EVENTS
“Okeanos”, 2016, bamboo, steel, glass, waxed linen thread. 35″ x 82″ x 6″, Private Collection, Photo by Dan KvitkaHello, and thanks for visiting!
Below you will find listed bamboo or glass classes in my studio and other places, shows, lectures, and other events I am a part of. If you would like to know more about any of these events or register please follow the link provided or feel free to email my through my contact page if the class takes place in the Beaverton/Aloha studio.
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July 2018
Pre-College Glass Fusing, Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, July 16-20
There are so many ways in which glass can be used to create one of a kind pieces. In this class, we will learn about how to use sheet glass, frit (colored crushed glass) and colored glass strands, called stringer, to create several projects, including a small decorative hanging window, a utilitarian plate, and pendants. More information or to register
Find out more »Lecture on Japan trip, July 21st, 2018 at Ned’s Bash, The Annual Ned Jaquith Organization Fundraiser at Bamboo Garden Nursery
The annual "Ned’s Bash" will be held Saturday July 21, 2018! A potluck, workshops, an auction, and kids activities promise to be fun for the whole family. Optional overnight camping will go until dawn Sunday July 22. This family oriented event is held at Bamboo Garden, 18900 NW Collins Road, North Plains 97133. Charissa Brock, the featured speaker, will be talking about her trip to Japan to meet other bamboo artists and learn about the use of bamboo in Japan.…
Find out more »Bamboo fan making, Portland Bamboo Festival 11 am – 2 pm July 22nd
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Bamboo Society hosts a festival each year at the Steven’s Pavilion, Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221. Members bring plants, art, tools, books and handcrafts to sell. There will be a demonstration of dividing a root-bound potted bamboo. Artist Charissa Brock will be teaching an ongoing bamboo fan-making workshop (11 am – 2 pm) Donations accepted. Contact Dainsansome@gmail.com to become a vendor.
Find out more »August 2018
The light and the shadow, bamboo and glass vessels, August 10-14, 2018, Peters Valley School of Craft, PA
Bamboo is a wonderfully complex art material that can be used in a variety of ways to create form. It can be split into narrow strips, bent, crosscut, woven, sewn, and drilled. It can be used to make small scale objects or architectural structures. In this class we will explore using small bamboo and glass elements to create vessel forms that play with light and shadow. Students will learn how to cut, heat bend, drill, weave, and sew bamboo together.…
Find out more »September 2018
The bamboo basket , Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Maui
When traveling through Japan one sees bamboo baskets everywhere. The baskets are used to hold everyday objects, are incorporated into tea ceremony, and carried around as purses. In this class we will learn about bamboo as a plant and art material, see demonstrations of creating basket materials, look at bamboo baskets through a powerpoint lecture, and most importantly, make a bamboo basket which can be used as a purse or container to hold objects. Baskets will be made out of…
Find out more »“Bamboo” group show, Viewpoints Gallery, Maui September 16-October 14, 2018
A group of artists will show work using the theme of bamboo.
Find out more »October 2018
The Northwest Designer Craftsmen show, Washington State Convention Center
Works by members of the Northwest Designer Craftsman 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 7am to 10pm daily Level 2 Main Galleria Sunday October 7 - Everyone is invited to: Artists Opening Reception at 1:30 Curator Lloyd Herman’s presentation at 1:45 At 3:00 we will walk to Facere Gallery for a Reception 1420 5th Ave Everyone is welcome
Find out more »Portland Open Studio tour
Two weekends October 13-14 and October 20-21 Every year dozens of artists in the Portland area open their studios to the public to talk about, share, and sell their work. This year I will be too! Come by to see my bamboo and glass studio, hear about my process, and see what little and big goodies I have available. More information and a map can be found in Portland Monthly Magazine. More information can be found at https://portlandopenstudios.com/
Find out more »Portland Open Studios tour
This year I will be participating in Portland Open Studios. A preview show of all the artists participating kicks off the event. Come and say hi! The tour guide is in the October issue of the Portland Monthly Magazine. I will have lots of large sculptures to see as well as small goodies to purchase. https://portlandopenstudios.com/thetour/
Find out more »November 2018
Sitka Invitational
Sitka Invitational, November 3 – 4 2018 , Located in Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center Experience nature-inspired artwork in a variety of mediums and interpretations. Our 25th annual Art Invitational will showcase 350+ works of sculpture, ceramics, paintings, metalwork, glass, fiber arts, book arts and prints, by more than 130 Northwest artists. The event kicks off with a party with the artists on Friday evening. Sales are shared 50/50 which helps support the Northwest art community as well…
Find out more »Fused glass menorah
Glass fusing is an exciting art form that is continually expanding its boundaries in both techniques and sculptural forms. Materials such as frit, stringer, sheet glass, confetti and frit balls are used in these basic classes, where students will learn, first through demonstration then doing, about how these glass materials are transformed in a kiln to create delightful objects. A small talk about how glass is fired in a kiln will be given, but the instructor will fire your work…
Find out more »Make a Fused Glass Menorah
Glass fusing is an exciting art form that is continually expanding its boundaries in both techniques and sculptural forms. Materials such as frit, stringer, sheet glass, confetti and frit balls are used in these basic classes, where students will learn, first through demonstration then doing, about how these glass materials are transformed in a kiln to create delightful objects. A small talk about how glass is fired in a kiln will be given, but the instructor will fire your work…
Find out more »Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
Make up to four 2” x 2” Christmas ornaments or sun catchers to give away as gifts or keep for yourself. Come with your own ideas or be inspired by one of the teachers examples! Clear sheet glass will be used as a base. Projects will be tack fused, leaving interesting an interesting textural surface for light to bounce off of. Materials such as frit, stringer, sheet glass, confetti and frit balls are used in these basic classes, where students…
Find out more »December 2018
Create/make: Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
Do you want to make a handmade unique gift for your loved one? My studio is the perfect place for that! Make up to four 2” x 2” Christmas ornaments or sun catchers to give away as gifts or keep for yourself. Come with your own ideas or be inspired by one of the teachers examples! Clear sheet glass will be used as a base. Projects will be tack fused, leaving interesting an interesting textural surface for light to bounce…
Find out more »Studio classes
September 28-30, Bamboo craft TBA
October 4-5, Bamboo Craft TBA
November 3, 2018, 12-3 pm Fused glass menorah
November 9, 2018, 6-9 pm Fused glass menorah
November 30, 2018, 6-9 pm Fused glass Christmas ornaments
December 8, 2018, 12-3 pm Fused glass Christmas ornaments
To register please email me
Charissabrock@gmail.com
Private lessons
If you are interested in taking private lessons feel free to contact me. I would be happy to talk about what you want to learn, create a lesson plan, and schedule a class for us. Classes are $40 per hour with a minimum of three hours. Additional students can be added for a fee. I can teach school age children, teens and adults basketry, bamboo, and glass techniques. Classes can be tailored to Homeschool students.