While I was in Washington I went to Seattle and I finally had the chance to visit Chihuly Garden and Glass, located right next to the iconic Space Needle. As a glass artist, this was something I had been looking forward to for a long time. Dale Chihuly’s blown glass […]
While I was visiting Tacoma this month, I had the opportunity to spend some time at Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio, and I’m so glad I did. I always enjoy visiting glass studios when I travel, and this one immediately caught my attention. The building itself is hard to […]
At the end of last month, I had a wonderful class with two new students, Julie and Christa, along with a returning student, Glenda. We began the class the way I always do — by reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once the paperwork was taken care […]
I ran out of time in February to highlight some of the molds I used throughout the month, so I thought I’d circle back and start with the one that inspired several of the pieces I created. This mold first appeared in my January projects, and it quickly became one […]
I’ve blogged many times about my fused glass votives — also known as handkerchief vases — and for good reason. I truly love making them. Over the years, I’ve created a wide variety of styles, colors, and designs, and each one feels a little different from the last. From soft […]
I absolutely love hosting private fused glass classes with returning students. They already know what to expect, they understand the basics, and we can dive right into creating without hesitation. There’s a comfort and ease in those classes that feels so natural. This was one of those days. Kim has […]
I had fabulous class this month with Kendra, Nicki, and Erin— all new to fused glass. I always love welcoming beginners into the studio. There’s something special about that first experience. As always, we began by reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once the paperwork was handled, […]
This month I had such a wonderful class with two new students, Ashley and Anita, along with a returning student, Glenda. I always love that mix — fresh excitement combined with growing confidence. We began the day the responsible way: reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once […]
I’ve shared a few posts about my Advanced Reactions class before, but this one had its own special kind of chaos — the good kind. I set things up a little differently than usual. Right when they walked in, the liability forms and the table was covered in molds. Not […]
Even though this class was in January I wanted to ensure I showed off the great projects my students made. Laurie and Tania returned for another creative afternoon, and longtime customer Teresa joined us for her very first class in the studio. Since it was Teresa’s first time taking a […]
I have the following classes available in February. In the photos you’ll see show only a small sampling — there are truly a myriad of possibilities, including pieces perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, and more. Every class allows plenty of flexibility so you can personalize your project and […]
In December, I taught an advanced reactions fused glass class, and in preparation I created a whole collection of sample pieces. I promised my students that I would not only show them how to make reaction-rich glass blanks but also show them examples of how those pieces could be transformed […]
I love glass — all glass. And if you’re a glass artist, you know exactly what that means… sometimes beautiful sheets of glass follow me home even when they aren’t labeled for fusing. I do my best to keep my fusible glass organized by COE, but once in a while […]
I absolutely love making fused glass Christmas ornaments. There’s just something magical about turning a little piece of glass into a tiny holiday treasure. These are a few ornaments I made and finished just after Christmas last year — and I’m only now getting around to sharing them. (Better late […]
