Craig Mitchell Smith

Craig Mitchell Smith

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Concept, Scale & Public Sculpture: From Sketch to Installation

A course by

Ioana Cojocaru

Description

This course helps glass sculptors move beyond the studio scale into larger, public-oriented or museum-scale work. We will explore how to conceive large forms, engineer structural stability, plan installations, work with scale, environment, and audience, manage logistics, and coordinate fabrication, transport, and installation. Ideal for those wanting to see their work in public spaces.

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  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Total Enrolled
    1
  • Duration
    42 hours 22 minutes
  • Last Updated
    September 29, 2025

What I will learn?

  • How to take concepts from sketches to large-scale realizable projects
  • Structural engineering basics for sculpture (supports, load, durability)
  • Project management: budgeting, timelines, collaboration
  • Installation techniques and logistics
  • How to orient work to site, environment, and audience

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Ideation & Concept Development
• Research & inspiration • Sketching & maquettes (small scale models) • Aesthetic vision & thematic coherence

  • Research & inspiration
    00:08
  • Sketching & maquettes (small scale models)
    00:08
  • Aesthetic vision & thematic coherence
    00:08

Module 2: Engineering & Materials at Scale
• Structural supports: metals, armatures, reinforcements • Glass types suited for large scale • Weathering, durability, maintenance

Target Audience

  • Artists who wish to move into public art or large installations
  • Glass sculptors who want to scale up their practice
  • Studio owners or those working with teams or institutions
  • Designers & architects interested in integrating glass sculpture

Requirements

  • Prior experience in glass sculpture (foundational skills)
  • Ability to create models / maquettes (could be small scale)
  • Access or partnerships for large-scale materials and fabrication, or at least theoretical work if not physically building

Material Includes

  • Planning & design templates (maquette instructions, proposal documents)
  • Case studies of large works (including Craig Mitchell Smith’s works if possible)
  • Tools & guidelines for structural design and safety
  • Quizzes after Modules 1, 3, and 5
  • Video interviews with fabricators, engineers, installation teams
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