineering behind ceramics, glass and metals
Cost? Free (lunch provided), lodging available at a reasonable rate through SD Mines Housing
Other? Continuing education units (CEU) possible for those who complete the workshop
Interested? Contact Dr. Katrina Donovan at Katrina.Donovan@sdsmt.edu for an application
Please complete an application form:
Matthew Whitehead receiving instruction from local artisan Toni Gerlach
Local Stevens high school art teacher, Ms. Alicia English, showing the bubble she blew.
Local community member, Christy Robinson, blowing glass.
Paperweight created by participant during the workshop.
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Introductions and Workshop Goals
8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Wild Clay in the Black Hills (Kellar)
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Blacksmithing Metallurgy (West)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Glazes and Glasses (Donovan)
11:30 – noon Lunch
noon – 5:00 p.m. Lab Rotations (one hour each)
clay hand building (Mitchell)
glassblowing (Donovan)
blacksmithing (West)
stained glass (Whitehead)
potter’s wheel (Kellar)
5:00 – 5:15 p.m. Closing Remarks and Workshop Assessment
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