Artist in Residence - Brandon Price: Blown Studios
May 18 - 21, 2022Brandon Price is a glass artist and educator based in Savannah, GA. His newest venture, Blown Studios, is quickly becoming the premier source for glass art and instruction in the Southeast. An Ohio native, Brandon’s work is a culmination of his studies and performances in glass studios around the US, where he has worked within private institutions including Jacksonville University and the Toledo Museum of Art. Since moving to the Southeast, his unique and colorful work has expanded into sculpting the sea life that thrives in Atlantic coastal regions.
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2022 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 18
5:00 – 7:00 pm: Welcome Reception at Moreland Landing
Join Savannah glassblower Brandon Price of Blown Studios as we kick off his Artist in Residency with a welcome reception completely unlike anything we’ve done before. For the first time, Brandon will be moving a furnace and equipment from his studio in Savannah to Palmetto Bluff to create a one-of-a-kind piece and offer live demonstrations in the picturesque Moreland Landing setting. Barbeque and beverages will be provided, and local bluegrass band Green Levels will provide live music, all while Brandon crafts a special piece of installation art for Palmetto Bluff throughout the course of the evening.
Thursday, May 19
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Brandon’s Gallery Hours at FLOW Gallery + Workshop
2:00 – 5:00 pm: Glassblowing Workshop at the Farm
During this workshop series, Brandon Price from Blown Studios will introduce participants to the ancient art of glassblowing. The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to the equipment and tools involved in the glass-making process. Each guest will then have the opportunity to create their own unique piece of glass art, choosing from a curated menu designed specifically for this experience. After selecting their design, workshop attendees will choose from an assortment of colors to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Participants will bring their artwork to life in a one-on-one session with Brandon; learning to melt, sculpt and form molten glass for the first time. Attendees’ pieces will need to cool in an annealing oven overnight and will be available for pick up at FLOW Gallery + Workshop the following day. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Friday, May 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Brandon’s Gallery Hours at FLOW Gallery + Workshop
2:00 – 5:00 pm: Glassblowing Workshop at the Farm
During this workshop series, Brandon Price from Blown Studios will introduce participants to the ancient art of glassblowing. The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to the equipment and tools involved in the glass-making process. Each guest will then have the opportunity to create their own unique piece of glass art, choosing from a curated menu designed specifically for this experience. After selecting their design, workshop attendees will choose from an assortment of colors to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Participants will bring their artwork to life in a one-on-one session with Brandon; learning to melt, sculpt and form molten glass for the first time. Attendees’ pieces will need to cool in an annealing oven overnight and will be available for pick up at FLOW Gallery + Workshop the following day. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Saturday, May 21
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Glassblowing Workshop at the Farm
During this workshop series, Brandon Price from Blown Studios will introduce participants to the ancient art of glassblowing. The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to the equipment and tools involved in the glass-making process. Each guest will then have the opportunity to create their own unique piece of glass art, choosing from a curated menu designed specifically for this experience. After selecting their design, workshop attendees will choose from an assortment of colors to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Participants will bring their artwork to life in a one-on-one session with Brandon; learning to melt, sculpt and form molten glass for the first time. Attendees’ pieces will need to cool in an annealing oven overnight and will be available for pick up at FLOW Gallery + Workshop the following day. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
