This years High Desert Glass Retreat will be held at the "Bend Vintage Trailer Ranch" in Bend Oregon on June 25th, 26th and 27th. Everyone wishing to attend will need to
send an email to r.nichols@mail.com Full details and registration information will arrive via email from that address by March 14th.
This first year of the HDGR is designed to keep your pocket-book happy as well as your need to melt glass, hang out with your friends in a camp like atmosphere and learn new and (some not so new) exciting ways to make your glass sing. The theme for this years glass event is "Crashing In On The 70's"! There will be a 70's hippie costume contest with prizes for many winners!
Some of this years teachers and demonstrators are......
Roger Child (boro dragon pendants)
Kimberly Affleck (The many secrets of Kimberly Affleck focal beads)
Jenny Newtson (TAG glass and how to get those colors to pop)
Otter (soft glass Pendants)
Leslie Thiel (bronze clay lampworking tool)
Lori Bonebrake (chainmaille and viking knit)
Each participant will get to see each teacher demonstrate. NO one will miss out unless they choose to do something else. Directly after each demo/instruction... students will be on their own torch with the teacher in attendance to help them put into practice what they learned during the instruction.
And.... There is a more then good chance that we will have 2 GREAT surprise demo artists! We don't want to tell to much just yet.... It would spoil the fun! Let's just say you won't want to miss seeing who is going to be here! Someone you all know and love what they do!
Some of this years sponsors so far are.......
Thompson Enamel
Frantz Art Glass
Winship/Glasscraft
Trautman Art Glass
Fluid Connector Products Inc. of Bend Oregon
Weaver Industries
Camping is available if one has the ability to be "off the grid" so to speak. Each camper will provide their own power and shower facilities. We will have a good size shower tent available on a limited basis. There will be porta johnnies for camping and the event. Water will be available to fill your containers for your personal needs. A wash station will be set up for hand washing.
To reserve your camping spot you need to provide that information in the email with your paid event fee.
10 trailer dry camping spots available - no fee
10 tent dry camping spots available - no fee
Redmond Airport shuttle service - There will be a shuttle service provided to and from the Redmond airport if arriving by air... a small fee may apply.
Your individual reserved event spot will be guaranteed with your full registration fee of $280.00 including name, address, phone number, on line chat name if you have one (like from Lampwork Etc, Wetcanvas etc.....)
This years event fee covers demonstrations, torch time, contest, Friday nights 1970's hippie dippie costume party, day lunch on Saturday and materials needed for the event.... like propane, oxy, electric for classes.... plus much more. Classes have a limit sign up of 10 students each class and will need to be part of your registration information when the announcements are returned by the cut off date.
We are having 3 scholarships this year. Three lucky people will get their entire event fee of $280.00 back at HDGR camp when they arrive at camp. To qualify for the scholarship you will have needed to pay the tuition in full prior to the event cut off date.