In 2026, Espace VERRE welcomed two internationally renowned glass artists for workshops designed for professional glass artists. These workshops offered participants the opportunity to explore different approaches to working with glass, from sculpted blown glass to pâte de verre and “Foam Glass”.
The 2027 program will be announced at a later date.
WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONAL GLASS ARTISTS 2026
January 19–23, 2026
Elemental – Sculpted Blown Glass with Raven Skyriver
This workshop invited participants to hone their sculpted blown glass skills or explore this practice for the first time. Through close observation of proportions and forms, participants explored different approaches to the sculptural process, including color application, component assembly, the use of the hot torch, problem solving, and the creation of realistic textures. Teamwork was also an important part of the process.
The Earth, the Water, the Fire, the Air, return, return, return, return.
Raven Skyriver began blowing glass at the age of sixteen. His mentor, Lark Dalton, taught him how to build glassblowing equipment and trained him in traditional Venetian techniques. In 2003, Raven was invited to join the William Morris team, where he worked until Morris’s retirement in 2007. This experience, alongside such a talented group of artists, reinforced his decision to dedicate himself to glass sculpture as a profession. Raven lives near the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, and produces his work in the Seattle area. He exhibits nationally and has participated in international group shows. His sculptural work, focused on representations of marine life, is inspired by his island upbringing and nourished by the creatures inhabiting this fragile ecosystem.
Glassblowing Demonstration with Raven Skyriver
Alongside his workshop, Raven Skyriver presented a glassblowing demonstration, offering the public an opportunity to discover his sculptural approach and craftsmanship.
Watch the Demonstration
For more information: https://ravenskyriverglass.com/
June 22–26, 2026
Pâte de verre and “Foam Glass” with Joshua Kerley
This workshop explored pâte de verre and “Foam Glass”, two approaches to kiln-formed glass.
Joshua Kerley is an award-winning artist, designer, and educator specializing in kiln-formed glass. He holds a Master’s degree in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art (2019) and earned a BA in Contemporary Crafts from Falmouth University in 2011. He regularly exhibits internationally and is represented by Bullseye Projects in the United States. Recent exhibitions include Heart of Glass at Galerie Handwerk in Munich and Channelling: Outset Studiomakers Corridor at Frieze London. Since completing his Master’s, Kerley has received the Tiffany & Co. Studiomakers Prize and the Saxe Emerging Artist Prize awarded by the Glass Art Society. His works are part of permanent collections at the Special Collections Museum of Manchester Metropolitan University and the Ernsting Foundation’s Glass Museum in Coesfeld, Germany. His work has been featured in several publications, including Crafts Magazine and Neues Glas. Joshua Kerley currently works from a rural studio in Wiltshire and serves as Senior Lecturer in Glass at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham.
Artist Talk with Joshua Kerley
Joshua Kerley also met with the public for an artist talk exploring his artistic practice and research into glass. The talk offered an opportunity to learn more about his approach and his work with kiln-formed glass.
Watch the Artist Talk
For more information: https://www.joshuakerley.com/
These workshops are conducted in collaboration with CMAQ and Intervention-compétences de Compétence Culture, with the financial participation of the Gouvernement du Québec.