September is shaping up to be an exciting month in my studio! I’m thrilled to be offering 6 different fused glass classes, each designed to spark creativity, inspire learning, and help students craft their own beautiful glass art. Whether you’re brand new to fused glass or a returning student eager […]
I often write about my pocket hearts and crosses, but another casted fused glass piece I truly love making is my fused glass bears. These bears are a bit larger than my hearts, and they hold such a special place in my heart. For me, each one symbolizes strength, resilience, […]
One of the things I adore most about fused glass is its incredible versatility. Whether you’re creating jewelry, home décor, or functional art, there’s always something new to explore and fall in love with. In this post, I’m sharing just a few fun examples of how I’ve used fused glass […]
I absolutely love creating fused glass pocket hearts—each one is a tiny symbol of love, hope, and kindness. Over the years, I’ve written numerous blog posts about the hearts I’ve created, gifted, and donated. Recently, I decided to donate a large batch of hearts to a truly deserving group of […]
I absolutely love creating fused glass jewelry, and one of my favorite enhancements is incorporating silver into my designs. It adds elegance, brilliance, and a beautiful transformation when paired with Alchemy Glass—specifically, Silver to Bronze reactive sheet glass. When layered with silver and clear glass, the alchemy magic begins: the […]
This month kept me busy with three TDY (business) trips—two to Virginia and one to Maryland. When able I try to find a little time for fun and inspiration during these trips, and on one of them, I stumbled across a wonderful local fused glass shop “Happy Hour Glass Works“. […]
Back in June, I shared a blog post all about my fascination with glow glass—glass that stores light and glows in the dark, adding a magical touch to any fused glass piece. I featured some of my favorite fused glass creations in that post, and today I’m excited to expand […]
Last year, I was in Korea during the Woodland Park Mountain Arts Festival and sadly had to miss it—but not this year! I was so thrilled to be back for the 40th anniversary of this wonderful event, and I’m so glad I made it. The festival is held in Memorial […]
My regular classes can hold up to five students, and this session was a full house with all five spots filled. Three of the students were good friends who came together, and the other two were a husband-and-wife team. It made for a lively, creative, and fun atmosphere! As always, […]
This next fused glass class was such a joy! My students were Christina and Jennifer, two wonderful friends who are part of a mom’s group for special kids. These women are truly inspiring, and it was an honor to share creative time with them. As always, I set out a […]
A few months ago, we were having dinner at a friend’s house when they offered Dan some whiskey. I overheard him say, “Karen won’t want whiskey,” and I couldn’t help but laugh—“What? I want a shot!” Back in the day during our TDYs, Jerome and I had our fair share […]
An old friend of mine, Denise, came to town recently, and she and her sister Teresa decided to take a fused glass class with me. It was such a treat to spend creative time together! As always, I had free gifts out for my students to choose from, including pocket […]
Years ago, I took a class all about creating fused glass pattern bars. Recently, while cleaning and organizing my studio, I came across several of the pattern bars I had made a while back. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to give them new life! I decided to transform them into […]
Brenda and Kayla, two of my amazing longtime customers, joined me for a fused glass class this month. I always enjoy creating with them—they bring so much joy and creativity to the studio! As always, I gave out a little thank-you gift to each of them. This month I added […]
