As you know, I love just about anything made from glass, and I’m always fascinated by the different ways artists work with it. One technique that really caught my attention is flintknapping, an ancient art that dates back thousands of years. Knapping is the process of carefully chipping away small […]
I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to work with fused glass, and this unique mold caught my attention! Unlike traditional molds used to slump glass into different shapes, this one has beautiful flowing grooves that are actually part of the design process. The idea is to fill those […]
While I was visiting Tacoma last month, I had the opportunity to spend some time at Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio, and before I even got to my glassblowing class, I had to explore the store! For someone who loves glass as much as I do, this place is […]
This class was all about advanced creativity with Jim, Julie, and Cindy, three experienced students who have taken numerous fused glass classes with me. Even though they know their way around my studio—and probably know where half my supplies are by now! 😂—we still start every class by completing the […]
I love finding new ways to turn ordinary glass into something beautiful, and these little vases started their lives as wine and whiskey bottles! Instead of tossing the empty bottles into the recycling bin, I cut them in half and transform the bottoms into one-of-a-kind glass vases. After carefully preparing […]
While I was visiting Tacoma last month, I went back to the Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio. I had been there for my resin class, but there was so much beautiful glass to see that I wanted to spend some time simply wandering through the gallery. And when I […]
While I was visiting Tacoma last month, I stayed at Hotel Murano, and for a glass lover like me, it was the perfect place to stay! The hotel celebrates Tacoma’s incredible connection to glass art, and you start seeing it before you even get through the front door. I was […]
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to teach a Cows & Cuddles fused glass class at Double M Farm. What a fun combination—adorable cows, a beautiful farm setting, and, of course, fused glass! Here are a few of the sample suncatchers I created for the class. I wanted to […]
Summer may be winding down, but I’m not quite ready to give up the sunshine! I love making suncatchers because they’re meant to do exactly what their name says—catch the light and add a little color and happiness to a window. For this one, I went bright and cheerful, layering […]
Sometimes I don’t need a complicated plan—I just start making little pieces of glass and see where they take me! For these first three pieces, I started with handmade glass flowers and then used glass paint to add stems and other details. I added leaves, little bits of green glass […]
I had some handmade copper glass in my studio that I had created using glass and copper sparkle paint, and I decided it was finally time to put it back into use! Previously, I turned the glass into these fused glass nightlights, using a couple of different techniques for the […]
I have the following classes available in September. In the photos you’ll see show only a small sampling — there are truly a myriad of possibilities, including pieces perfect for Christmas, Birthdays, and more. Every class allows plenty of flexibility so you can personalize your project and make something uniquely […]
I always love welcoming students into my fused glass studio, especially when I have a mix of returning students and someone new. Before we start creating, everyone completes the required liability forms—not the most exciting part of fused glass class, but we have to get the paperwork out of the […]
Another Woodland Park Mountain Arts Festival is in the books! I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth over the weekend. I loved seeing familiar faces, meeting new people, visiting with former students, and talking with so many people who enjoy handmade art. […]
