Artist Workshop: Commercial glass as an artistic medium

Join the Cooling Brothers team for an industry-first workshop designed to inform, educate, and inspire new possibilities at the intersection of commercial glass, decorative technology and public art.

Held in partnership with Apparatus, this workshop will provide visual artists and designers with a deep dive into the aesthetic and functional possibilities decorative glass technology offers within commercial projects.

Enjoy a detailed learning program covering decorative outcomes for commercial glass, including techniques for controlling natural and artificial light, translating physical artwork to a digital workspace, and how to develop slip rating compliant artworks for non slip ceramic inks. Participants will also receive a behind-the-scenes look at our factory operations through an exclusive tour following the workflow of decorative glass in production.

This workshop is free to attend, with morning tea and lunch provided. If you’re an artist or designer seeking to integrate glass into your project or explore new creative horizons in public art, this is one not to be missed. 

Registration is essential to secure your seat. Please note due to workshop capacity places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. 

**Workshop Update** Dates are now available for the August workshops.

Workshop Content

- Introduction to commercial decorative glass technology: ImagInk, Digiglass, Vanceva

- Controlling solar heat and light with decorative treatments

- How to develop slip rating compliant artworks for non-slip ceramic inks

- Integrating designs into architectural designs

- Decorative glass configuration options and emerging global trends

- Transferring artwork designs into glass production

- Digital workflow process: Colour gamut, resolution, scale

- Factory Tour and live printing demonstration

- Artist Case Study: Rick Vermey - Belridge Secondary College

Workshop Dates

- August 28th

- August 29th

Guest Speakers

Caroline Di Costa, Creative Producer, Apparatus

Caroline works with artists, local authorities, governing bodies, architects, and contractors to make artist visions become a reality and in doing so aim to assist in the creation of meaningful outcomes. After many years in Architecture, Caroline found her passion for art and its importance in the public realm, applying her understanding of how thoughtful integrated artwork aids in positive architectural outcomes in both the landscape and built form. 

Caroline’s passion for public art extends to the value it not only brings to the built environment but also the opportunities it creates for communities, local artists, collaborators, and fabricators. For Caroline, this contribution goes beyond and is perhaps more important than the realised artwork itself.

Rick Vermey, Visual Artist

Rick Vermey is an accomplished visual artist, based in Fremantle, Western Australia. His is a wide-ranging visual art practice, incorporating print, photography, painting, sculpture and public artworks. Rick's primary field of endeavour is site specific commissioned artworks for the public realm. He frequently works in collaboration with architects and other professionals on artworks for integration within the fabric of buildings.

Rick's public art projects are often distinguished by innovative exploration of new materials, design technologies and manufacturing techniques. His artworks have received industry recognition locally and internationally, attracting various lighting, glazing, colour and architectural awards.

Workshop FAQs

Who should attend this workshop?
The workshop is tailored for visual artists and designers working within the fields of public art, placemaking, architecture and building design. Whether you are just starting out or experienced within your field, you will leave with new and exciting information for your next project. 

I’m a student, can I attend?
Absolutely! We are also developing a specific student version of the workshop, if you would like to register your interest to participate please email us: info@coolingbros.com.au

Is there a cost to attend?
No, the workshop is provided free of charge for art and design professionals.

Where is the workshop based?
The workshop will be held at Cooling Brothers Glass Company, 961 Abernethy Road High Wycombe. If you are using public transport, we are closely located to High Wycombe Train Station. Please let us know if you are arriving by train and we will arrange to collect you from the train station.

What time is the workshop?
The workshop will be held from approximately 9am to 1.30pm. Lunch and morning tea will be provided for all participants.

Who is Apparatus?
Apparatus are an arts management consultancy specialising in public art, interpretation, strategy + policy, art collections and space activation. Apparatus has facilitated the delivery of multiple public art projects utilising a range of decorative glass technology.

Who is Cooling Brothers?
Cooling Brothers Glass Company are Australia's foremost experts in the delivery of commercial glass for public art projects. Cooling Brothers have delivered decorative glass for numerous projects around Australia, and specialise in complex, highly technical glass configurations. The Cooling Brothers head office is located in Perth. 

Please note that their is no lift access on site, we apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.