December 2024 Newsletter and January Classes

I hope everyone

had a fabulous Christmas & Hanukkah

have an even better New Year!!

January Fused Glass Classes

On 18 January 0900, I'm holding a Couples Valentine Heart class, above are just some options of things you can make. It's only 2 couples (4 people). This can be husband and wife, parent and adult child, or siblings, etc.).

Cost depends on what you make with price starting at $35 I'll have other samples as well.

If you'd like to take this class please email me at elegantfusedglass@gmail.com

Please reserve your spot ASAP it will fill up quickly. *Each student also receives a free gift.

On 18 January at 1400, I will host a Fused Glass class (options include plant stakes, flower vases, night lights, votives, etc.) or if you'd like to make something else please let me know. If you'd like to take this class please email me at elegantfusedglass@gmail.com

Cost depends on what you make with price starting at $35 I'll have other samples as well.

NOTE: There is a 3 person minimum for each class (max of 5).

*Each student also receives a free gift.

I'm teaching a large fused glass vase class in January, I already have 2 students and there is only 1 spot left. You will make a large fused glass handkerchief vase using various techniques and a small one one for a votive. The weekend date in January will be coordinated with the 3 students.

If you'd like to take this class please email me at elegantfusedglass@gmail.com

*Each student also receives a free gift.

Did you know when you take a Fused Glass Class with me...

Did you know when you take a Fused Glass Class with me there are several benefits in addition to taking a class with someone (me - lol) who has been creating fused glass for over 16 years. I've taken classes from world renown artists and know over 100 techniques; I create everything from jewelry to home decor to artwork to …Read more.

Fused Glass December Class

This month I gave a Fused Glass Ornament Class with 3 of my favorite students. As always I have my liability forms out as well as free gifts for the students. Earlier this month I had a home show with several free gifts so I left them out for Julie, Jeremy, and Anna to chose from. As as always I …Read more.

December Private Dishes, Earrings, & Dichroic Fused Glass Class

I held a private fused glass class for a wonderful group of ladies. It was quite a variety of techniques and projects. I had the liability forms out as always and because I just completed my Fused Glass home show the ladies had a lot of free fused glass options to choose from (each person got to choose 1 free …Read more.

Recycled Bottle Vases with Fused Glass Decals

I make a lot of fused glass stirrers, letter openers, plant stakes, etc and one of the best ways to display them are in the little vases I make. They are actually made out of a bottle. I use the top half for mushroom lights and the bottom make perfect vases. Here are my clear recycled bottle vases. I love …

Fused Glass Czech Crystal Glass Nail Files

I just received a new shipment of glass nail files from the Czech Republic. They are durable, fuctional and vibrant. Additionally, they are much better and don't wear down like the ones made in China. I have them in two sizes and 5 colors. I love how even more beautiful they look with my handmade fused glass is added to …Read more.

2 Custom Production Fused Glass Dishes in 1 month

I love making custom fused glass commercial dishes for hotels and restaurants. Last month I had two custom production orders. The first one was for a hotel in California, I made them 25 fused glass soap dishes, this is a beautiful sea green. I didn't take a picture of them being fused, but here they are slumping and finished. As …Read more.

December Fused Glass Home Show

I had a Fused Glass Home Show this month. I really enjoyed having my home shows. I like showing my visitors how I make my glass and where I make it. I have more fused glass artwork available when I do home shows. Here are pictures of my fused glass for sale in my family room. This next group of …Read more.

Did you know ...

This section is used to answer any questions you may have or to pass on tidbits of information that add value and enhance knowledge regarding fused glass, metals, or jewelry in general. Let me know if you have anything you'd like me to discuss. This "Did You Know" is about a personal matter.

As I mentioned in the November newsletter I spent some time in Korea again for work. I so love the little area around the base. The food is great the people are friendly and I never get tired of walking around this fun area.

The area was ready for Christmas. I love Air Force bases because I love the monuments and I love the sound of our aircraft flying over.

One of my favorite things to buy in Korea are blankets and pillowcases because you can have them custom made. This time I had couch blankets with Pikes Peak and of course our Sangre's. I even had pillowcases made. LOVE them!

Here are some pictures from the hotel. Their breakfast is always fabulous. They were all decked out for Christmas.

I retired from the Air Force in 2008 and started working on Schriever in 2009. So, I've worked on Schriever (various jobs) for 16 years.

That changes in January 2025. I have a new job on Peterson Space Force Base. I'm looking forward to this new chapter in my life. This new position means December was my last trip to Korea. Kind of bittersweet, it was an important mission and some amazing people working hard to protect our nation.

Because I had such close relationships with so many of my coworkers, I made over 20 fused glass hearts (here are just a couple I made for them) and wrote handwritten notes to each of them. I will miss you guys and Heather.

Such talented people.

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