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Fused Glass Classes in June – Spark Your Creativity!

Fused Glass Classes in June – Spark Your Creativity!

June is shaping up to be an exciting month in my studio—I’m thrilled to be offering 6 fused glass classes! Whether you’re brand new to glass art or a returning student eager to explore new techniques, these classes are a fantastic opportunity to get creative, have fun, and leave with […]

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Accessories, Fused Glass

Stars, Stripes & Spirit: Honoring Memorial Day Through Glass

Stars, Stripes & Spirit: Honoring Memorial Day Through Glass

Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As a proud veteran and glass artist, I hold this day with solemn reverence in my heart. My patriotic fused glass pieces are more than decorative […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor, Westcliffe

Helping Mission: Wolf, One Fused Glass Piece at a Time

Helping Mission: Wolf, One Fused Glass Piece at a Time

I’ve shared several posts about donating my fused glass pieces to a truly special organization in Westcliffe called Mission: Wolf. They’re dedicated to rescuing and caring for wolves and wolf-dogs, and it’s an honor to support their mission in any way I can. Here are some of the fused glass […]

by × May 21, 2025 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Jewelry

Forever Paws: Honoring Pets in Glass

Forever Paws: Honoring Pets in Glass

Back in February, I shared a post about a special project I created for my dear friend Marilyn, who had recently lost her beloved dog, Aspen. She asked if I could make fused glass paw prints incorporating Aspen’s ashes—a heartfelt way to keep his memory close. I was honored to […]

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Accessories, Fused Glass

From One Veteran to Another: Heartfelt Glass Creations

From One Veteran to Another: Heartfelt Glass Creations

As many of you know, I absolutely love making fused glass hearts—almost as much as I love giving them as gifts. There’s just something special about sharing a little piece of handmade art that comes straight from the heart (pun intended!). When I retired from my position at the MDA, […]

by × May 19, 2025 × 0 comments

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Aventurine Skies & Golden Roots: A Fused Glass Journey

Aventurine Skies & Golden Roots: A Fused Glass Journey

While I’ve already shared the fun we had in my private classes with Amber and Sandi this month, the very first private class I hosted was actually with Cindy—one of my returning students who’s taken several fused glass classes with this year. Normally, I teach using 96 COE (Coefficient of […]

by × May 17, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

From Votives to Spoon Rests: A Private Class Full of Heart

From Votives to Spoon Rests: A Private Class Full of Heart

This month has been packed with creative energy—and one of the highlights was a private class hosted by the lovely Sandi, who brought her fabulous friends Tonda, Tony, and Natalie for an afternoon of fused glass fun! There’s just something magical about friends getting together, laughing, and trying something totally […]

by × May 16, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

Whimsy, Color, and Creativity: A Joyful Private Fused Glass Experience

Whimsy, Color, and Creativity: A Joyful Private Fused Glass Experience

This month, I hosted another fun and fabulous private fused glass class. Amber discovered me through Google (which always makes me smile!) and brought along her mom Amy, her friend Sam, and Sam’s daughter, Penny, for a few joyful hours of glass fusing magic. As a thank-you, I love surprising […]

by × May 15, 2025 × 0 comments

Art, Fused Glass, Home Decor

Sips of Joy: Handcrafted Fused Glass Dishes & Stirrers for FestiviTea

Sips of Joy: Handcrafted Fused Glass Dishes & Stirrers for FestiviTea

I’ve shared several posts in the past about FestiviTea and the custom fused glass pieces I create for their lovely shop. These newest tea bag holders and stirrers are especially close to my heart because I screen printed each one by hand—layering delicate designs onto the glass before firing. It’s […]

by × May 11, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

Two Classes, Endless Creativity: Flowers, Dragonflies, and More!

Two Classes, Endless Creativity: Flowers, Dragonflies, and More!

For this post, I’m combining two classes into one, simply because I didn’t have enough photos from each individual class, too busy teaching. The first class included Brenda and Cindy — their liability forms and free gifts are shown in the top row of photos. Since Brenda doesn’t wear jewelry, […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

A Day of Art and Friendship: Private Fused Glass Class

A Day of Art and Friendship: Private Fused Glass Class

In addition to my regularly scheduled open classes, where individuals or pairs can sign up, I also offer private fused glass classes for groups — usually up to five people. What this means is that you and two to four of your friends can schedule a special private session at […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

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Creating Memories in Glass: My First Parent and Child Fused Glass Class

Creating Memories in Glass: My First Parent and Child Fused Glass Class

Yes, another amazing and fun fused glass class — but this one was extra special! I had been asked to teach a parent and child class, something I had been a little nervous about for quite some time.Because glass can cut, I’ve always been very cautious about teaching children. Safety […]

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A Class including Crosses to Sculptures: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass Art

A Class including Crosses to Sculptures: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass Art

This special fused glass class took place at the end of March and is one of my favorite formats — a “choose your project” class, where students get to pick the project that speaks to them most! As always, I had my liability forms ready at sign-in. (After all, it’s […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

Art, Class, Fused Glass

From Vision to Bloom: Cindy’s Beautiful Fused Glass Flower!

From Vision to Bloom: Cindy’s Beautiful Fused Glass Flower!

One of my wonderful students, Cindy, who has taken a few classes with me before, came to me with a big idea — she wanted to create a large, fused glass flower! This was a major project — not just because of its size, but also because of the many […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments