AGI update 4/24/2013

[themoch]

As of 4pm on 4/24/2013
THERE ARE ONLY 5 B TICKETS LEFT

If you have put down money and have not finalized your payments now is the time to do so, you have until 30 days before AGI to complete your payments... call Elaine at (724) 791-2100.

Wow this year is going to be great! There are many new additions so make sure to read carefully.


AGI - Aug 5 - Aug 10

for tickets and registration call Elaine at (724) 791-2100.

B Ticket - Gets you into all the demos, 3 meals a day, and camping spot - $600
A Ticket - Gets you a all of the above plus a workstation - $700

hey everybody, I'm pleased to announce the full line up for AGI! We have the pleasure of locking in all these great artists early this year so you can start getting excited for next August right now.

Show and Tell
Last year was the first year we did this event session and it was a huge success. All attendees are encouraged to bring samples of their work with them to show case at the beginning of the week. This is a great way to break the ice and illicite conversation. Seeing what your fellow guests make at the beginning of the week allows everyone to ask questions and promotes our motto, "We're all teachers, we're all students"

Kristian Turley
https://www.facebook.com/kristian.turley
You Know Kristian from Generations Glass Supply, and now of Old School Glass. Kristian will be showcasing the finer points of the basics including: pendants, loops, point pulling, hollow form shaping.

Seth True
https://www.facebook.com/seth.true.7
Seth will demonstrate a large size vac stack and lined tube pulling by hand. He will cover all aspects from prepping the tube and rods, to pulling down over 6 feet of tubing from one setup.

Tom Doner (A.K.A. Wonka)
Finding new markets - Tired of making the same old thing day in and day out? Your local craft market saturated with bottle stoppers and jewelry? No problem! In this presentation Tom discusses the finer points of seeking out and tapping into new markets and product lines. There's always opportunity in places you'd never expect.

Steven Selchow
http://www.glassartists.org/Flamethrower
Steve is an expert when it comes to sculpting animals, critters, and human figures. He will be sharing the secrets of creature building and how to make them come to life.

Doug Zolbert
http://www.facebook.com/doug.zolbert
Doug has developed an amazing technique for creating large (and i mean over 2 feet large) encalmo vessels from solid rod. He recently was showcasing his work at Glassroots. Check out a sample of his work

Mike Shelbo
http://www.facebook.com/shelboglassart
We've all been there, you're working a high silver saturated color and for some reason it just didn't turn out as awesome as you had hoped. Mike has spent years perfecting the used of colored glass and will share his techniques in this interactive color working presentation.

Ken Targal & Alex V
https://www.facebook.com/ken.targal
https://www.facebook.com/alex.vicknair.50
Ken and Alex have recently been making hollow neon sculptures. In this two part demo Alex and Ken will make hollow forms and discuss how to assemble them in order to be prepped and filled with neon and other noble gasses. Guests will have the opportunity to make their own forms to be filled during the week.

Eusheen
http://www.glasspipes.org/Eusheen
A master of line work Eusheen will showcase intricate patterns and assembly of complex line structures. Using the pattern work he will assemble a belt bucle that is both eye catching and functional.

Worm/ Steve Bates
http://www.glasspipes.org/Gal34965_the_worm.asp
www.glasspipes.org/SteveBates
I'm pleased to bring you an AGI FIRST -- lathe work! Worm and steve will be working on the lathe to bring you something amazing, intricate and defiantly sure to blow your mind.

Tim Drier
http://www.cmog.org/bio/tim-drier
Tim Drier has been a glassblower for 25 years, and applies his scientific glassblowing expertise to artistic flameworking. He concentrates on creating decanters, goblets, vases, and human sculptural forms. He will also be showcasing his very special personal bench which he created himself.

Josh Mazet
http://www.canyonstudios.org/Mazet.htmMarble and sculpting master will be demoing the finer points of construction and round objects.


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Barry Lafler Challenge
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Barry has a surprise challenge that he hosts on most years. Would be participants put their name into a hat and contestants are drawn. They have the option to participate or "gift" their chance to another guest. The rules are then announced and participants have a fixed amount of time complete the challenge. Public voting then takes place on who completed the challenge "the best". This is always a great event that promotes friendly competition, amazing pieces of work, and a chance to showcase your skills at the drop of a hat.
(Rules are subject to change)

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Poker Night!
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The return of the infamous AGI poker night. This year returning guest FoSho will be hosting the poker night and bringing his own special flare to this Texas Hold'em tournament. You need not know how to play poker to participate. Buy in for the tournament is a piece of glass made by you. All glass artists of all skill levels are welcome. Many friends are made during this tournament and much smack talking is given and received by all.


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After AGI
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Barry Lafler will be hosting a marble and sculpture class on Sunday after AGI with Josh Mazet and Steve Selchow. Josh Mazet will teach the finer points of marbles (class to be designed by students interest) and Steve Selchow will concentrate on his sculpture skills (also considering the students interests). The class is on Sunday the 11th from 8AM until 12AM(That's midnight). As of right now the schedule is:

• 4 hours of instruction with Josh
• Lunch
• 4 hours of instruction with Steve
• Practice until 12AM

When AGI starts we will firm up the rest of the class details

[justiceglass]

any news on vendors yet?
and is the class with steve and josh included in the ticket price?
thanks
josh

[possum77]

I think the josh and Steve class is extra

[B-Rye-oNeR]

I have a Paragon F130 I'd trade for an A ticket,...just sayin

[themoch]

any news on vendors yet?
and is the class with steve and josh included in the ticket price?
thanks
josh

News on the vendor. AGI will be the vendor this year. We will be stocking the usual supplies of clear, color, tools, and other things. We will give a more specific update on pre-ordering and discount rates on larger orders of glass as we get closer to August.

Steve and Josh are not included in the ticket price. The cost of the class will be determined and announced during the first few days of the show. Last year the price was VERY reasonable, and was calculated on number of guests attending.

[justiceglass]

sweetness