Earlier this month, I shared a blog post about all the preparation that went into teaching an advanced fused glass reactions class. Now it’s time to talk about the class itself. This session was made up of three of my advanced students — Jim, Julie, and Cindy — who were […]
January is a busy work month for me, but I still wanted to make sure I offered a few opportunities to get creative in my fused glass studio. While my schedule is a bit tighter than usual, I do have four fused glass class options available — and I’m really […]
This month I welcomed a fun, energetic group into the studio — Kim and her daughter Kenzie, joined by friends Laurie and Tania. Since it was everyone’s first time taking one of my classes, we began by going over studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once that was […]
One of my classes this month was especially fun because it was a family group of four — Kelly, her husband Justin, their son Nate, and his girlfriend Amber. Since this was their first time working with fused glass, we began by going over the safety guidelines and liability forms. […]
This month I taught a class with four talented women. Vanessa and Alyssa had taken classes with me before, while Tiffany and Joyce were brand new to fused glass. Before we got started, everyone reviewed and signed the liability forms — glass is beautiful, but it can definitely cut you. […]
Normally, when I teach a class, they’re fairly straightforward projects — ornaments, vases, nightlights, dishes, and similar pieces — using basic supplies like vitrigraph, dots, and murrine. But after 18 years of fusing, my relationship with glass has naturally evolved. It may sound a little bold to say, but over […]
A few years ago, while at the Woodland Park Arts Festival, I met an absolutely amazing knife Knapper named Russell. His work stopped me in my tracks. Every part of his knives is handmade — the glass blade itself and the handle — and the craftsmanship is truly extraordinary. The […]
I’ve written several posts over the years about FestiviTea and the fused glass tea dishes I create and sell there, and I absolutely love this little shop. It’s welcoming, cozy, and full of charm — the kind of place that instantly makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. […]
Aspens are one of my favorite art pieces I make in fused glass. Living in Colorado, I’m surrounded by these lovely trees, and I never get tired of their movement, their quiet beauty, or the way they change with the seasons. I also love incorporating the animals we’re lucky to […]
December is always a busy month, and this year is no exception! I’m out of town the first weekend, but I still wanted to make sure there were plenty of opportunities to create something special before Christmas. Whether you’re making a gift, treating yourself, or planning a creative outing with […]
November has been an incredibly busy month for me. One of the unique perks of my job is the opportunity to travel, and this month I found myself hopping from Alaska to Hawaii—all within just three weeks! First up was Alaska, and if you’ve never visited this time of year, […]
✨ Why I Love Making Fused Glass Hearts! Fused glass hearts have always held a special place in my studio. I’ve written about them before, but every time I sit down to create a new batch, I’m reminded why I enjoy them so much. Hearts are universal—they symbolize love, connection, […]
I had a wonderful, fused glass class this month with four brand-new students, and they were such a great group! As always, we kicked things off with my little safety briefing and the all-important liability forms—because as shocking as it may sound, glass will cut you if given the chance. […]
One of the things I love most about fused glass is its incredible ability to transform—again and again. A few months ago, I shared a blog post about the vase in the first picture (and another piece that was a beautiful shade of blue, though I can’t seem to find […]
