Glass

For centuries, fire has brought people together, and since the 1960's Georgia Southwestern has continued to embrace the craftsmanship. Our concentration in glass blowing provides students with a skill in producing various pieces of glasswork and allows opportunities for coming together with the community with local partnerships. GSW also continues to remain the only public university in the state of Georgia with a glassblowing program.

Glass students are challenged to understand historical and contemporary art issues with emphasis placed on the development of personal expression, conceptual exploration, and craftsmanship. Instruction focuses on glassblowing, casting, fusing, and mixed media assemblage. Americus is home to the annual Hot Glass and Craft Beer Festival, and Georgia Southwestern is an annual sponsor. Glass students often participate in the live demonstrations of creating pieces from molten glass in front of attendees. Breweries and visitors travel from all over the state to enjoy the artistry in the creation of both blown glass and craft beer.