Under the microscope with Rachael Durkan

Rachael is a kiln-formed glass artist, designing, making and firing her work in a garden studio in Horfield.

Her work draws inspiration from the intricate structural patterns found in nature – those unseen forces that govern organic growth and determine final form.

Exploring the microcosmic world of plant and tree cells, she intuitively constructs flowing forms from many pieces of glass. These patterns repeat, expand, and evolve, echoing the complexity of natural systems. Her talk will include: –

• The inspiration behind her Art
• Types of glass and accessories including Bullseye glass and how and where it is made
• Fused Glass Techniques and temperatures used to achieve these
• How to utilise the properties of glass and their metal content in the designs
• Using the Bullseye colour wheel to select colours
• Process involved in creating a multi-layered piece

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